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Marsha Ruff
Marsha Ruff has tried many times in the past to lose weight . She would lose some weight and then become very discouraged when she felt she was not losing enough . After having her children , she lost any interest in trying to work out . Marsha constantly felt as if she was failing and slipping further away from her goals . She lost all confidence in herself . She especially hated taking pictures with her kids . “ I only take pictures with my kids so they have them ,” says Marsha . “ They are for them only . I usually try to have them on my lap so you can ’ t really see my body . I just don ’ t want to be so self-conscious .” Wanting to be an active part of her children ’ s life , and to gain confidence in her body , Marsha decided to join the Slim and Sassy challenge .
Breaking the Old Habits
Making poor nutrition choices was also a struggle for Marsha . Often choosing convenience over quality was having a detrimental effect on her heath . Marsha struggled for many years to stop drinking caffeinated , high-sugar beverages . She says , “ I practically had to learn how to drink water again . Lemon essential oil helped me with that , luckily ! I have never been very big on drinking water , but I know that it really made a huge difference in living a healthier lifestyle . I no longer buy caffeinated drinks because I have all the energy I need . I tried to cut caffeine many times , but I felt much better without it very early in the competition . I know dōTERRA products have really given me that kick-start I needed . It feels great being off soda for three months .” Cutting out sugary sodas helped Marsha make other healthier choices . Marsha says “ I use Slim & Sassy ® Metabolic Blend ( Oil and Softgels ), Slim & Sassy TrimShake ( perfect for busy mornings ), DigestZen TerraZyme ® , Micro Plex VMz ® Food Nutrient Complex , and xEO Mega ® Essential Oil Omega Complex to help me achieve my goals .”
Making Healthier Choices
After failing at past attempts of setting weight loss goals , Marsha was nervous to see if she could make healthier choices this time . She lacked confidence in her ability to attain the goals she set , which resulted in increased negative thoughts about her body . She was very self-conscious of her insecurities . By making small changes , like preparing a healthful lunch instead of snacking all day , however , Marsha has found she can make healthier choices . “ I feel confident in my ability to make good choices . The best part is that I can be happy making better choices ! I do not need all the snacks , since my cravings have decreased significantly . I can also enjoy healthy foods ! That is a
huge one for me . I would say most of my previous food intake was either too huge of portions or not something I should eat often . I realized how bad my previous diet was . I am much more aware of what I ’ m putting into my body . I absolutely love the TrimShakes in the mornings . I just do not snack anymore on things that I should not eat at work . I can , and have , turned down treats . My priorities have changed a lot regarding the choices I make .”
Finding Her Confidence
Marsha ’ s life as a mom has always revolved around her kids . Most of her free time is spent with her children . Wanting to be a more active part of her children ’ s life was Marsha ’ s main reason for wanting to get healthy again . She has taken steps to ensure she is taking care of herself as well as her children . She has a new confidence in herself she never had before . She says , “ I posted my before and after pictures on my Facebook page . That was huge . Most people have not seen the ‘ real ’ me in a long time . I let go of any fear and posted my before and after pictures . I want to be clear that I am 100 percent happy with where I am . I was nervous sharing my before picture . I feel much better now . I know I can ’ t change what I did to myself , but I can take a lot of pride in my accomplishments during this program and beyond .”
“ The Slim and Sassy contest has changed my life . I look at old pictures and think ‘ That ’ s not me anymore .’ This contest has given me my life back ”
- Marsha Ruff
RESULTS : MARSHA HAS LOST 47.2 POUNDS !*