Stacy Rody
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Stacy Rody

  • Free People Minidress

    Free People Embroidered Minidress –  A Mom’s Idea of Comfort and Style

    I love the effortless style a pretty dress can bring from Free People.  Being able to throw one on, while not worrying about a bra strap showing or what shoes you “have” to wear with it can be so freeing.

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    This dress is a simple way to feel put together for Fall.  Since I’m a huge fan of Free People, I needed to show you this dress.  I have longer arms and Free People seems to always work well for that.  I wore it all day and felt so comfortable and cute.
    It comes in three colors and is currently on sale (Free People Embroidered Minidress) Get it before it’s too late!
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    I packed these boots on our weekend getaway but quickly realized a shorter bootie would have shown some leg and been really cute too.  I think I might even wear it with some Hunter boots as a true “mom style” look.
    Anyway you wear it, I will always like a long-sleeved dress.  It doesn’t show too much skin so can be a fun girls night outfit or even a date night. You could go for a delicious dinner with your love and leave the restaurant not feeling like a stuffed pig in skinny jeans.

    So, my boots are Marc Fisher knee high boots.  I bought them last year at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  Unfortunately, they aren’t available any longer, but I have included a couple alternatives!  I know these styles will look amazing and your significant other will love them too! 😉

    Women’s Marc Fisher Ltd ‘Alinda’ Over The Knee Boot

    A tassel-embellished topline underscores the retro appeal of a seeded pointy-toe boot in a stunning over-the-knee silhouette.

    Women’s Sole Society Melbourne Over The Knee Boot

    This streamlined, sueded over-the-knee boot goes the extra mile to refine and modernize your around-town style. A slit at the back helps to ensure a custom fit.

    Leave a comment below if you like this type of simple style, too (or if you obsessed with Free People like me)
    XO, Stace
  • Week Thirteen Review Of 80 Day Obsession

    Week Thirteen Review Of 80 Day Obsession – A Mom’s Journey of Weight Loss Transformation!

    I can’t believe this is the final week of my 80 day journey! Technically it’s been 93 days but 80 workouts.

    9 lbs lost and 7 1/2 inches lost all over.

    I gained an inch in each thigh but they look smaller due to the shape.

    I love how small my ribcage, chest and easier feel. My arms and shoulders are so sculpted now.

    At the end of this video you’ll see me crying on the last day and I have to say that it does feel like summer camp is ending I am really sad. I’m going to miss all of the momentum that this has brought into my world.

    But guess what, I’m gonna do Round Two and I’m gonna be just as committed because I want to see EVEN more changes in my body and mindset.

    The shape shifting is a real thing and it’s happened for so many of the test group girls.
    In the after photos of my booty it’s almost as if it’s a lifted by 3 to 4 inches.

    My waist looks chiseled out creating a separation, my muscles are defined, I’ve kicked my addiction to nightly wine, and the floods of confidence have been poured over me because I actually did what I set out to do.

    Was I perfect with the nutrition? Absolutely not!!! I had chocolate and chips. There were days I didn’t drink enough water or get enough sleep but the majority of the time I was true to the schedule and I believe that is where our success lies, in our daily habits. The things we do 80% of the time so that we can enjoy that 20% and not feel guilty about it.

    This workout could be for any woman at any stage or age. Except pregnancy. It truly felt like I got the inside scoop on how and when to eat the right foods to get the most out of hem and also like I had a trainer by my side every day.

    You ready for a change? Come join me!

  • Skincare Routine 2018 – Anti Aging Tips and Tricks – Nighttime Routine

    Skincare Routine 2018 – Anti Aging Tips and Tricks – Nighttime Routine

    I have found that the better my nutrition is, the better my skin looks!  I even notice the stretched out skin on my belly looking firmer when I have less body fat.  That being said, I wanted to share some my current favorite skin treatments for anti-aging.

    Consistency is key in our healthy lifestyle along with our skincare regimen.  We see the most lasting change when we focus on it daily.

    There is nothing better than feeling pampered and taking a little extra time for myself.

    ZO Skin Health (aka my all time favorite skincare line): https://amzn.to/2QF6Qts

    Advanced Radical Night Repair also found here: https://zoskinhealth.com/zoskinhealth/radical-night-repair-retinol-creme

    I’m not kidding when I say it’s the most powerful night repair product I’ve come across.  It leaves you skin pretty flaky for a day or two but after the light peeling, which can vary from person to person, you are left with an incredibly smooth and glowing complexion.

    It works better for me than the other peel line I was using and takes just two minutes to apply.  Driving to a spa and buying a series of peels is great, but if you want to save time and money with the same results…you’ve found your product.

    Use it on a clean, dry face at night and put nothing over it.  Use SPF daily to prevent damage as your skin is transforming.  You’re going to love it so much!!!!

    For a lighter, less intense Retinol I’m enjoying this PCA Retinol: Intensive Clarity Treatment .5% pure Retinol night.  https://amzn.to/2NECNQW It keeps my pores looking smaller and smoother with similar benefits to the ZO Health Advanced Night Repair.

    Let’s talk lips. They are just as important to take care of as the eyes.  Fine lines can set in and they can often look dry.  ZO Skin Health has a treatment that not only feels minty and smooth, it really does work.  https://zoskinhealth.com/zoskinhealth/liprebuild

    Let me ask you this.  When you apply your foundation, do you feel like it won’t settle into your skin well and sits on top?

    That can sometimes mean you have a buildup of dry skin on the surface.  To quickly polish your skin so you have a smooth base for your makeup, I use this Face Polish from Laura Mercier.  It smells amazing and can even be mixed with your face wash for a quicker fix.  You can get it here:

    Lastly, this fat absorbing body cream is LIFE!!  The smell is heavenly and I use it on my stomach, bum bum and thighs.  I don’t even need perfume on the days I use it.  I have had a few friends tell me they love it as much as I do so I’m thinking you’ll like it, too!!!

    Side note: I have thicker, oily breakout prone skin and spray tan a LOT.  My large pores are always a little congested so I find these products to work best for me.

    If you are a drier skin, the PCA Retinol product might need to be tweaked so email me and I can steer you in the right direction.  All the other products will work beautifully for any skin type!!!

    Being the girl who used to only dream of losing weight and feeling comfortable in her own skin, I’ve learned some pretty great systems and routines that help me achieve just that.  Sharing all I’ve learned and how you can achieve it, too, is the joy of my work.

    Please message me if you need a plan to lose the extra weight and begin glowing from the inside out. Skincare can only do so much, nutrition and healthy habits are where it’s at!!   XO Stace

  • Week Twelve Review Of 80 Day Obsession

    Week Twelve Review Of 80 Day Obsession – A Mom’s Journey of Weight Loss Transformation!

    It’s down to the final two weeks of 80 Day Obsession and I’m feeling so strong! Phase three is designed to lean me out and it is! I see it daily! I can tell there is an extra push in me now since I’m so close to the finish line.

    All I can picture is my after photo and not much is going to stop me now. Thanks to my superfood meal and eating so clean I’ve been healthier than ever before this last Winter! Sugar is the main culprit for sickness with me and since I’m not having much, my energy levels are high!

    The hour workouts are as much of a push for me at this point because I’ve trained by myself to push play by a certain time so that I can get the family out of the house in time for school. There’s something in me that loves racing against the clock so this strategy of early morning workouts is perfect for me.

    I know I’ve said this before but I truly believe this program can be for anyone. Man or woman. There is so much benefit to building up our core and glute muscles. It helps us in so many ways especially if you want to live a healthy lifestyle with your kids and do any outdoor activities like hiking or 5k races, etc.

    Stay tuned for Peak Week info because next week my meal plan changes and I’m a little nervous. Those butterflies mean change is coming so it’s more fun than anything at this point.

