Rebecca Swiss

Classy and Fabulous

BBG FAQ

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BBG (Bikini Body Guide) app click HERE

 

Hi Friends!

First of all, thank you SO much for all your support and kind words! I wish I could hug and thank each of you in person because I feel like words are insufficient. This fitness journey of mine has truly been life changing and I love sharing and helping as many of you as I can. I have had tons of questions about the Kayla Itsines BBG workouts so here are some answers to some FAQ. :)

What is BBG? It is the Bikini Body Guide workouts created by Kayla Itsines and Tobi Pearce.

Do you use her app or the guides? I use her app and the link to it is in pink above.

Do you use her meal plans or do your own? I do my own meal plans. I’m not the most experienced cook so I prefer my meals to be as simple as possible!

What do you eat? I have started a new tradition that I start every January. I go on a strict only protein, fruits, veggies, healthy fats, and very few carbs diet for 12 weeks. I drink TONS of water and each week I have 1 cheat meal and dessert. My goal with this diet is to learn all about healthy options and substitutes for my favorite foods. It’s not necessarily a “diet”…. it’s a lifestyle.

Here is a food schedule that I like to do…

BREAKFAST: Kind Bar and a banana or apple (I don’t like to eat too much in the morning)

LUNCH: Avocado toast with sliced tomatoes on top or almond butter and honey toast

DINNER: Steamed veggies and grilled salmon

SNACKS: Fruits, veggies, almonds

DRINKS: I only drink water I make sure to drink 68oz (4 16.9oz water bottles)

How much of your diet did you change? ALL OF IT! 80% of how you look is what you eat. So don’t just workout and eat whatever and expect to look amazing. Change your whole lifestyle… don’t plan on this being temporary.

How do you complete the circuits?  I do the circuits as many times as I can until the timer goes off. I go as fast as I can but make sure that I am keeping good form. Working out with correct form and making sure that you’re truly working the muscle helps you get the best and safest workout! Bad form = injuries! So make sure that you are listening to your body and if there is a sharp pain then you’re either doing the exercise in bad form or you need to take it easy. Her mini how-to videos on the app are great to help you know how to do an exercise.

Do you do strictly BBG or do you do other workouts as well? I strictly do BBG but lately I like to add some extra butt exercises. I like to do yoga for my LISS sometimes instead of walking on an incline (incline: 15 and speed: 2.5-3) all the time. It’s good to change things up!

Do you go to the gym or do you have equipment at home? I go to the gym.. I just can’t get motivated at home so it’s worth it to me to have a gym membership. Plus they have everything I need there and I get time for myself because of the childcare. But if you’re a home workout person then that’s great! these workouts require some equipment but not tons. So you can easily get by with some at home stuff.

How long did it take for you to start seeing change? 5 weeks… it took me 5 weeks to lose 2 pounds! it’s not going to be fast, it’s not going to be easy, it will kill you emotionally and physically. BUT it will be worth it! There is no pill or quick fix.. you won’t lose 10lbs in a week. give yourself a realistic timeline and just put your head down and work for it. In a year, you’ll look back and be glad you started today!

How do you stay motivated and consistent? COMMITMENT is KEY! You have to decide that you will keep up with your eating and workouts even on the bad days. Make it a priority and plan it into your schedule. If you don’t have a set time to go to the gym then you will always push it off and end up not going. And most of all!! Find a way in yourself to keep going… for me, I would look in the mirror and ask if I was happy with what I saw. If I said no, then I would get ready and go without another thought.

The only person in this world who can change your life is yourself!! So stop giving yourself excuses and do something about whatever it is you’re unhappy with. Be strong and believe in yourself! YOU CAN DO THIS!

xoxo,

Becca

Adopt Don’t Shop This Christmas

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Humane Society // photos: Peace Photo

 

Hello Friends,

So remember that day that I spent at the Human Society? You guys, it was one of the best shoots I’ve ever done!! First of all, it was so fun getting together with these ladies and playing with cute dogs. But what I loved the most was giving these sweet animals a day away from their kennel and some needed one-on-one time to play in the fresh grass and just be cared for.

Since I was a little girl I have loved dogs. I love all animals but dogs especially! So when I walked in and saw Doc’s cute little face, I just couldn’t resist picking him up (Doc is that little chihuahua’s name). It was love at first sight! Unfortunately, we decided as a family that it wasn’t the right time to add another member to the family. But I was SO close to taking him home!!

So this Christmas, if it’s the perfect time for you to add to your cute family… take the time to go to the humane society and see if one of those cuties catches your eye. Not only will you make their day.. but you will give that animal a second chance to have a home and life.

