Ebooks doTERRA eBook Essential Oils and Fitness | Page 18

For many people, exercise and healthy eating goals are centered on losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight. Essential oils can be a healthy part of a weight loss program when combined with healthy eating and consistent exercise. Many essential oils contain properties that are useful for weight loss because they can help curb cravings, promote a healthy metabolism, aid in digestion.* Essential oils and weight loss Here are a few examples of how essential oils can be helpful for those working toward weight loss goals: • Combine one to two drops of Cinnamon Bark oil along with Lemon oil in a glass of water to aid digestion or ward off hunger cravings.* • Take a drop of Fennel oil in water or tea to help fight sweet tooth cravings.* • Diffuse Grapefruit oil while dieting or trying to lose weight to increase motivation. • Lime oil supports healthy weight management.* • Thyme oil may help support healthy metabolism and weight management.* *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. Now that we’ve learned about the important elements of a workout and how essential oils can play a vital role at each stage, let’s talk about more specific ways to use essential oils for different workout routines, fitness goals, and healthy lifestyles.