Two Weeks on Young Living’s Balance + Burn
aka: my body finally started talking louder than my habits
I’ve been on YL’s balance and burn support system for two weeks and listen to me.
In my first post, before I even really started, I promised radical honesty. Even if it hurt my business. Because while Young Living is my main source of income, your trust matters WAY more to me than pushing a product.
I even listed products I do NOT like or recommend from brands I have affiliate relationships with (including Young Living) because I wanted you to know how serious I am about that promise.
And you guys…
I’m loving this. I REALLY am.
I’m going to break down exactly what I’m experiencing two weeks in, including very real, very unfiltered life moments, so you can decide for yourself if this is something you want to explore.
let’s talk about “food noise”
A few days in, I noticed something weird. Less food noise.
And listen. When people used that phrase around me before, I thought it was absolute word salad. Like… what the fuck does that even mean?
Turns out you don’t understand it until it finally quiets.
Here’s some context I haven’t fully shared because honestly, I was ashamed.
Since around October, I’ve been drinking. Like… DRINKING.
Not party drinking. Not social drinking. It was the sneaky kind.
“I just need to loosen up to write.”
“I worked hard today, I deserve wine.”
“I’m making dinner from scratch, how romantic would a glass be?”
And without fail, one glass became a bottle. Beer became six to eight cans. This was happening three to four nights a week.
The scariest part? I wasn’t getting very drunk. I wasn’t hungover. My tolerance was increasing.
That terrified me.
What terrifies me more is telling you that, but I promised honesty so here we are.
That habit, combined with stress, inconsistent eating, and zero motivation, is also why I gained about 10 to 12 pounds over the last few months.
I swore I wouldn’t weigh myself or take measurements. But on day one, Robby was busy and I lost my tape measure (culprit: probably Hawthorne). So yes, I saw the number. No, I will not be providing detailed metrics about this fat ass (if you get that pod reference, I love you x10).
here’s what’s actually changed
1. alcohol + habit cravings
Around 3pm, my brain used to start:
“I could go for wine.”
“It would help me relax.”
“It’ll make working more fun.”
Cue the 45-minute internal negotiation.
Now? The thought pops up and my body goes, “Nah. You won’t sleep well and you’re not really craving it.”
And that’s it. No spiral. No debate. Just… clarity.
2. mindless eating is basically gone
About a week in, we went to lunch with friends after church. Normally I’d finish my meal and then absentmindedly pick at fries while talking.
This time I checked in with my body and thought, “I’m full. I don’t need these.”
So I didn’t eat them.
And it was EASY.
Which felt illegal.
Another day, Robby and I went to PDQ. I didn’t plan on eating lunch because I usually don’t, but my body said, “Actually, you’re hungry.”
So I ate.
Halfway through my sandwich, Hawthorne wanted it. Of course he did. The worst part of parenting is children wanting your food. Everything else is magical.
I swapped meals. He left half a chicken filet. Past me would have eaten it. It was there. There was sauce. Waste is a sin, right?
My body checked in again and said, “You’re not hungry.”
So I didn’t eat it.
And again… it was easy.
3. the alcohol moment that really got me
A few days in, Robby went to the store while I was painting our bedroom for nine straight hours. Color drenching, fumes, chaos.
I asked for beer.
Then paused.
“Do I want beer? Or do I want beer out of habit?”
I texted him back and said, “Nevermind. Can you grab me a Caesar salad?”
Yes, I am on a hardcore Caesar salad kit kick.
what this actually feels like
My body is finally communicating louder than my habits and louder than my thoughts.
That hasn’t happened for me in a long time.
I feel like I’m back in relationship with her instead of fighting her or trying to control her into looking a certain way.
And because of that, I WANT to take care of her. I want to feed her well. I want to move her in ways that feel good. Not for punishment. Not for aesthetics. Just because it feels supportive.
When your body stops feeling like an enemy, healthy choices stop feeling like discipline and start feeling natural.
Of course inflammation weight, stress weight, alcohol weight, comfort weight starts to shift when your nervous system and gut feel safe again.
the honest bottom line
It’s been two weeks. This system is recommended for eight.
Robby just ordered his first month. I just ordered my second.
I’m down four pounds. More importantly, I’m in a better relationship with my body.
And if nothing else changes, if I lose zero more pounds, but this relationship continues?
That’s a massive win.
I’ll keep sharing honestly as I go.
And if you read this and thought, “Oh. That sounds like me,” come find me on Instagram and message me something like:
“just read your week two balance and burn post”
or “glp-1”
I’ll know what you mean. I’ll walk you through it with zero pressure, answer questions honestly, and send you my discount code if you want it.
Okay that’s it. Byeeeeee
