Rachel ’ s Story
2016 SLIM & SASSY COMPETITION GRAND PRIZE WINNER
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LOST 37 LBS
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After experiencing continuous stress and a lack of motivation , Rachel Cody decided that it was time to alter her lifestyle so she could live a much longer and healthier life . In 2010 , she made a decision to quit smoking , and as a result , along with a few other contributing factors , she ended up putting on a few unwanted pounds . “ My metabolism isn ’ t what it used to be , and having a family with a history of weight-related ailments , I knew I needed to take control of my life .” Rachel has a loving family , a wonderful career , and no serious health concerns . She says , “ I have nothing to complain about and should be taking advantage of my beautiful life .”
Finding Motivation
My top priority in losing weight and keeping it off is my health . My competitive spirit is what kept me motivated throughout this journey . I set small personal goals or challenges to keep things fun . Whether it be a push-up calendar or a roasted chickpea recipe , I always have heathy options to try to keep things interesting . Planning out something to train for also keeps me focused . Having an event to look forward to , a team that depends on me , and a group of friends to train with makes working out more social and fun .
Mental and Physical Changes
The healthy habits formed over the last few months have made their mark , and it is apparent to everyone who knows me . I have gotten my youthful spirit and enthusiasm back . My mental stability , focus , mood , confidence , purpose , and drive have all improved greatly and I
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wouldn ’ t have it any other way . It hasn ’ t been easy — there have been bumps along the way — but the combination of a clean diet , exercise , and using dōTERRA ® 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
Products Used
• Slim & Sassy Metabolic Blend
• dōTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack ®
• DigestZen ®
• Zendocrine ®
• Purify
• Lemon
• Grapefruit
• Deep Blue ® 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 barbeque , 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 dōTERRA provided me this opportunity !
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration . This product is not intended to diagnose , treat , cure , or prevent any disease .
‡ Results vary based on diet and exercise . Typical loss may be less .
Rachel’s Story
2016 SLIM & SASSY COMPETITION GRAND PRIZE WINNER
After experiencing continuous stress
and a lack of motivation, Rachel
Cody decided that it was time to alter
her lifestyle so she could live a much
longer and healthier life. In 2010, she
made a decision to quit smoking, and
as a result, along with a few other
contributing factors, she ended up
putting on a few unwanted pounds.
“My metabolism isn’t what it used to
be, and having a family with a history
of weight-related ailments, I knew I
needed to take control of my life.”
Rachel has a loving family, a
wonderful career, and no serious
health concerns. She says, “I have
nothing to complain about and
should be taking advantage of my
beautiful life.”
Finding Motivation
My top priority in losing weight and
keeping it off is my health. My
competitive spirit is what kept me
motivated throughout this journey. I set
small personal goals or challenges to
keep things fun. Whether it be a push-up
calendar or a roasted chickpea recipe,
I always have heathy options to try to
keep things interesting. Planning out
something to train for also keeps me
focused. Having an event to look forward
to, a team that depends on me, and a
group of friends to train with makes
working out more social and fun.
Mental and Physical Changes
The healthy habits formed over the last
few months have made their mark, and it
is apparent to everyone who knows me.
I have gotten my youthful spirit and
enthusiasm back. My mental stability,
focus, mood, confidence, purpose, and
drive have all improved greatly and I
10 / WINTER 2017 LIVING MAGAZINE
wouldn’t have it any other way. It hasn’t
been easy—there have been bumps
along the way—but the combination of
a clean diet, exercise, and using
dōTERRA® 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
Products Used
• Slim & Sassy
Metabolic Blend
• dōTERRA Lifelong
Vitality Pack®
• DigestZen®
• Zendocrine®
• Purify
• Lemon
• Grapefruit
• Deep Blue®
®
LOST 37 LBS ‡
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 barbeque, 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
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