Losing weight can be challenging, particularly when there are so many elements that can interfere and/or slow down your progress. There are many factors that come into play when you start your weight loss journey and so you can do ‘all the right things’ but still have slow results.
The main factors that could be sabotaging your progress are:
- Hunger habits – sugar cravings, emotional eating, hunger pangs
- Motivation – lack of energy, lack of focus, lack of determination
- Stress – increased cortisol, insulin resistance, stress eating
- Sleep – lack of sleep causes reduced metabolism, slow fat burning
Essential oils can assist in all of these areas. They can suppress your appetite, increase your motivation and have a positive effect on your physical health. They can speed up your metabolism, aid in digestion, and boost your energy levels. Fast metabolism and healthy digestive system will allow your body to work more effectively, which will result in more fat burning calories each day with no extra effort!
Reducing your stress levels can have a HUGE impact on the speed of your weight loss and to your dedication to sticking with your weight loss goals. Here are some stress-busting essential oil mixes that will help you with your weight loss journey.
5 Stress Busting Essential Oil Mixes to Speed up your Weight Loss
COOL, CALM & COLLECTED
- 3 drops of Wild Orange
- 2 drops of Frankincense
- 2 drops of Cedarwood
- 1 drop of Rosemary
Add to a 2oz roller with a carrier oil. Roll this across your top lip and the nape of your neck. If using for Diffuser, combine all essential oils without the carrier oil.
SUPER CHILLED OUT
- 5 drops of Bergamot
- 2 drops of Patchouli
- 2 drops of doTERRA Breathe
Add to a 2oz roller with a carrier oil. Roll this across your top lip and the nape of your neck. If using for Diffuser, combine all essential oils without the carrier oil.
MELLOW MONK (ZENNED OUT)
- 3 drops of Bergamot
- 2 drops of Wild Orange
- 2 drops of Frankincense
- 2 drops of Vetiver
Add to a 2oz roller with a carrier oil. Roll this across your top lip and the nape of your neck. If using for Diffuser, combine all essential oils without the carrier oil.
INNER PEACE
- 3 drops of Lavender
- 2 drops of Frankincense
- 2 drops of Vetiver
Add to a 2oz roller with a carrier oil. Roll this across your top lip and the nape of your neck. If using for Diffuser, combine all essential oils without the carrier oil.
INTENSE STRESS BUSTER
- 2 drops of Roman Chamomile
- 2 drops of Frankincense
- 2 drops of Vetiver
- 1 drop of Lavender
- 1 drop of Bergamot
Add to a 2oz roller with a carrier oil. Roll this across your top lip and the nape of your neck. If using for Diffuser, combine all essential oils without the carrier oil.
Bedtime Tea For Stress and Anxiety Relief – with Valerian Root Extract, Chamomile, and Lemon Balm
WARNING – Never use undiluted essential oils on your skin.
Many of the oils are potent and can be harmful to your skin if used without a carrier oil. The carrier oil dilutes the essential oil enough so you can use it topically. There are many types of carrier oils you can use:
- Coconut Oil
- Almond Oil
- Olive Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Argan Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Arnica Oil
- Rosehip Oil
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT:
Now that you have your stress under control, its time to look at the other factors that could affect your weight loss success. There are three other KEY areas that need to be considered.
- Controlling Appetite – banishing sugar cravings, stress eating, reducing appetite.
- Motivation – to exercise and stay focused on your goals
- Getting enough sleep – Lack of sleep has a significant impact on weight loss (it slows it down).
To assist you further with your weight loss journey, and maximize your results, here is some additional information to assist you in these areas:
