OAWM 60 Day Challenge
- Jenna G
- Apr 13, 2016
- 5 min read
I've come to the point in my fluffiness where I'm basically 100% over being fluffy. LOL
Aaaand tired, and achy, and unmotivated, and inactive, and moody, and sleepless.
I'm over using oils and supplements just to GET THROUGH my days. I want to use them to fullest. I want to elevate and experience the kind of whole body health I haven't had in the better part of the last decade. This will obviously take some adjustments on my part. There's no quick fix.... No miracle pill.... No crash diet.... that will provide what I'm looking for. I'm in need of a big shift in my habits. So for the next 8 weeks I'm committing myself to making small adjustments that will form healthier habits that I can keep building on. What I'm doing, anyone can do. So if you want to join me for the ride, I'm happy to help you order the products I'm incorporating into my gameplan, and keep in touch while you go on your own fitness journey. This challenge is truly about forming new long term habits and the base is incorporating Grapefruit essential oil and 30 minutes of activity a day into my daily routine. I'm going to be posting updates as well as my favorite Youtube free work outs and yoga instructors, etc. Beyond the oil and the exercise, the other things I'll be doing and using are all things I feel will get me to where I want to be with my health. YOU are in charge of your health and can choose what's right for your goals, you don't have to do what I do. Ultimately I only hope to be encouragement to get up and make some moves!
Before I get into my gameplan, recipes, and research, I want to be sure we're on the same page. I'm using Young Living products, specifically Young Living Grapefruit essential oil. I use Young Living products because I have thoroughly researched oil company options and have chosen them because of their unmatched level of purity among a big list of other reasons I'll get into in another post. If you're going to join this challenge with me, please don't go buy Grapefruit oil from the store or Amazon and use that internally. That could be very harmful and also does not provide the same components and effects. In a post later this week I'll be talking about what makes these so vastly different, and why Young Living oils can be taken internally while others cannot. Young Living's Grapefruit oil is only $16.75 when you're a Member, so there's no reason to buy junk when you can get the good stuff at such a great price.
Here are my main supplies:
Young Living Products:
Ningxia Red (2oz per day)
Ningxia Nitro (1 packet as needed)
Grapefruit Essential Oil (3 drops, 2 times per day)
Vegetable Capsules (1-2 per day to take the oil)
Other:
Jojoba Oil -Pure, Organic
Coconut Oil -Pure, Organic, Cold Pressed
Yoga Mat
Measuring Tape
Scale
The Gameplan:
AM
* Ningxia Red 2oz with 3-4 drops of Grapefruit oil (optional: Add in moderation, other oils like Copaiba, Peppermint, Lemon, Citrus Fresh, Frankincense, etc)
* As needed, Ningxia Nitro
* Protein Shake
* At least 30 minutes of physical activity
PM
* Veggie Capsule with 3-4 drops of Grapefruit oil (optional: Add in moderation other oils like Copaiba, Digize, Frankincense, Peppermint, etc.)
MY GOALS
Have More Energy
Spend More Time Outdoors
Feel Good In My Clothes
Increase Strength & Flexibility
I will inevitably lose weight and inches during this challenge and I am REALLY excited for that part. But I don't have a weight or size in mind. My philosophy has shifted a bit about that from even a year ago. I don't want Kim's booty, or Pink's abs, or a Victoria Secret body. I want to feel good and be fit. That's my goal. What are yours?!
If you're going to join me on this challenge, when you post about it use the hashtag
The Research& the why
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Why Grapefruit?
Grapefruit essential oil has been used for generations as a natural option for all things weight management and digestive system support. It's also a high impact oil for emotions.
We can thank d-limonene for all of the incredible health benefits we get in Grapefruit essential oil. What in the world is limonene? It's the primary constituent in Grapefruit essential oil making up between 88 and 95% of the oil. limonene provides health benefits like curbing sugar cravings, suppressing appetite, fighting cellulite, firing up a sluggish metabolism, stimulating the gallbladder and liver, increasing bloodflow to digestive organs, increasing overall circulation, providing adrenal support (reducing brain fog, sluggishness, etc), reducing bloating and other digestive discomforts, and so much more. This makes it my #1 choice for my gameplan. You can read more about Grapefruit Oil here in this article from Dr. Axe. or here, for awesome info from Dr. Mercola. You can read more on limonene Here. I highly recommend skimming through that last link. There's some incredible info there we ALL need to know. Last, merely the scent of Grapefruit oil is also known to improve feelings of emotional distress, the blues, brain fog, sluggishness and even positively effect blood pressure. My notes in preparation for this blog went on for 2 pages of all the amazing things this oil, thanks to limonene, can do. It's an incredible oil!
Why Ningxia Red & Ningxia Nitro?
Ningxia Red is Young Living's wildly delicious, powerhouse wellness drink. Its ingredients can be found HERE. NingXia Red benefits include support for energy levels, healthy cellular function, as well as whole-body and eye health. A daily shot helps support overall wellness with powerful antioxidants. It's base is Wolfberries which have the highest antioxidant levels, even higher than acai & blueberries! Antioxidants are important because they fight off free radicals that cause inflammation, which is where disease originates from! You need only 1-2 oz per day and in that serving size you’re getting the nutrients you need for the day, a boost of energy and stamina, immunity support, muscle support, cholesterol & blood pressure support, blood sugar regulation, memory support, immune system support, and mood & emotional support! Most Young Living Members report quitting coffee and energy drinks after finding Ninxgia Red. An added bonus there, each serving (a 1 oz. shot) comes out to $1.07! For those of us coffee drinkers, we know our per serving cost is more like $3-7 so when we finally drop the daily coffee habit, and move on to this as our morning go to, we’ll be saving so much money and actually boosting our health. I lovvvve coffee, but coffee can’t do that! :)
Ningxia Nitro is an awesome follow up to Ningxia Red. It's a boost of energy, "a pick me up" in a little squeezy tube. Find the ingredients HERE. I like Nitro before I teach a class or before a work session that I need to be really focused for, or if I didn't get enough sleep. Dennis lovess it as a natural pre-work out boost. It's what you'll want to think about making a switch to if you drink Monster, RockStar, Red Bull, 5 Hr Energy, etc. This will not cause jitters, or a crash. It delivers the right amount of energy, clears the brain fog, keeps you moving and feeling good. I LOVE Nitro so much!
So friends, there's my gameplan, my research, and my whys! Over the next 8 weeks I'll be sharing some awesome DIY's, especially some with Young Living's Grapefruit Essential Oil. diys' include a Happy Leg Cream, Hair Treatment, Happy Spray, health support blends, and lots more. Join my mailing list to be notified when blogs are posted and receive special offers for my followers only.
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