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Jul 19 2016 
Superfood Dessert Bites – Cheating Healthy!
Superfood Dessert Bites
So, it’s in the evening, and you’ve already eaten dinner… You had a super busy day, finally got the kids to bed, just did the laundry, still doing laundry, with a hamper full of even more laundry. You need to go to sleep, but that ain’t going to happen, cause mama’s got a sweet tooth and needs something now. You get into the kitchen, notice you need to do the rest of the dishes….. so what do you do?!!
A. Go crazy on chocolate chips, your kid’s snacks, or a multitude of other things you could eat.
B. Wine…..the entire bottle!!!
C. Superfood Dessert Bites!!!!!!! 🙂
Superfood Dessert Bites Recipe
This is about as easy as it gets. (*Note, I am showing the recipe to fill an entire tin of mini cupcakes. I fill each tin slot about half full.)
- Chocolate Vegan Shakeology Scoop (3)
- Melted 1/4 Cup of Coconut Oil (3)
- Organic Peanut Butter Creamy (as much as you’d like to place on top. I do about 1/2 a teaspoon per bite.)
- Freeze for approximately 20 minutes or until hard.
- Add peanut butter and then leave in freezer.
- Remove from freezer when going crazy! Eat one or two and you will feel 1 million times better and not eat a bunch of junk!! 😉
About to freeze these babies for 20 minutes and then add peanut butter on top to freeze again.
These little superfood dessert bites are about as good as it gets to curb the sweet tooth craziness. I really try to go to these before anything else and they can be a lifesaver. Sometimes I will add a little bit of organic cacao powder into the mix. This gives it a little more of a natural chocolate flavor, which I love. The bonus, my family loves them! They count for a couple teaspoons on our 21 day meal plan. 3 words..#boom #shaka #laka✌?️ -
Jul 14 2016 
Shine On!!
Shine
The definition of SHINE:
(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light.?
emit light, beam, radiate, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, glitter, glisten, shimmer….When I first started my journey, I knew I would need a word to represent my intentions and my team. After a few months of pondering, it finally hit me early one morning. Shine, yes! The perfect word to explain how this new healthy lifestyle felt. For too long I was lost in the darkness with my health and it felt, well, hopeless. Now that I have the answer and keep pushing for and creating those daily priorities of healthy habits, I feel lighter and brighter.
I believe when you first take care of your spiritual and physical health, everything else is better. It is one of the most important things you can do for yourself AND your loved ones. As mom’s, we can forget to do this so that’s why I’m SO darn passionate about helping other women find their fitness!!
So, as I get ready to do my 30 minute home workout today before the kids are up, I thank God that I have a body that can move and a team of women who support each other. Life is short and we all want to live it well! ? Tank top cred goes to my personal shopper: Matt Rody ?#TeamShine #blessedlife
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Jul 14 2016 
Weighted Sumo Squats – 21 Day Fix Extreme
Weighted Sumo Squats for the Win!
Day 8 // Done. Weighted Sumo Squats. Love the feeling of this move because of the turned-out-toe position. Talk about an inner thigh reconstructor! Operation Get Fit is more of a: Get my booty off the back of my thighs! ? 21 Day Fix Extreme is no joke!
Working our legs burns a ton of calories because they are such large muscles. Just don’t mind me if you see me hobbling around town..they don’t call it an Extreme workout for nothing !
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I’m feeling good but still not exactly where I thought I’d be on day 8. You know that feeling of progress that feels so good? Yeah, well I’m still in the “feeling completely out of shape” stage! The cool thing is, I’ve been here before. I know that if I just fall in love with the process, my results will come. Cheers to all us girls that push past our limits and keep our eyes on the prize!
If you want to know more about the containers, watch the last video on this blog post!! Autumn, the creator of 21 Day Fix Extreme, talks about the containers. Great video to watch. Click Here for video!
So, go do some weighted sumo squats and let me know how you feel. Please contact me if you have any questions!
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Jul 12 2016 
Tabitha Thiessen is my Jam, my Tribe!
Finding Your Tribe
There is no better compliment than from a friend….and even more so from one you have never met in person. We finally did get to meet. See, Beachbody has allowed me to meet some of the most incredible people. Not just because they are awesome, but because they get me. They understand me, they are like me. I don’t just do all this social media stuff for nothing. I want to find my tribe. I want to find the women that God destined me to be with….and I am constantly looking for them. Fortunately it goes both ways.
In this instance, now one of my best friends….found me!! Yep, she found me through my wonderful little YouTube Turbofire Transformation Video! Tabitha Thiessen is my jam, she is part of my tribe! She gets me, and I get her. We march to the same beat of the drum. It has been amazing getting to know her, watch her work and start her own process of being a girlboss! She is one by the way. She has her own team, but that will never get in the way of her and I. I am excited to see where it all goes as we grow and become stronger friends.