  • Week One Liift 4 Review

    Week One Liift 4 Review – A Mom’s Weight Loss Transformation!

    It’s here, the structure of Fall and the rhythm of routine. I enjoy Summer so much but I’m learning to love this even more. When I first started my fitness journey, my babies were little and the discipline of daily to-do lists kept me sane. They still do.

    With the Liift 4 calendar and meal plan paired with giving up alcohol for this round, I feel pretty confident I’ll see the results I want.

    4 Days a week of weights, HIIT and core moves will be the perfect combination. I will have two other days to do anything else I want!

    Join me and the other busy women! Get your simple plan and immediate fit fam for extra accountability and FUN!

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  • Ways to Stop Drinking Alcohol – Specifically Wine

    Ways to Stop Drinking Alcohol, Specifically Wine to Help With My Weight Loss Transformation!

    I’m the girl who constantly wonders when the appropriate time of day is to switch from coffee to wine. I’d say those are my two favorite treat drinks.

    I’ve learned to find alternatives for the things I love but don’t serve my goals.

    I want to enjoy life to the fullest!! These yummy drinks help me feel satisfied and at peace with the fact that I’m making a better choice for my overall health.

    My top favorites are:

    1. Tazo Lemon Load Tea
    2. Zevia Cream Soda
    3. Coconut La Croix
    4. Lemon Ginger Water

    Tea: https://amzn.to/2RsQFkb
    Zevia: https://amzn.to/2y3uc59

    Here’s the recipe for the lemon ginger water:

    Juice from two lemons
    Pinch of cayenne to taste
    2-3 drops of vanilla liquid stevia https://amzn.to/2Ct32IT
    1-2 one inch chucks of peeled ginger to taste

    I blended all ingredients with one cup of water and then strain off the ginger pulp with a fine mesh strainer.

    I then mix with a gallon of water and pre-fill my water bottles for the day!

    So much tastier than you might think! I love little tricks of the trade. I would have never known about this if it wasn’t for my fit community.

    P.S. it’s not husband or kid approved. Maybe just a mom approved who has goals but also wants a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon tonight?!

    I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

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  • Week Eleven Review Of 80 Day Obsession

    Week Eleven Review Of 80 Day Obsession – A Mom’s Journey of Weight Loss Transformation!

    With three weeks left, I’m finally starting to see some results!

    This type of progress visually makes it easier for me to push on and finish strong! I still love all the food I’m getting on Plan B! The calculations feel perfect and I’ve heard that from my clients as well! We all feel satisfied and we know the nutrition feeds the muscle gain we are having!

    I don’t crave food at night any more which used to be a huge problem for me! I used to overindulge almost every night and go to bed feeling full and basically disgusting!

    I’ve learned that the snacking problems stemmed from me being dehydrated and tired. When you are tired, your brain craves glucose. It needs that quick sugar for energy (kind of that feeling when you’re pregnant). I also feel this when I don’t have enough healthy carbs in my diet.

    Instead of trying to stay up and work or watch t.v., I simply get ready for bed and get that precious sleep! My goal is to be asleep by 10:30 and that’s also what Autumn recommends if you’re waking up at 6:30am. I like to wake up at 5:30 so if I can finish my bedtime skincare and routine and be in bed by 9:45, that lets me check in with clients and plan for the next day!

    I am a strong believer that our success is found in the daily routine! I recommend the book “The compound Effect” by Darren Hardy to all my new clients. After I read that book and truly understood how much of an edge I could gain by simple daily habits, my whole game changed!! I hope this gives you new insight to your daily habits!

  • Week Ten Review Of 80 Day Obsession

    Week Ten Review Of 80 Day Obsession – A Mom’s Journey of Weight Loss Transformation!

    Week ten is here! A lot like week nine, but all bloat is gone and I’m back at it harder than ever.

