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{friday 5}

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Is anyone else as excited as I am for the freakin’ weekend?  Yes?  Yeah, I thought so!!  You guys, I have NOTHING that I have to or need to do tomorrow.  Say whaaattt?  Sofa king excited to kick it and do whatever the f I want.  Should I lay out?  Maybe cook something bomb?  Shop?  Watch TV all day?  Who knows, but I already know it’s going to be a killer day!!

It’s Friday and you all know that I’ve got 5 things on my mind…..

 

ONE – This was an out-take that I almost deleted.  Then I looked again and kept it.  This week I did some major reflecting.

I was going to “fire” my life coach this week.  Not because I don’t think she’s the absolute shit. (She is THE shit)  But, because I thought I was good-to-go and didn’t need to meet on a weekly basis anymore.  WRONG!  I had a complete meltdown.  She asked one simple question that put me in a total tailspin.  Her response “You don’t have to be on-point all the time.”  Followed with  “You’re so hard on yourself.”

Life is hard, but so am I!  I’m happier than I’ve been in a long long time.  I’m working on becoming the very best version of me, but this shit is a process and it’s going to take some time.

Needless to say, I scheduled an appointment next week!  LOL!

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That very same day, I saw this on Instagram…and it hit me hard!!

 

You’re so hard on yourself.

Take a moment.

Sit back.

Marvel at your life,

at the grief that softened you,

at the heartache that wisened you,

at the suffering that strengthened you.

You still grow.

Be proud of this.

 

WOW, that was kinda deep for a Friday 5.

 

TWO –  Kaia sisters – You are pretty fucking awesome.  Keep that shit up!  Hell week is OVER and we all survived!  Yeahhhh!  The workouts were extra challenging and I saw so many ladies kick ass!  It was beyond motivating!!  I was never able to make it back to Kaia for a double day, but I did do a couple doubles at home + Oasis in the evenings on my own.  I’m tired.  My muscles are sore.  Next week is detox week.  I’m feeling super unmotivated.  I know the key to next week is going to be “keep it simple” as Melika would say.

Smoothie + soup + salad.

2 weeks of BRIK left.  We got this!!!  Knuckles!

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{lunchtime}

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The weekend struggle is real.  But, I vow to get my weekends in check starting this weekend.  I mean, you can’t expect me to eat rabbit food and lemon water in Vegas, right?  I don’t even think they serve it?

Weekdays are so much easier.  I go to work.  I eat what I pack.  That’s it!  I don’t have wine or tortilla chips begging me to consume them.  My portion control is on point.  No one extra bites.  And I drink enough water to fill a kiddie pool.  No joke.

This week I had NO time to meal prep.  Vegas got the best of me!  I just had to swing it.  And keep it as clean as possible.  Remember I can eat the same thing for about 4 days without getting sick of it, which makes things pretty simple.

Both of these lunches are Kaia friendly too!!

Taco Salad Mason Jar //

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The ever so simple taco salad mason jar.  It’s self-explanatory.

Mix salsa with a little greek yogurt and add first to keep everything from getting soggy.

Then layer salad toppings:

  • halved cherry tomatoes
  • quartered cucumber slices
  • green onion
  • cilantro
  • black beans
  • ground turkey (seasoned with cumin + cayenne + onion + garlic + chili powder)
  • romaine (packed)
  • sliced avocado on the very top

I made two of these for the week and they are always so yummy come lunch time.   It would be good with chicken and any variety of veggies.  The options are endless!

 

Tuna Egg Boats //

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{curried chickpea salad sliders // love + lemons}

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It’s Kaia detox week.  I’ve been doing pretty good!  I mean, I daydream about pizza like all damn day.   And what I’m going to eat next…lol.

This is pretty accurate!  Don’t lie, you know pizza sounds so good right about now!!

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Anyway, I’m passing up the cheesey goodness for vegan + gluten-free + Kaia friendly this week.  And I found a yummy recipe I wan’t to share with my Kaia girls.

Curried Chickpea Salad Sliders from Love + Lemons

September hit and everyone is saying happy fall.  Except it’s 100 damn degrees outside.  It’s hot AF!  Which also means, I don’t want to cook with my stove or oven.  My kitchen cooks…literally.  You turn either on and the temp rises at least 20 degrees.  No joke.  Anyway, I’ve been making pretty easy meals this week.  I came across another Love + Lemons recipe that is vegan + gluten-free + Kaia detox friendly!!

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Man their photography puts my iPhone snaps to shame…lol.

 

I’m on day two of mowing down on these lettuce wraps and I totally dig them.  The curry adds such a unique kick that makes this recipe pop.  If you’re not sure about the curry then use 1/2 of what the recipe calls for.  Or swap with your favorite spice.

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{friday 5}

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Ahh, long weekend I’ve been waiting for you!  Cheers friends!!

Because it’s Friday and you know I’ve got 5 things on my mind…..