This is what it is all about. Finding our tribe. This is why I love what I do. I never would have found this God send if I had not been working to help people change their lives. When you lead with what you love, the rest falls into place. Has it been easy…no. Has it been fun…absolutely! Have I grown super fast….nope. Has it been rewarding….you better believe it! But, what I am doing, is growing deep. I’m growing relationships, that will last a lifetime. Here is what my beautiful friend Tabitha had to say:
From Tabitha Thiessen:
“When you commit to a journey to find your best self… And your path brings you to one of the most incredible people on the planet …
This is what you need to understand. I turned 36 today. I’ve been very comfortable with my beautiful circle of friends and wasn’t really into making new ones. I’m an outgoing introvert and I love my tradition, my routine, my comfort and I wasn’t looking for any changes.
But let me tell ya. We can really rob ourselves of the greatest gifts when we don’t take a risk. Sometimes we DO need to jump and say: “I’m not satisfied, and I KNOW there is MORE out there and it is in MY POWER to do something about it.” And sometimes we need to stop and ask ourselves if we are really living life ABUNDANTLY as Christ promises when we choose to follow Him. But that’s the kicker… We need to CHOOSE it. Free will, peeps. It’s a real thing.
So I’m 36 and Stacy’s almost 38. We both jumped when we decided we weren’t satisfied with where we were at. And God is not done with her and I yet. He brought us together for a reason. It blows my mind that we randomly found each other over the inter web {through her YouTube transformation video, in fact}, and now 8 months later, she’s one of my best friends. We live miles a part, in separate countries. WE both love Jesus, we get our fix from working out and encouraging other women around us with personal development/eating well/being active, we love spray tans, eating food, and drinking wine. She loves make up and I love interior design. We’re the same height and weight. We fan-girl over Chalene Johnson (even though I’ve said her name wrong all these years) and we’re #turbosisters through and through.
And she is MY reminder of all things sweet, genuine, beautiful, peaceful and selfless (she spoiled me today). She is my GIFT from up above and message from My Father that He who started a good work in me WILL complete it. Over the years, my heart has healed from many things. And this woman is my reminder that miracles still happen and there are BIG THINGS to come. Even though I’m 36… And I thought in my little mind that all my dreams would be completed by now, my dreams KEEP BLOOMING!
{And she is DROP.DEAD.GORGEOUS. I actually couldn’t stop staring at her when we finally met in person yesterday. She is BREATHE TAKING, y’all. I actually got a little nervous because she is really THAT gorgeous. It’s like a secret weapon!}
Stacy, I am forever grateful for you and our miraculous friendship. Excited about our business, our team and for many years of memories and transformations to come. Love you always. ?”
Don’t Discount the Possibilities!
So, don’t discount this opportunity. I can’t believe I’ve been blessed to have Tabitha in my life. She took a lot of time, searching out a lot of different coaches, a lot more successful than me. But she wanted to be with me….and you know what, I love living this life with her, we are each other’s tribe! Shoot, our husbands even loved hanging out! How awesome is that?! So reach out, check out Tabitha, maybe she’s the right fit for you, or send me a message, just don’t wait any longer. Take the step, it’s worth the risk. Do your homework and let’s have success together!!
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Jul 11 2016 
Mompreneur! Never Thought I’d Be an Entrepreneur!
An Entrepreneur?!
Never in a million years did I ever think I would be a Mompreneur. A mom running my own business from the comfort of my own home, setting my own hours. I get to choose when I work and having the ability to be my own boss – all the while still having time to love on my kiddos and hubby! It feels amazing and I can’t keep it a secret. Being an entrepreneur is amazing…and I really didn’t even think about being one until I started this journey.
Have you ever wondered what exactly I do as a Coach? I had no clue what a coach actually did before I started, which is why I want to give you a sneak peek. There is no pressure & no strings attached. Just a preview of it to see if it’s a good fit for you and your family.
I joined this incredible community over 3 years ago because I needed an answer to fix my yo-yo dieting ways and struggle to find my fitness. I had no clue I would find my inner strength and more confidence as well! The best part is, it has given me the ability to create my dream job. That dream is inspiring women to live healthier lives, while still having the freedom to spend time with my family and provide for them.
Are you Ready?!
I am looking to expand my team, of Team Shine coaches and I’m looking for women who have a passion for helping others. Women who want the freedom and flexibility of being their own boss. So, during these 2 days, you can grab your coffee and take a small part of your day to learn what it looks like. I will be sharing how a coach earns income, what it costs and what a day in the life of a coach looks like.
If you are interested in learning what I do, comment below or click this link to request to join us!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/529100197280062/
Finally, I will add you to the preview that starts Wed. It’s a low key, 2 day group. The cool part is, I teach you all you need to know and you’re personally mentored by me. Learn how I’ve become an entrepreneur mom, from my own home.
**Disclaimer : Beachbody does not guarantee any level of success or income.**
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Jul 07 2016 
Healthy Snack! Apple and Almond Butter!
Delicious Healthy Snack!
My healthy snack for the morning. I could never do food art. You should see how mutilated this poor apple is underneath the almond butter?.
Easy Peasy!
- Granny Smith Green Apple
- Trader Joe’s Almond Butter
- Cut the apple in half and added a teaspoon of almond butter to each half
- Enjoy!!
My tracker app is all updated so I can keep track all of my containers for the day. ?◀️
Feel free to follow my daily life on Facebook. I try to stay current in my blog, but I have a lot of daily motivation on Facebook!
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Jul 06 2016 
Quick Eyeliner Tips!!!
Eyeliner that is cheap, quick and easy to apply!
I found a fun eyeliner I have to share! L’oreal Voluminous Superstar liquid liner. I love Laura Mercier pencils smudged with dry shadow, too, but this has been my FAST morning secret lately.
I found out about it because I was at Walgreens looking for a liquid foundation I’d been reading about. The girls there said I had to try this and they were right!!! Amazing!
Are you curious to what foundation it is???? Want me to share??? ??? Before I do, here is my eyeliner tutorial.
[youtube id=”x-5_dPZoXiE” align=”center”]Hope the video is useful and you can save a little money and learned a little in the process! I love teaching! Being a makeup artist at Nordstrom for over 8 years, really built the passion in me. I don’t do much makeup artistry anymore, but I sure love sharing tips and tricks of the trade!Okay, okay 😉 here is my cheap foundation find : L’oreal Lumi True Match. I’ve found W 5 to be just about perfect but could maybe buy W 6 and mix the two. Especially when I have a spray tan. My favorite high end foundation is Makeup Forever HD from Sephora and I just bought their primer, too! The Skin Smoothing formula since I have larger pores. I love me some Laura Mercier foundation primer but just wanted something a tad different for once.
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Jul 05 2016 
Transformation Tuesday Matt Rody!
Transformation Tuesday
What in the heck!!!!!! This Transformation Tuesday is EXTRA special to me because it is my ❤️ main squeeze!
He and I have been trying to figure out this whole “healthy lifestyle” thing for YEARS!!! I must admit, he’s much better at going “all in” with diet and I’m better at going “all in” with fitness. His issue is portion control and mine is saying goodbye to occasional treats. ?
Well, when he got invited to the super exclusive Beachbody Test Group in the beginning of January, it was a bigger blessing than both of us even knew at the time!!! He completed round 2 at the end of May, 2016, and has not only found his steady rhythm on the fitness side, he’s also been as diligent as I’ve seen anyone be with his diet! I’m in AWE of the control he’s had!!!!! The small 40 person online accountability group was his anchor ⚓️ and our food prep each week was his ?edge. He pushed through and stuck to it every single day.
He did have a week off between rounds. Each round of 22 Minute Hard Corps is 8 or 9 weeks, depending if you decide to do Hell Week. Transformation Tuesday is all about people being consistent and my hubby really fits the bill.
We’ve both found our SWEET SPOT in all of this because of Beachbody. It’s nutrition (daily superfoods) + fitness + support = SUCCESS —>Sounds cheesy but it stinking works!!! No more guessing games and fad diets for us! Praise JESUS 😉 We truly have found our placement and what is really
His stats are 31 lbs gone and 15.25 inches lost overall for this Transformation Tuesday!! Please comment if you or your hubby needs to get moving in your journey!!! We all need encouragement to JUST KEEP GOING!!!! It’s a journey. It doesn’t happen overnight, but as you can see, if you focus for about 5 months, a lot can change.
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Jul 05 2016 
Trail Mix – Healthy and Tasty!
Healthy Trail Mix!
My all time favorite snack mix! This trail mix is where it’s at!
Maybe because it has dark chocolate in it, or maybe because I know the exact ingredients?? 😉
Homemade Recipe for Trail Mix:
- Organic Dark Chocolate
- Organic Almonds
- Organic Tart Cherries
Very difficult to make! 😉 I have made myself get in the habit of checking all ingredients before I throw something in my cart! Most dried fruit have preservatives (aka toxins) on them and the more toxins in our bodies, the harder it is to lose weight. The great part that I love the most is that my kids love it. I don’t add a ton of chocolate in there, but enough to make everyone happy. We as a family eat a lot of almonds, they are a great healthy source of fat. The pairing with dried tart cherries are something we have consistently, then when the dark chocolate is added, it becomes a really delicious treat!
The more we know, the better we do!! #nufsaid #readyourlabels #likeagirlboss
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Jul 03 2016 
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lipgloss Review!
Lipgloss!
I’m very particular with my lipgloss. I have gone through a lot of different ones over the years. Working at Nordstrom for a little over seven years, as well as being the manager for Laura Mercier, I was always being recommended awesome options. I like something that stays on as long as possible.
This lipgloss is creamy and feels like it almost melts into your lips. ? The perfect shade for a nude lip. I haven’t experienced any dryness or cracking from using it and I have very sensitive lips.
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