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Nov 26 2018 
Week 8 Liift 4 Review – Tone and Weight Loss
Week 8 Liift 4 Review – A Mom’s Weight Loss Transformation!
Oh, it’s week eight and I am loving how tight and toned my body feels. I think some of the highlights from this program for me has been that when I am increasing my strength, I’ve been doing 25lbs for my chest presses. I’ve been doing seventeens and a half for my bicep curls. These are weights that I’ve never ever picked up before. But what happens when you’re picking up heavier weights. I don’t feel bulkier, but I feel tighter. My arms feel smaller and they’re tighter and I’ve lost inches, but I haven’t really lost pounds.
I’ve lost two pounds over the whole program, but I love that I can pick up these heavyweights and they feel lighter to me, so I’ve been able to stay on course with every single workout because it’s only been four days a week, which again, amazing for any busy mom.
The one other thing that I love besides feeling that super tight, toned, lean feeling, my body is that he had us working core every single workout, which I’ve never done before. So now I am in the habit of doing it and even if my program does not call for it. I am going to add it on and that is something that I have noticed my abs have changed the most. Obviously the meal plan has helped, but from working them everyday wanted to show you the moves from this program because sometimes when you see someone else doing it, you think to yourself if she can do it, so can I.
That’s the theme in our online groups is if she can do it. So can I. and that’s what I saw when I lost 40 pounds and I caught wind of these amazing calendars and these amazing trainers that I could just from a touch of my finger, play my workout and do it around my kids’ schedule.
It’s been such a blessing in my life and to be able to be consistent with it I think is the most important thing. Because I used to always think, why do these people have this healthy lifestyle and how do they fit in? I did not comprehend how they made it their lifestyle, with all the other things they had to get done in their daily life.
Now I know now I know and that’s why I love sharing it. So of course on my free day, I’m able to use my sliders, my loops from one of my other favorite programs. And this workout was a burner. It was leg day and 10 minutes in I was dead. I was dying. So I just wanted to show you all the amazing options that are at your fingertips.
There is a bundle deal that will save you so much money. Check it out HERE! It’s basically for a year of fitness, what most people pay in a month for their gym. I live in a little. It’s come down and to a couple of the workout moves with me because I honestly can feel that I’m showing them a healthy, happy lifestyle. And that brings me joy.
So one of my friends lost seven inches all over. Another one has no more workout guilt, because she’s never been able to fit all four workouts in a week before. When I started, I was drinking wine almost every night, lots of cheese and just feeling blah. Now I’ve been able to kick my wine cravings and I hardly ever even think about it because it’s been two months now. I’m going to have some over the holidays, but I just feel like it’s not part of my daily lifestyle anymore.
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Nov 23 2018 
Easy Eyebrow Tinting Tutorial
Easy Eyebrow Tinting Tutorial – What is the Best Way to Tint Your Eyebrows?
Do you ever get your hair colored and think I wish I could enhance my eyebrow hair color, too? I know tinting your own brows might seem like a really scary thought but I promise it’s not as intense as you may think.
This one monthly treatment has been something I’ve been loving for years!! Since I’m blonde (well, I was when I was five) and my lighter brow hairs can get faded out, I love the definition tinting my brows brings to my entire face. It also makes filling in my brows everyday a little less tedious because when the hairs are darker, there is less of a need for extra brow powder. It’s also a great thing to do before heading out to a tropical vacation. This way when you’re frolicking on the beach, swimming and laying in the sun, you don’t need to fill your brows in.
This is the exact brow powder I use daily https://amzn.to/2OUwLw0 I love this brush to sketch the powder into my brows https://amzn.to/2Twr2ju Anastasia Beverly Hills is the brand and artist who does a lot of brow shaping for the Hollywood stars, including Oprah.
Good brow color and shape can brighten an entire face. When I forget to fill in my brows, I just feel and look off. Do you pay attention to your eyebrows? I’m guessing you do if you’re taking the time to read this. Often I see women getting so used to their natural brow that they forget the impact it can have on their overall appearance. It sounds extreme but I promise brows are a big deal!!!! Having a good shape is something we all need professional help with, including me.
Stick to a color as close to your natural brow color as possible. If your brows are lighter than your hair color, go ahead and add some depth to your brows to complement your hair color.
What you will need on hand. Q-tips, cotton rounds, a mirror, a small bowl, water, tint brush, tint and solution.
