Trust the Process

Sometimes you have to take a step back to move forward. Trust me when I say I know how challenging this can be. Sometimes we aren’t ready to do it until we are FORCED, and our bodies MAKE us find another way 💛

Every week I get messages asking me what the Move Your Body workouts look like inside the membership.

Anytime you see me strength training in my stories…you better believe it’s a Move Your Body workout.

There’s more than meets the eye regarding the basics of squatting, benching, deadlifting, rowing + lunging.

It’s HOW you do what you do that GETS + KEEPS the results.

• Every exercise is a core exercise when you are breathing well and in a good position.
• The ribcage and pelvis need to be able to rotate for us to use our hips/ glutes + abdominals.
• Your hamstrings control the position of your pelvis, so we need to strengthen them.
• We can’t just stay in one plane of motion or just walk/ do yoga and expect to be able to run and play with our kids as we get older.
• You don’t need to smash yourself six days a week to FEEL like you’ve done the work.

Imma make it challenging with limited equipment + for those who don’t have a ton of time.

There ARE options for landmine-based barbell loading. I just want you to build a solid base first. 💪🏽

This goes against everything being thrown in your face. You have to set your ego aside + trust the process 💫

When you’re ready, let me know. 🤗

Tight Upper Body? Try This!

Believe it or not, another one of the major contributors to my back pain with deadlifting was the tension I was holding in my upper body 😏

Or rather my INABILITY to drive air into certain parts of my upper ribcage 🤯

Try this breathing exercise midday or at the start of your workout.

I LOVE THE WALL for bringing awareness to the back body and a sense of where your spinal curves are.

Try a set or two of 10 breaths!

5-Ingredient Italian Chicken Dinner​
I am all about keeping cooking easy. Here's a one pot recipe that is simple to make and delicious to taste! 😋

Ingredients:

• 2–3 pounds chicken (any cut)
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, chopped
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed & chopped
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions:

1. Add potatoes and green beans to the slow cooker. Stir to mix.
2. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Add chicken on top of potatoes & green beans.
3. Season all the food with the Italian seasoning.
4. Pour the diced tomatoes on top of the chicken.
5. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.

Enjoy!

Give This Podcast a Listen

We are constantly bombarded with fad diets and being told what, when, and how to eat. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's podcast with Michelle Shapiro RD is a great listen if your relationship with food needs a little TLC. They talk about losing weight while loving your body through the process. Having gone through gut issues, I especially loved this podcast because it explores the idea of food as medicine. Some consider this a radical idea in our world today, but to me, it makes perfect sense. Maybe it will for you, too. ❤️

Here's the link to join one of my drop-in classes! They happen every Wednesday at 7AM EST and every Friday at 8AM EST. I have variations for EVERY move. Hope to see you there!

XOXO,

Stacey