    I felt great this week based on my body being back on track. I pushed super hard. I took less breaks and really pushed myself. I love those days when you know you gave it your all. I am absolutely spent after my 80 Day Obsession workouts! They literally push me to my limit. The nice thing is, anyone can do it cause your limit is what you want it to be! No one is forcing you to go crazy!

    One big help is the performance line I’m taking to help with soreness and my daily superfood shake that I could throw greens in. I swear it completely saved my results on the trip. Eating out every meal is not waistline friendly.

    Nutrition was good this week. Being back home and in the groove, with time frames under control, it was nice to be on track. Energy levels are still going up and up. I feel my body getting more toned.

    Each year through Team Beachbody my husband and I earn a trip somewhere tropical and warm. I still can’t believe I get rewarded for helping women find all the beautiful things that I have found through health and fitness. We are going to an all inclusive resort, Planet Hollywood in Cancun. We are staying in the adult only area….we are soooo excited!

    This business has been a gift to me and I extend it to anyone who’s interested because it would be a huge gift to you and your family as well. We leave in a month, so now my focus has shifted to that trip to see my friends and fellow coaches and enjoying being spoiled by the company. As I focus on every rep, every bite, every meal and every day it’s letting me put my head down and trust that I’m capable of change!

  • A Mom’s 80 Day Obsession Meal Plan

    A Mom’s 80 Day Obsession Meal Plan – What Food Really Works For Weight Loss Transformation!

    Let’s talk timed-nutrition. It sounds daunting but also intriguing. I decided to follow this guide my trainer wrote out for the 80 Day Obsession Meal Plan. I love to eat so the fact that I knew how much and when I could eat all the food, I was IN 100%!!! I love food but also love to fit into my jeans, can you relate?

    I had used the portion-control containers before but never knew when the best time of day was to eat the container combinations. My question was always about fruits and carbs since I knew eating those later in the day could throw off my progress. The thing that threw me most was the pre-workout meal. I normally workout on a fasted stomach with just my favorite pre-workout drink.

    You can find Energize here: https://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/d/beachbody-performance-energize-tub-BBPEnergize?referringRepID=137315

    If you feel like you need a no-excuse-juice to help your muscles perform better and last longer during your workout. We are all so addicted and would break up with coffee for this Energize, our pre-workout drink!

    I decided to listen to my trainer and submit to the 80 Day Obsession meal plan fully. I know that’s when change can happen most, when my stubborn butt decides to change. I decided Shakeology with greens blended in and a piece of gluten-free toast with a tsp of ghee on it would be my early morning meal. It didn’t take long to see how much more energy I had during my workout because of that meal.

    After my workout, I would run upstairs to get the kids ready for school and shake up my chocolate Recover powder with water!! It tastes so so good and prevents extreme muscle soreness all the while fueling my body with everything it needs after a 60 min. workout.

    You can find that here https://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/d/beachbody-performance-recover-tub-chocolate-BBPRecoverChoc?referringRepID=137315

    In fact, if you want a bundle deal on the pre and post workout I would recommend checking prices here: https://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/d/performance-stack-chocolate-BBPerfStackChoc?referringRepID=137315

    These two products would often be the fuel and motivation to show up daily, they made the process and discipline so much easier to bear.

    The next meal I needed to be prepped for was the post-workout meal. This needed to be a carb, protein and veggie. The easiest way to run out of the door with a meal like this was either carrot muffins OR hard boiled eggs with more cinnamon raisin gluten-free toast and some cucumber slices. I would mix this up but honestly, I ate a lot of carrot muffins just because it was easy on the 80 Day Obsession meal plan. Here is the recipe for those:

    Carrot Breakfast Muffins:

    Pro tip: Buy silicone muffin liners on Amazon first (best $5 you’ll ever spend https://amzn.to/2xStZ4B)

    Use your high powered blender or food processor and add :

    1/4 cup gluten-free oatmeal
    10 baby carrots
    2 eggs
    3/4 tsp baking powder
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    1/4 tsp nutmeg
    2-4 drops vanilla liquid stevia
    2 tsp powdered peanut butter (I also use this same amount in my chocolate Shakeology blend)
    a pinch of salt
    1 tsp vanilla.