First step is to not panic! You can totally do this. Have a clean face or remove your makeup with this skin cleanser and a cotton round: https://amzn.to/2BpVx3y
Then you’ll want to take this brush https://amzn.to/2Box5iY and mix a couple drops of the solution with a pea size of the Medium Brown Tint. The exact set and color I use on myself is here https://amzn.to/2zkxwcU
There are other others you can order like graphite or dark brown depending on your needs. I explain the different tint shades in my video so you know other color options.
Stroke the color onto the brow hairs all the way to the skin. You don’t have to paint the skin but some will naturally be applied. Make sure every hair has the tint color on it and then clean up any edges with a wet q-tip. Let the tint process for 2-5 minutes checking it as the time passes. Some skin and hair will process faster than others so it’s important you watch it closely.
Once you see the skin darkening and it’s been about 4-5 min. You can remove the tint with a wet cotton round. It does transfer a bit to the skin but that will wash off after one cleansing and sometimes it’s nice not to have to fill your brows in for a day or two because of the tinted skin! Make sure to get all the tint off of your brows or it will continue to process and darken and you may not like the results.
Come see me on Instagram and watch the other tips I share. I’d love a message from you with any questions or to tell me how your brows turned out!
Sending much love, Stace
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Nov 20 2018 
Week 7 Liift 4 Review
Week 7 Liift 4 Review – A Mom’s Weight Loss Transformation!
I’m so excited to share week seven with you girls. I felt really focused when I started this week because I knew I only had two weeks left of the program and I do really well with short burst and short term goals. Obviously it’s a little bit easier to see the light at the end of the tunnel, so this started shred week for us. He does two weeks, I’ve shred week and you definitely notice that he has upped the cardiac.
Have to say though, when I was doing these workouts, I did not feel very lean, but playing back and watching the videos, I’m like, oh, I actually, I can see more muscle definition. I do feel and look a little leaner, so it’s good to have a mirror in your workout space. You can focus on form. It’s good to video yourself and see the progression because otherwise you just look in the mirror.
You’re going about your day to day business and you don’t notice how much you’re changing. I am dying. Jude is a nice little workout buddy. He came down, it was Chapel Day, so he had his little red tie on and he’s like, “Mom, can I work out with you?” So I love to see how much he was actually watching me, which just goes to prove that our kids are watching us so much more than we realize. Teaching them these good habits is priceless.
Joel mixed it up this week. He totally changed the order and which we used our muscle groups. I was thinking about this morning, how much I’m noticing an improvement in my ab area and it’s because I’m working my core pretty much every day. Um, I didn’t use to do this.
I was of the understanding that you only needed to work your core every other day, but working at it daily has been really strengthening it and I’m noticing a lot more tightness in that area, especially after having two kids. That’s a big deal because I do have a slight separation in the muscles going down the middle of my stomach. So I am really excited to have this opportunity to just focus on my core more on my second free days this week.
I chose AAA from A Little More Obsessed and again, using the bands and the slides are life. I love the way it makes my muscles feel and that just adds that extra tension to those tough to work areas.
Thank you Autumn for blasting out the fat on the side of my butt. I’m working my core in every single move.
I hope this inspires you and gives you some new ideas. I really hope that you’re inspired now to join our group because if you didn’t know there is a special running where when you get Shakeology that I’m obsessed with, you get a year of all these workouts for just $10. So hit me up.
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Nov 15 2018 
Mason Jar Salads Tutorial
Mason Jar Salads Tutorial – Easy to Make Healthy Lunch
Do I love being in the kitchen? Um, no. But what I do love it is having healthy foods already prepped that I can grab quickly!
I have a huge appreciation for whole foods and how much energy they fuel me with. After going gluten-free over five years ago, I started a secret love affair with salads. Breaking up with Chonga bagels from Starbucks and sandwiches, salads soon became my bestie. In my process to lose 40 lbs of baby weight, having a salad a day kept my saddlebags away. The habit still sticks with me today and now I have a more time efficient way of keeping it alive!
All you need are a few big mouthed mason jars and your favorite salad fixings’ found here: MASON JARS
If you’re a taco loving girl such as myself, you might just want to add this to your life: FLAVOR GODS TACO SEASONING. It’s the best tasting taco seasoning I’ve ever had! My kids even noticed how yummy it is!
The layers go in this order:
- Dressing
- Hard vegetables like tomatoes and broccoli
- Meats or protein
- Soft vegetables like cucumbers
- Nuts and/or cheese
- Lettuce
These will last up to 4 days in the fridge! You simply need a bowl and fork to pack with you if you’re leaving for the day!
