Slim and Sassy: The Way You Were Meant to Be

Irene Hauver, Owner of Sage Health and Empowerment

From the tabloids in the supermarkets to New York Times Best Seller lists, theories and remedies have been thrown around with reckless abandonment. But if history is any indicator of the future, there is no one perfect, universal fix for cellulite. The angst and frustration caused by an obsession with body image has driven people to polarize their feelings about weight loss. Either people succumb to hopelessness and fight to validate their size or they obsessively live their lives seeking an imagined perfect body. Perception is reality, and current perceptions are incredibly varied and inconsistent. How can any one person fight through these competing ideals to find a reality worth living?

Honestly, I don’t have the answer to that question. I suspect that the answer lies somewhere in the intrinsic motivations instead of external forces. Waiting for the validation of others to bring happiness is along the same lines as expecting warmth from a fire we refuse to light. It will not happen. Happiness is our own responsibility. So seize opportunity when it is offered! While every remedy may not work, some will. Some will offer not only desired results, but also a chance to find a new joy. Forget an unreasonable image of what you think you should be, and find your best self!

First, define what you want. Visualize an image yourself at your best and happiest. If you cannot visualize yourself at your ideal image, you are undermining your own efforts. Spend some pleasant moments every day visualizing yourself at your ideal image, perhaps in a favorite outfit, or doing something new or fun. An effective time to visualize your new self is during exercise. Do not stress over it–just hold the image for 3-5 minutes and then let it go.

Finally, find a method that works for you, not just with results, but also with enjoyment. Make sure its safe, healthy, and fun! To that end, I would like to introduce an essential oils class designed specifically for weight loss and healthy body image. It’s called Slim and Sassy! Doterra Essential Oils has introduced an essential oil blend that combines the powers of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon oils. The weight loss powers of these oils individually is well noted. Grapefruit Oil removes excess water from the body helping to fight cellulite. Lemon oil improves the function of the digestive system avoiding build up of toxins. Peppermint oil has long been known to aid in stomach ailments and fight indigestion. Ginger oil is equally ancient as a medicine to improve digestion. Cinnamon oil helps control blood sugar. Now with this new blend, all the benefits of these oils are available together. This is not a magic potion; it is simply a combination of powerful, healthy weight loss aids. The real power in finding your ideal body image lies entirely with you. If you are interested in a safe, healthy, natural method, please join us for a Slim and Sassy class! (See ad in today’s paper)