Fitness

Lean Cuisine

Hello Friends,

I’m so excited to be partnering with Lean Cuisine to share one of my favorite, quick and easy, nutritious go-to meals: Lean Cuisine Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese with a side of broccolini. I love this flavor – not only does it have cheddary, cheesy goodness but the pasta is organic. I always make sure to fill half my plate with veggies to make it a balanced meal.

Here is the broccolini recipe for you all to try:

Ingredients-

Broccolini or broccoli (any amount you want)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Lemon

Instructions-

Preset your oven to 350 degrees. Wash and prep the broccoli/broccolini then spread them out on a cookie sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the veggies then add salt and pepper to taste.

Place in oven and bake for 15 min.

When the broccoli has been in the oven for about 10 minutes, I get started on the Lean Cuisine. [Insert product cooking instructions]

Then, after they’re both done baking, remove broccoli/broccolini from the oven and sprinkle some lemon juice over the veggies. Fill half your plate with the broccoli and add your serving of Lean Cuisine.

And you’re DONE!

This meal is perfect for when I’m on the run or limited on time… because let’s be honest, moms never have enough time to eat haha. Easy meals help me stick with my goals to live a balanced lifestyle and help me realize that eating a nutritious meal doesn’t need to be a big overwhelming ordeal.

I hope you all enjoy this delicious cheesy and balanced meal!

Thanks for reading,

Xoxo,

Becca

BBG FAQ

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

Fitness Journey

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

Fitness During Pregnancy

YOGA MAMA TANK: Oh Baby Chic // JACKET: Albion // FLORAL LEGGINGS: Albion // SANDALS: Birkenstock // EARRINGS: Soel Boutique (boutique site) // NECKLACE: Amara Day Spa (boutique site) // YOGA STUDIO: Centered City Yoga // XTEND BARRE CLASSES: Xtend Barre // PHOTOGRAPHY: Rachel Vivienne Photography (Facebook) (Instagram: @rachelvivienne)

Happy Wednesday Everyone! I’m so excited to share with you some of my favorite pregnancy workouts. I absolutely LOVE my Xtend Barre classes and the occasional yoga. I prefer a more upbeat class, so Xtend Barre is perfect for me. It’s a Pilates and dance inspired workout that will not only sculpt your body, but also chisel it! I have continued taking classes throughout my pregnancy because it is fantastic for expecting moms. However, I haven’t been taking them as frequent as I once did. I alternate it with some prenatal yoga classes from Centered City to get me stretched out and calm.

As my pregnancy progressed and my belly got bigger, I began to really enjoy going for walks. I have hip problems from my dancing days, so sometimes that is all I can handle. It’s surprisingly a great workout and Lady really loves them haha!

I love my comfy workout tank from Oh Baby Chic! They have tons of cute mommy tees, and they always have great maternity style ideas on Pinterest. (make sure to check them out!) And last but not least, my floral leggings and jacket from Albion Fit! They have the cutest prints and are SO SOFT and COMFY! They also offer swimsuits and child sizes!

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Becca