Rachel's Slim & Sassy Story: Losing Weight Naturally

It hasn’t been easy—there have been bumps along the way—but the combination of a clean diet, exercise, and using doTERRA products has set me up for success, and I don’t plan on turning back. And of course, overcoming any challenge takes the support of those around you and the persistence to see your goals to the end. I am amazed at some of the things I have pushed my body to do. I have counted down to the end date of this competition, but the strides I have made will not stop just because this challenge is over.

I have a new appreciation of what my body is capable of and a new confidence to take myself there. Through the course of this challenge, I have managed to prep and list my home for sale, which was something that we wanted to do for some time. We found our dream farm and we are in the initial stages of purchasing. The newfound stability and outlook have been extremely beneficial in maneuvering these stressful tasks. In the past, I was an emotional eater. I would juggle back and forth between a sweet and salty snack all day in an attempt to make myself happy— resulting in a jolt of energy and a lazy crash. Now, I prepare foods that taste great, satisfy my hunger, and give my body the fuel it needs. I rarely have cravings for anything between meals.

Trying new recipes and bringing “healthy” foods to social gatherings is fun. They occasionally get a lot of hype, and I might get a hard time for bringing a fancy salad to a barbecue, but the dish is always empty when I bring it home. My complexion, concentration, and life’s purpose are clearer now.

Sleep is no longer an issue and when it’s time for bed I am out with the lights. My back no longer troubles me, which I never did pinpoint as a problem originally. I believe the extra weight I was carrying contributed to poor posture causing a dull constant pressure that I only realized once it was removed. I have a new balance. The physical changes in my body are more noticeable to others, but it is the mental changes that I see in myself that I never want to lose again.

Having the right attitude and outlook on life and surrounding myself with others who do the same is key. I know I can depend on myself from now on and that the healthy decisions I make daily mold what I look like on the outside and how I feel on the inside. I love the new me and am proud of what I have accomplished in this short time. It is so worth the time and effort. My body has rewarded me, and I feel so blessed that doTERRA provided me this opportunity!