Merry Christmas everyone:)

xoxo,

Becca

Cyber Monday Deals!

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LEGGINGS: Blanqi // BOOTIES: Target // TURTLE-NECK SWEATER: Nordstrom (similar) // CARDIGAN: H&M // HAT: Target // SUN GLASSES: Nordstrom // DIAPER BAG: Nena & Co // A’s ROMPER: Rags to Raches // BEANIE: Beau Hudson // CARDIGAN: Old Navy // BABY CONVERSE: Nordstrom // LIPSENSE: Swiss Kisses – Color Charts – Order Form // PHOTOGRAPHY: Peace Photo

 

HAPPY CYBER MONDAY!

Ok, today there’s are TONS of great deals going on so make sure not to miss out! Here are a list of my favorites :)

50% off Blanqi leggings

15% off + free shipping + no tax + free lipstick holder Swiss Kisses LipSense

25% off Nena & Co bags

25% off select style from Freshly Picked

25% off Rags to Raches

20% off Chatbooks

Happy shopping!

xoxo,

Becca

Blanqi Black Friday!

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BLANQI BLACK FRIDAY SALE // PHOTOGRAPHY: Peace Photo

 

Hello friends!

I’m sorry I’ve been so horrible about posting on my blog lately. Life has been so busy that I literally forgot that Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK!! What!! So yeah, for me.. like my most recent post, Halloween was yesterday haha. Anyways, now that we are all approaching the best time of year, lets chat about Black Friday! I have a TON of great deals coming your way so make sure to keep an eye out for them because you don’t want to miss out on my favorite gifts to give this season. Like these Blanqi Leggings!

Guys, I literally live in these haha! Now that Aiden has been walking around like he owns the place, I have officially begun the mom chase. And to survive such constant cardio, these babies have been my saving grace (*hands raised emoji… I need emoji’s on my laptop). They are SO comfy and breathable plus they come up pretty high so it helps my PP body look smooth under my clothes. So believe me when I say that anyone that gets these will be EXTREMELY happy! Because of their high waist support, its a great present for new breastfeeding moms!

Well loves, have the best weekend ever and thank you for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

 

Hello Fall

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RUG: Lorena Canals Rugs // DOCK: DockATot // SOCKS: Happy Socks Official // BLANKET: Finn + Emma // PJs: Old Navy // PHOTOGRAPHY: Peace Photo

 

Happy Sunday!

We have had the busiest month and I’m so glad it’s almost over! Dan has been traveling and working a ton… sometimes we go with him and sometimes we don’t. Currently, we are heading home from San Diego. It was a short but sweet trip. Dan throws events for different Universities so while he does that, we go explore the city. But now that the month is ending… we will finally be home and I’m SO excited to enjoy this yummy fall season and welcome in the holidays! It’s seriously my favorite time of year. I hope you all are enjoying some cozy family time as well! It’s officially time to get those Halloween costumes ready and I just can’t handle my excitement haha!

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

Aiden turns 1 Dino Style

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CAKE + CUPCAKES: Sweet Tooth Fairy (@The District in South Jordan, UT) // CALLIGRAPHY+ SIGNS: Sarah Ward Calligraphy and here // POPSICLES: Lick’D Pops // PARTY DECOR: Hobby Lobby + Target // // PHOTOGRAPHY: Shelli Dame Photography// AIDEN’S B-DAY SHIRT: Ily Couture // MY DRESS: Neesees Dresses

 

Hello Friends,

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY TO MY LITTLE DINO!! Aiden’s real birthday is in July but we travel a lot during the summer so we decided to have his first birthday party when we could have our family and friends around for it. So September it was haha!! Two months late but it was still a blast! We had some Sweet Tooth Fairy cake and cupcakes (which were AMAZING!) and all the words, writing, and signs were made by my dear friend Sarah Ward Calligraphy. I’m obsessed with how everything looked and turned out… seriously the cutest party! And to help with the heat, we had some delicious popsicles from Lick’D Pops… no joke, they are my absolute favorite treats ever now. If you guys haven’t tried them then you should… go get them at any Harmons. You’ll thank me later haha :)

Again, HUGE THANK YOU to everyone involved in pulling off the best first birthday for little A!! I seriously couldn’t have done it with out you all! AND Thank you to Shelli Dame Photography for not only taking pictures at the party but she also helped set up… talk about going above and beyond :)

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!

xoxo,

Becca

Crock Pot Meals with a little Fashion

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DRESS: Target // BOOTIES: Target // HAT: H&M // CHOKER: Urban Outfitters // DIAPER BAG: Fawn Design // PHOTOGRAPHY: Peace Photo

 

Hello Friends,

I’m so sorry this took me FOREVER to post!! But, better late then never right? Here are some recipies from those crock pot meals I made earlier this summer. I pre-made these and froze them… they last for 6 months so even if you don’t use them right away, you don’t have to worry about tossing your food. We ate them for dinner almost every night (with plenty of left overs) so we had dinner premade for a month and a half! Oh, and I made them with a partner and bought the food in bulk so it was much cheaper. It cost us each about $250 for all this food! Hope you like these as much as we did!!