    Blend everything until smooth and pour into silicone molds. Bake at 350 for 20-25 min. I triple this recipe to make 12 muffins. 4 is one serving. I add a thin layer of peanut butter on the top and enjoy. I stay so full.

    Next, I would need a fruit and protein so this was easy. Usually cottage cheese and peaches, Greek yogurt and berries or turkey bacon and apple.

    After I got the kids home from school at 3:30, I would need a veggie, healthy fat and fruit so again..pretty simple snack.

    -Avocado and cucumber sprinkled with Spicy Everything Flavor God seasoning https://amzn.to/2y5Noyw and some strawberries

    -Hummus, carrots and a small pear

    -Raw organic cheddar or honey goat cheese with cucumbers and a small granny smith apple

    The last meal of the day if dinner where I get one carb, protein, orange con-tier of healthy fats and one veggie. Simple.

    Taco salad:

    Cauliflower rice with spinach and sliced chicken with sriracha or a salad dressing to flavor
    1/2 sweet potato, salmon filet and roasted red peppers in oil
    Cod with cabbage mango slaw (the pre-made pack from Trader Joe’s)
    Brown rice or Quinoa with steamed broccoli and sliced chicken breast topped with coconut aminos: https://amzn.to/2OqDAJr and pine nuts

    You get the idea. Print out your container list, highlight your favorite foods and get to shopping and planning from there.  It’s really the start of the 80 Day Obsession meal plan.

    I really hope this helped you!!! Message me to join our next challenge and find out why digging deep for 80 Days and tweaking your meal plan can up your game and get you to a place you’re really happy about. No counting calories over here but rather knowing what your body (and beautiful lean muscles) need. XO, Stace

    Here is the full pack of everything you would need to join:
    80 Day Obsession Annual Beachbody On Demand & Shakeology & Performance Deluxe Challenge Pack: https://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/d/80DDeluxe?referringRepID=137315

  • My Current Go-to Lip Products – A Full Product Review!

    My Current Go-to Lip Products – A Full Product Review!

    I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite lip products! I try to always have at least gloss on because there is nothing worse than dried out, pale lips..it makes me feel so blah!

    I used to work with Laura Mercier and she would say you shouldn’t be able to “see” the lipstick rather have it make your lips look like a plump, juicy piece of fruit. I agree with her!

    Starting with a good anti-aging product is the best bet to keeping your lips flake-free, smooth and youthful.

    This product is one I use nightly and when I forget to put it on, I notice. https://amzn.to/2xNDLEg

    My current faves for liners are: https://amzn.to/2Ij67LD
    Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Pencil – Pillow Talk This is the perfect nude for my complexion and the texture is so smooth!

    The Mac liner in the color Soar is a deeper plum/nude and perfect for Fall!! You can snag yours here https://amzn.to/2OkJagI

    Mac lipstick in the color Faux is so soft and to keep it more of a sheer coverage under a gloss (I don’t like thick products on my lips), I lightly dab it on. You can find it here https://amzn.to/2MYF0WZ

    To top it all off, I’ve been jamming on NYX “Butter Gloss” in the color Eclair. They are sheer, not sticky or tacky and come in some really awesome colors. I buy mine at Target, with my Red card of course, but have seen them at multiple drugstores.

    Last but not least, these candles are so beautiful and bring fragrance to a room in a matter of minutes. I have multiple scents and honestly love them all. This candle holder can also double as a vase when the candle burns down. My daughter has one in her room and it matches her decor perfectly. You can get yours here https://amzn.to/2DyjQzk

    I’d love to hear about your favorite lip products and candle so please leave a comment below for me. XO Stace