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Nov 12 2018 
Week 6 Liift 4 Review
Week 6 Liift 4 Review – A Mom’s Weight Loss Transformation!
Hey guys, so week six in Liift 4 is still a building week, which means I’m going heavier with my weights. If I could not keep my proper form and if my elbows slipped and form got too ugly, I would put the weights down. I would quickly pick up something lighter just because form is crucial for me. I also don’t want to strain my neck because I have an old neck injury and I really have to protect it and I’m careful with it.
So I really tried to go hard with my hip moves and then on Wednesday my free day, I did a 45 minute booty day. You saw the move just now. That was in that and it was amazing. I used sliders, I used weights, I used bands and it was actually really fun. So I love having access to all these workouts and really I just tried to focus on form.
There were a couple times I’m like, dang, it’s dark. It’s winter. I really just want to pour a glass of red wine. I just really had to focus on my water intake and just kind of getting it done. I promised myself eight weeks, no alcohol, I’m finally going to get to have wine on Thanksgiving.
I feel so much leaner and less bloated and my body feels like it works better and I sleep better when I don’t have the wine. This is why I’m doing this, and it may seem extreme to some, I knew it would get me ahead. It would also gives me that edge, which we’re always looking for, that the thing that’s gonna get us a little bit further in our progress. That makes us feel amazing and unstoppable.
So of course triple bears here. Not My favorite, but I’m getting better at keeping my knees two inches off the ground and you can see I have less middle jiggle, which I’m really excited about. I think my belly button is moving north and spray tans are life. Can I just have a moment of silence for a good spray tan?!! So join our November Challenge Group. November is the group. You need to be in it. You need this plan. It’s amazing. Have a good week.
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Nov 12 2018 
Stacy’s Favorite Supplements
Stacy’s Favorite Supplements
I put together all the supplements I take daily for you. It’s taken me five years to find my rhythm with it all and some days, when my kids were little, I was lucky to get even one balanced meal in a day!
The struggle is real but we cannot pour from an empty cup so this quick system I follow makes me feel so much more energized and ready to face the day! I understand my metabolism is not going to work in my favor anymore so I need to keep it up as well as protect my gut health to ward off disease as much as possible! Having a strong allergy to gluten, I swear my body is more sensitive!
Here’s my morning to evening plan!
I start with Mom-crack which is basically my liquid sunshine. I use it to help with muscle endurance during and a focused energy boost pre-workout. You can get yours here: MOMCRACK
Then I will re-fuel with this superfood shake! With omegas, Vitamin C, prebiotics and probiotics and 70+ exotic superfoods..it’s my everything shake! After a couple month of drinking it, I noticed way less bloat, leaner muscle mass and better skin! It’s my breakfast, or any time throughout the day I need a fast nutrient dense meal: SHAKEOLOGY
My exact blend is 12 oz of water, 6 ice cubes, a heaping teaspoon of Powdered Peanut Butter & L-Glutamine:
And a handful of spinach. I blend it in my Blendtec blender and go!
Next up, I make sure to get collagen I’m once a day and this has been my go-to lately! I take 1 Tbsp a day and it helps with repairing all tissues and keeping my hair, skin and nails repaired. It also helps with muscle repair, retention and recovery. It helps me look and feel younger. This brand is specifically a medical grade and used for chemotherapy patients so their muscles don’t atrophy during treatments. COLLAGEN
My Vitamin D quick fix to up my immune system is this one! You can drop it in your Shakeology or just right on your tongue. VITAMIN D
I add an extra layer of probiotics to ensure my gut health because I was on a strong dose of antibiotics for what felt like forever a couple years ago..I’m still healing from that. PROBIOTICS
Before bed, Matt and I have been loving this anti-stress drink. It’s a little fizzy once you mix with hot water but then you give it a stir and enjoy it like a tea. I do 1 teaspoon in a mug of water. Here’s the link: NATURAL VITALITY NATURAL CALM
On the days my workouts are more intense or I sweat a lot, I’ll also utilize the post workout Recover drink and drink it within 30 minutes after my workout. It prevent muscle soreness and gives my body the exact carb/protein levels I need to get the most from my workout. BEACHBODY PERFORMANCE RECOVER
Here’s the hydrate. Think of it as healthy Gatorade! This performance line is NSF certified and backed by Ironman. There are now artificial flavors, colors or sugars. BEACHBODY HYDRATE
Before you purchase any of the Beachbody supplements I take, make sure to email me or fill out this form: Find Your Inner Glow so I can tell you about the bundle sale kits to save you money!