By the way, somethings on the menu have been changed slightly so if there are some things missing that’s because they weren’t that good haha.

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

 

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The Baby Cubby Car Seat Guide

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAR SEAT GUIDE HERE

 

CAR SEAT: Maxi Cosi – The Baby Cubby // AIDEN’S MOCCS: Freshly Picked // MY DRESS: Neesee’s Dresses // PHOTOGRAPHY: Peace Photo

 

HELLO, Hello!

As you know, from following our adventures on instagram (@rebecca_swiss), Aiden has been growing WAY too fast and has now moved onto his big boy car seat! It was such a sad moment saying good bye to the infant seat but we had a blast looking for this new seat for him. The Baby Cubby is one of my favorite stores to shop from and they have a car seat guide (here) that makes the selection process a breeze. I love how they make you feel at home at their store and help you for as long as you need with answers to questions and they price match!

After going through the guide, I was debating between two car seats; the Nuna Rava and the Maxi Cosi Pria 85. I loved how they both looked… so sleek, classy, and black (I love all black things!). They both have high safety, extreme comfort for your child and easy to clean. We decided on the Maxi Cosi because it was a little more budget friendly.  Aiden LOVES it and is so happy to not be crammed in his tiny infant seat anymore hahaha (poor guy). I’m in love with it too! We have had it for a few weeks now and I highly recommend it!

Well, I hope this helps all you parents with some of your shopping questions and thank you for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca

Fitness Journey

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WORKOUT TOP: Cory Vines // LEGGINGS: Cory Vines // BBG (BIKINI BODY GUIDE): Kayla Itsines // PHOTOGRAPHY: Kali Poulsen Photography

 

Hello Babes!

First off, I have to thank you all for all the love and support I have received from every single one of you!!!! Thank you SO SO MUCH for all the kind words! I have also received TONS of questions about my fitness journey and what I did to get here. Well, first and foremost, you have to know that it wasn’t easy and it won’t be easy for anyone. But it works and its totally worth it!

My workout is called BBG (Bikini Body Guide) and the creator of this amazing life changing hell is Kayla Itsines. She is truly a genius and has come up with a great fat burning workout. I have the app and pay for the 3 month membership… and yes, it’s totally worth it! Do you know how much a personal trainer is.. virtual or in person? Well, it’s MUCH more then $54.99 for 3 months. So basically its only like $20 a month. Totally affordable! You can do the workouts at home or at the gym. I prefer the gym because after getting far into the program you start needing weights and other things to complete the workout. But if you buy your own stuff then you should be good at home. Also, it’s only 28 min long so you can easily fit it into a busy schedule (especially during nap time for you moms out there 😉 ).

My diet, (which wasn’t a diet.. it was a lifestyle change) consisted of, protein, veggies, fruits, healthy fats, and TONS of water. I would only have a few carbs a day.. for example, I would have a sandwich for lunch and the two buns were my carbs. And of course, for my sanity, I had a cheat meal (including dessert) once a week. I did that diet strictly for 3 months (12 weeks). After the 3 months, I continued my healthy choices and lived life normally. After such a strict diet, my stomach couldn’t take tons of greasy and fried foods anymore. And I started craving healthy options like fruits and veggies for snacks instead of chips and sweets. It takes 20 days to build a habit. So, after my 3 months, I had completely changed my life.

About 80% of how you look is what you eat. So, if you’re wanting to loose weight, you HAVE TO EAT HEALTHY. You can workout all you want and still gain weight if you eat like crap. And if you don’t want to lose weight and don’t want to go to the gym then just make healthy choices and you should be good (but every body is different so don’t quote me on this). BUT, if you want to truly change your life and body from over weight or whatever makes you unhappy about it, then there is no other way then to do both. Eat correctly and keep consistently going to the gym. Losing weight doesn’t happen over night. The beginning is the worst!! But once you get into the swing of things you should be good. And no matter how much you want to stop.. DON’T!! Give yourself a year for you to get the change you want. A year seems like a long time but time will pass anyway. In a year from now you could be looking your best.. or you could still be where you are. Either way.. the year will pass. So go make it worth it! Because you are worth it and you’ll love yourself for it!

Thank you all so much for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca