Slique Fitness Tip: Cardio

A successful weight management program consists of two main pieces; Nutrition and Exercise. The Slique Kit tackles the nutrition side, now it is time to look at exercise. This week, we will be focusing on one of the essential activities for healthy weight management: Cardio. Choose one of the following exercises to do each day to enhance your transformation. •    Walk for 30 minutes per day •    Run for 30 minutes per day •    Bike for 30 minutes per day Change it up! By using a variety of cardio exercises we avoid the monotony we may feel when exercising....

April’s Recipe: Raw Sprouted Hummus

During the springtime, I like to introduce foods that encourage eating a lighter diet and provide a transition from the heartier meals consumed during the winter months. Hummus with Young Living lemon essential oil invites the sun to shine and warm up the season. This delicious snack satisfies my appetite and helps me commit to eating lighter fare. I wrote a simple poem about the pitfalls of weather-induced overeating and would like to share it with you: I find it easy to eat light When the weather is bright, But when the rains pour, It’s the cravings to watch for! I...

Don’t Forget the Thieves!

I have been using Young Living essential oils for nearly 12 years. Their powerful, potent, and immediate effects never cease to amaze me! This past week I had the honor of once again teaching doctors, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, and other medical staff of UCLA Health Systems the Essential Oils Therapy component of the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT) Program. Fashion designer, long-time yogini, philanthropist, and Young Living enthusiast Donna Karan founded the UZIT program. In the UZIT training, participants are encouraged to become personally...

Part Two: Overcoming Concerns

In my previous blog post, I discussed how our motivation tends to falter when results are slow or don’t match our preset expectations. I named a few factors that may hinder our success (family, health, work, energy level, etc.). What about those of us whose excuses aren’t centered on motivation? Emotional, spiritual, and health concerns—past or present—can put extra weight on your shoulders and keep you from the happiness you deserve. Although the Slique™ Challenge focuses on weight, it also goes hand-in-hand with Young Living’s mantra of wellness, purpose, and...