All my best,
Stace
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Nov 12 2018 
Comfortable Fall Fashion
Comfortable Fall Fashion
I had to share this with you girls.
I had been looking for a long duster that wasn’t too bulky or heavy. I wanted to wear it with different tanks and leggings, you know, the mom uniform stuff.
Cardigan
When I saw this one, I knew it was the perfect material. It is so comfortable!! CARDIGAN It does run a bit big. I ordered a medium but wish I had a small. Thanks, Amazon, for supplying everything I will ever need in this life including all things mom style.
Spanx
This looks great with jeans and OTK (over the knee) boots, jean cut-offs with booties, a fitted dress or with basic black leggings. Speaking of leggings, Spanx are always an excellent choice. This is the pair I have SPANX
Next on my list is this pair of Camo Spanx CAMO SPANX because they are black but will have the different shades and design to them. I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this camo trend I’m seeing everywhere. Camo is the new black in my world.
V-Neck Tank
Here is an idea of a cute yet simple striped tank to wear with this cardigan, click here, but any tank or t-shirt would work. The one thing I’m pretty picky about for me is that when I’m wearing tight leggings, my shirt needs to be long enough to cover my “area.”
For some reason, I think it looks too revealing when your shirt is too short and your lovely lady lumps are showing. Wearing an athleisure style is a totally different rule set but if you’re dressing up and rocking this style, you need a tank or t-shirt long enough.
My husband actually requested this outfit for our thirteenth wedding anniversary date night. I’m happy he loves it because the comfort level is high and great for the stretch factor when we’ve had too many drinks and dessert to top it of. I keep forgetting how Amazon is a great place to find unique pieces with affordable pricing.
I would love to see what you do with this once you get it! XOXO, Stacy
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Nov 12 2018 
Affordable Holiday Decor
Affordable Holiday Decor
Of course the day after Halloween brings a whole new wind in my sails!! Our family starts to get our Holiday decor out and the kiddos get Christmas fever. It was a tad embarrassing at first when everyone knew we were decorating so early but now we don’t care! We jump the gun and now basically give Thanksgiving a quick wave and a smile. We wait to put up outdoor lights until after Turkey day at least!
It’s been a couple years since I added to our decorations and this year, I got bit by the “flocked tree” bug. I asked a couple friends, I know had experience in this affordable Holiday decor so I asked them where I could get a smaller tree. After they told me Walmart, I made every excuse to get there right away.
This 6 ft tree is only $35 and I was able get lights and a mini tree for our entry way:
Holiday Time Unlit 6′ Greenwood Pine Artificial Christmas Tree
It took 3 packs of these lights to string it, make sure you get white wire strands, to go with the flocked tree:
Set of 100 Warm White LED Mini Christmas Lights 4″ Spacing – White Wire
But I’ve seen a lot of girls not decorate their flocked trees.
Our house is smaller and doesn’t have many places for a second Christmas tree but I got creative and saw a spot in our dining room area. This time of year gets so dark, having extra light in the evenings is a warm welcome.
While I was there, I saw this little cutie:
Holiday Time Artificial Christmas Trees Unlit 3′ Snow Burlap Artificial Tree
And bought these battery operated twinkle lights for it:
GDEALER 4 Pack Fairy Lights Halloween String Lights Battery Operated Waterproof 8 Modes Remote Control 50 Led String Lights 16.4 Ft Copper Wire lights for Bedroom Wedding Christmas Decor Warm White
It’s perfect for our small entry above the stairs and sends light down the hallway.
Needless to say, we love it all! Having artificial trees isn’t something I grew up with but I really don’t mind it. It makes decorating November 1st easier because you don’t have to wait for the Christmas tree lots to open lol!
I found these plaid pillows and knew they would be the perfect Winter feel in our house:
Plaid Oversize Square Throw Pillow Black/Red – Threshold™
As well as this Christmas mural pillow. It goes perfect with the plaid pair I purchased above.
Toile Velvet Oversize Lumbar Throw Pillow Black/Cream – Threshold™
A nice front door wreath for under $50 is always a steal. This one feels lodge-y to me and I love the simplicity:
Wreath Flocked Pine & Pine Cone – Threshold™
I hope this inspires you to enjoy all the magic of Christmas a bit earlier this year. From my family to yours.
