Tag: Health

Excuses. We all make them. We convince ourselves that our excuse is a really good ‘reason’. But all-too-often, these reasons are just attempts at explaining or justifying our choice to avoid responsibility. Ouch. When it comes to exercise and our fitness, there seem to be 3 main excuses that I hear constantly. Sadly, these excuses […] READ MORE

Frankincense is known as the “King of All Oils” for a reason! I can’t wait for you to try it if you haven’t already. This awesome oil is one of several actually mentioned in the Bible and is widely known for its healing properties. It has a sweet, woody scent and sends messages to our […] READ MORE

Have you ever experienced the frustration of accomplishing a goal, only to find that 1 week, 1 month, or 1 year later you are right back where you started? Maybe you resolved last year to lose 10 pounds.  Perhaps you set a goal to exercise 3 times a week. After 1 week of that, you […] READ MORE

I love Lemon Essential Oil! I mean, who doesn’t love the fresh, zesty smell of fresh cut lemons in the air? This oil has made me so happy because now I can have this uplifting, fresh smell anytime of the day without it being artificial or synthetic. Manufacturers try. I’ll hand it to them. But […] READ MORE

This recipe was sent to me from my friend Ashley in South Carolina. She has been making this yummy smoothie with the doTERRA Chocolate Trimshake and she loved it so much, she had to share it with me. So, I want to now share it with you. Thank you, Ashley! It’s delicious! Green Machine Smoothie […] READ MORE

This time of year we all want to create space to stop for a few minutes out of the normal busyness of our lives to enjoy special moments with those we love. Maybe you personally love to work a puzzle or a play a game with your kids or spouse or curl up by the […] READ MORE

Did you know that if you drink more you will actually burn more fat, eat less, and even lose weight? And I’m not talking about drinking more wine or beer! I’m talking about water. Water itself doesn’t have any magical properties that burn fat, but it is definitely connected to your body’s ability to burn […] READ MORE

Hi friends, Nathan and I are super excited to share our hearts with you today and about a new adventure in the Oates’ house.  As you know, we love wellness and helping people find the “pieces” of their healthy lifestyle puzzle. For the last 7 years, we have been intensely invested in a specific nutritional company as […] READ MORE

Recently when I did a Google search for “books on healthy eating,” I was shocked to see that 159 MILLION options were available! With such an overabundance of resources in this area, why in the world am I writing another one to add to someone else’s Google search? Do we really need one more guide […] READ MORE

I am 5’8” and have always been considered “slim”. However, as I grew older, had two boys, and the metabolism slowed, “slim” was not exactly accurate. While my height allowed me to carry some extra weight, I decided I had gotten a bit squishy and was ready to do something about it. Just before the […] READ MORE