ONE – Remember a while back I posted {bailey texts}?  The power of a simple text message.  How it can turn an otherwise shitting day into a pretty damn good day?  Well I started Monday morning with this message:

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Tears, I tell ya.  Happy tears.  No, I feel lucky to call you my friend ♥

It was day #1 of Kaia.  Somehow I over slept and was late.  Story of my life.  To top it off, I was super disappointed with my pre-BRIK weight.  Sounds lame, but I gained 7 lbs and was totally beating myself up over it.  This message came at the most perfect time.  When I needed it.  Fuck the 7 lbs.  I feel great.  I have amazing supportive friends.  They inspire and cheer me on and know when a simple text message can really make an otherwise shitty morning into a pretty damn good week.  Stop what you’re doing.  RIGHT NOW!  Grab your phone, if it’s not already in your hand.  Text a homie or loved one!  Hit send.  Done!  It’s day, sometimes even week changing and takes less than 2 minutes to do.

TWO – I introduced my Mom to snap chat Wednesday night.  We did every filter possible and laughed our asses off.  The voice changer…OMG!   Clearly we are totally sober in this selfie….haha.  You may think my Mom is a good influence, but she’s not.  I was dressed and ready to do my yard work.  Lawn mower out blower out…everything.  My Mom calls – “wanna come over and drink wine?”  I put that mower away and hopped in my car in about 2 minutes flat.  Fuck it!  We drank a shit ton of wine and talked about everything imaginable.  Now that she’s retired, she thinks she can take off to Tahoe for a week and Cabo and all kinds of fun places.  I missed her.  Bailey missed her even more.

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{love + lemons creamy white bean & tomato soup}

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Love + Lemons got it right with this recipe.  It’s soup-er easy…haha.  There is something relaxing about making a big ol’ pot of soup.  Especially healthy soup.  It’s hearty, but light and delicious.  White bean + thyme + tomatoes….yummm!

Best part – it’s Kaia friendly!

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Creamy White Bean + Tomato Soup

Here’s what you’ll need:

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{friday 5}

Posted in Decor, fashion, fitness, friday, Gift Guide, health, Healthy, Kaia, kid style by

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We got that Friday Feelin’ around here.  I think we can all agree – it’s been a long week and everyone is equally ready for the weekend.  Whatever you do or have planned, ENJOY!!!

It’s Friday, so you know I’ve got 5 things on my mind……

ONE – Back in January my new years resolution was to get myself back.  Not just back in shape.  But, back to feeling good again.  Click here to read about how I got started with Kaia Fit.  I’m currently 14 lbs down from those pre-BRIK photos.  They scare me every time Kaia Woodland shares them on Facebook…lol.  I can’t say enough about Kaia.  It’s changed my life + body.  I can’t thank Melika enough for getting me back here after a brief break.

Tour de Kaia BRIK begins Monday morning at 5am.  I’ve got my meal plan set.  Measurements + weight recorded.  The next 6 week are going to be intense and I’m 100% ready!

Sooooo, in true xoxostacyb fashion – I’m going to once again share with all my readers the nitty-gritty.  I’m sharing my measurements + weight with anyone in the world that wants to see.  Scary AF!  Embarrassing AF!  I’ve found that nothing holds you more accountable than sharing the truth!  Too bad we couldn’t have weighed-in before the Yolo County Fair.  Ha!

 

After seeing the pictures I made the conscious decision to crop my face.  I almost died.  That’s what I look like at 5am?  Haha…my poor Kaia sisters see me like this everyday and I had no idea.  My pre coffee + pre shower look is all bad. #iwokeuplikethis #sorry

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{mediterranean bean salad + spiralizer}

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Did you happen to catch the Skinny Taste Mediterranean Bean Salad recipe a few weeks ago?  It caught my eye.  I kept seeing it pop up on my facebook news feed and pinterest.  I finally made it….with a couple changes.  And it’s Kaia friendly!  Whoop Whoop!

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This bean + veggie salad is light + fresh, using lemon juice and fresh herbs.

Here’s what you’ll need:

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{weekend notes}

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Happy Tuesday peeps.  I’m getting used to this Tuesday instead of Monday gig.  Sounds better than Happy Monday anyway, right?  Cheers to the week being 60% done!!

Friday nights that start like this are always my favorite.

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Had to gear up for David Nail at the Grad.  Haha.  I literally have NOT been to the Grad since I was about 18 I’m guessing?  Well, it hasn’t changed much.  Except this time we were VIP.

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{risky business}

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{photo cred: Kaia Fit Woodland}

 

Kaia Fit Risky Business, that is.  I’m 5 workouts into this CORE session and I’m absolutely LOVING it!  I swear it’s all my mindset.  My mind and my body are on the same page for the first time in a long time.  It’s pretty amazing what you can get done when your head is in the game too.   The workouts have been hard AF.  My shirt drenched.  My muscles are so sore they are screaming at me all before 6am.

Wondering what this CORE session is all about?  Here ya go……

This IS Risky Business, Ladies! Which means it’s time to check in with where you are in life and prepare to make some changes. Maybe it isn’t time for a major overhaul right now, but there’s no doubt there are a few things you’d like alter, tidy up or polish a bit. So why not take the LEAP OF A LIFETIME when you know you have a team of women behind you who will celebrate your victories and have your back when you need a little extra support. Begin by promising yourself one thing. As you get started on your list of “leaps”, focus only on positive outcomes. This is a time to forget about roadblocks and possible failures (and there will be failures, FOR SURE) and keep your eye on your successes, the end game and the prize. Remembering too, there is no final destination here, only the journey and every step of the way should be embraced and enjoyed!

My list of risk’s I’m taking are just a little to personal to share right now.  Maybe as I conquer them I will feel a little more inclined to share?  We shall see!

 

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