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Nov 11 2018 
Sorel Waterproof Boots
Sorel Waterproof Boots
The temps are dropping and I’m always on the lookout for stylish yet warm and cozy looks.
My go-to boots when I don’t want my tootsies cold are these Sorel’s. Bonus: they are on sale!! This isn’t my exact pair, I actually found mine a few years ago and they still have similar ones at Nordstrom!
They pair perfectly with some cozy Spanx or high-waisted Zella leggings and a puffy jacket. Think soccer mom uniform.
I was just talking to someone about how it used to take me over a year to invest in the shoe I really wanted, mainly because of the price. My Uggs, Tory Burch flats, Hunter boots and now these. I fight buying them because first, I question if they will go out of style too quickly and second, there are usually decent knock-offs to be found. After I finally find a discount code or sale price, I’ll buy.
I’ve come to the realization now though that is it’s something I’ve been wanting for longer than a couple months and I can’t stop thinking about it..I need to just buy them. Better to have sooner than later so I can enjoy them longer, right?!
Every time I go to Target and try to justify a cheaper pair, I’m never satisfied and end up taking them back. I’m a higher quality shoe girl and I’ve accepted it. It might mean I have quality over quantity and I’m okay with that. My husband on the other hand …
Sorel ‘Tofino Ii’ Faux Fur Lined Waterproof Boot
A diamond-quilted shaft and smooth trim add textural interest to a waterproof boot topped with a fluffy cuff. Cozy faux-fur lining with 100 grams of fixed insulation provides a soft, warm barrier between your feet and cold winter winds. Style Name: Sorel ‘Tofino Ii’ Faux Fur Lined Waterproof
Sorel ‘Joan Of Arctic’ Waterproof Snow Boot
A warm, waterproof boot is designed with cozy faux fur trim and features a lace-up panel that adjusts for a perfect fit. Comfort rated to -25 degrees Farenheit, it’s built to keep your feet feeling warm and toasty when temperatures take a nose dive. Style Name: Sorel ‘Joan Of Arctic’ Waterproof Snow Boot.
Sorel are amazing boots! Click on the pictures and go get your own pair.
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Nov 09 2018 
How to Overcome Excuses to get Your Workout In!
How to Overcome Excuses to get Your Workout In!
Motivation can be deceiving! Do you really think the people that seem to have it all together are constantly motivated? I honest to goodness used to think there was something wrong with me until I read the book by Mel Robbins called “The 5 Second Rule”. She addresses how it’s the people who simple decide to take action, even when they don’t feel like it are the ones who see success and new healthy habits in their lives. Her Ted Talk is pretty amazing, you’ll have to watch it when you get a minute!
My best tips for getting your workout in is:
- Planning! I set out my workout clothes the night before to be intentional with what I will put on first thing. Being dressed and ready to workout when I take the kids to school helps so much.
- Mom Crack! Bringing my Mom No-Excuses drink with me in the car. This let’s me drink it when I’m on my way home from the kids school and get to work shortly after I walk in the door. I can’t not workout once I’ve finished it (I mean, it a pre-workout drink) so that extra layer of accountability is key! Plus I love the taste!! Get yours here: bchbody.life/2JaYGX8
- Playlists! Turning on my favorite music and promising I’ll finish 5 minutes of my workout is the next step. That way, I’m not mentally committing to 45 minutes, just 5 and that is something anyone can do. Once I get warmed up and into it, no way would I quit. Having those fun Spotify playlists or podcasts to listen to keeps my mind focused and willing to do the work.
- Practicing “I am” statements. It is a new practice I’ve started this year. Think positive self-talk and affirmations meet endorphin highs! The ultimate reward after a workout for sure. I saw these to myself when I’m stretching and cooling down. Statements like “I am capable. I am worthy of success. I am strong.” You get the drift. The way we speak to ourselves is very very powerful.
- Anxiety Warrior. The anxiety I may feel trying to add more healthy habits to my day like planning my food or fitting in a workout pales in comparison to what I feel when I just let my day happen. When I feel in control of the things I have control over, my life is just better! I can now teach my kids how important self discipline is and that we have the power to finish a day strong and accomplished!
I hope these help you in your search for that simple healthy lifestyle you’re seeking. You know where to find me if you want the plan that’s worked so well for me and my families schedule!
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