Fabulous Fitness for the New Year

No More Lame Excuses
About a month ago, a couple of friends talked me into starting an exercise program with them. I'm embarrassed to admit that at first I used the lamest of all excuses to try to get out of it, including that four-letter word B-U-S-Y. "Sorry. Can't. I'm too BUSY." Lucky for me, they're good friends and insisted that I join them. I'm so glad they did because I needed it!

New Year's Resolutions
Continuing to participate in a fitness program is at the top of my New Year's resolutions. (Right now we're working out to the Slim in 6 DVD series. It's an awesome workout that leaves you feeling the burn!) It doesn't require a lot of money or time to get in shape, and there are great physical as well as emotional benefits from working out.

Tip:
Germs at the Gym? Take along a pack of Thieves wipes to wipe down exercise machines, or bring your Thieves Spray for your workout mat. I also like to diffuse essential oils (such as Purification) to eliminate that sweaty smell in the basement while we're working out!

What are some ways you use essential oils in your fitness routine? Share a comment on this post before January 6th (and send me an email at webinfo@youngliving.com with your contact information), and you may be the winner of a Young Living diffuser and bottle of your favorite essential oil!

Early to Bed and Early to Rise...

For most of the United States, it's time to fall back for Daylight Saving Time this Sunday, November 4th. Benjamin Franklin, who first conceived of this idea, also shared his wisdom with us in his famous quote, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."

If you're looking for ways to help you follow Ben's advice on getting the right amount of sleep, here are 2 terrific tips to help you get to bed earlier and wake up earlier using Young Living essential oils:

Lavender essential oil is perfect for sleep therapy. Pour a few drops in a spray bottle, add distilled water, and shake. Lightly mist your pillow and bed sheets at night with this lavender-infused water, and you will soon be enjoying supreme slumber!

Orange essential oil is an excellent flavoring agent for your favorite recipes. Share this breakfast recipe with the chef in your home, and you'll be eager to rise out of bed plenty early for breakfast!



Orange French Toast
1/2 c. butter, melted
4 Tbsp. honey or Young Living Blue Agave
1 tsp. cinnamon or 1 drop Young Living cinnamon oil
6 eggs
12-16 drops Young Living Orange Essential Oil
1/4 tsp. salt
8 bread slices (challah bread or any favorite bread)

Combine melted butter, honey or Blue Agave, and cinnamon oil in a bowl. (If using cinnamon powder, combine other ingredients without the cinnamon.) Spread mixture to cover the bottom of a cookie sheet. (If using cinnamon powder, sprinkle on top of mixture after it is spread on a cookie sheet.) Combine eggs, orange essential oil, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix well, then dip bread slices in mixture. Place bread slices on cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, invert each slice on a plate, and serve with syrup.

Makes 8 slices.

Enjoy!