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When I say this design came to me in a dream I quite literally mean it haha it really came to me in my sleep. I had been thinking about how to make the overmantel work since the stone structure placement kind of made it more difficult.

Putting 2x4s up the wall allowed us to place the shiplap over the top part of the stone and took it out from the wall a little bit. Then Craig built the mantel over the existing stone one - which by the way was the worst mantel that ever existed. It was only about 3 inches deep, it was completely uneven, and it was tilted forward. So basically it was impossible to get anything to really stay on the mantel. Useless lol. Now I have a nice big mantel I can style and put up Christmas decorations and it just looks amazing. 

Overmantel paint color: @sherwinwilliams Worldly Gray
Mantel stain: Minwax Special Walnut

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This is sort of a “it’s gotta get a little worse before it gets better” situation but I HAVE A VISION PPL trust me😅 Hit follow and stick around for part 2!

Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ⬇️

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
White Lime Interior/Exterior Limewash
•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick 6-in Reusable
Assorted Flat Wall brush

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Fitness, Lifestyle, Style, Workouts · April 23, 2017

Weekly Workout Schedule + High Waist Crop Leggings (+ FITTER & The Bikini Series)

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Hi friends!  If you read my post last week then the information in this week’s post should come as no surprise.  I wrote about how I am going to participate in the Tone It Up Bikini Series in conjunction with my own workouts just as a fun way to change it up and get ready for summer. That does not mean I will be doing all of their workouts AND all of my workouts…I don’t have time for that and I would be burnt out in the first week!  So I plan to post my weekly workout schedule as normal, except for a little something special…I am going to launch my FITTER program today that I have worked for a long time on! I couldn’t figure out the right time to do it, and now seemed as good a time as any! FITTER is a 6-Week Program while the Bikini Series lasts for 8 weeks, so I’ll figure out what I’m going to do those last 2 weeks when we get there.

So I’ll post the FITTER Weekly Workout Schedule here as always on Sundays, and then I will also input the TIU workouts that I am going to aim to do as “add on’s” or as an “and/or” type of thing with my workout.  I should say some of their workouts that they have programmed are their new Beach Babe 5 DVD that you have to purchase, so in that case if you don’t feel like getting that, just use my workouts instead.  Check out my newly developed FITTER Exercise Index page that has the picture demos of every move of the workouts in the program.

FYI: All of the FITTER circuits are approximately 26 minutes or less, so keep that in mind when you are scheduling

Monday: Legs & Cardio + optional Tone It Up 20 minute walk

6 minute circuits- Do each circuit for 6 minutes each, as many times through as you can in those 6 minutes.  Do circuit 1, then circuit 2, then repeat each again.

Circuit 1:

  • 12 squat jacks
  • 16 squats with alternating side leg raise
  • 16 alternating curtsy lunge with T-raise
  • 30 seconds high knee runs
  • 40 alternating skaters

Circuit 2:

  • 20 split lunge jumps
  • 10 back lunges with front kick
  • 15 squats with overhead press
  • 10 burpees

Bonus Burner: Do as many rounds as you can in 2 minutes!

  • 10 jumps squats
  • 20 straight leg booty kickbacks per side

Tuesday: Cardio: 30-45 minutes of your choice + Tone It Up Sandy Sweat HIIT Workout (14 minutes)

Wednesday: Abs, Arms, & Cardio + Tone It Up ABSOLUTELY BOOTYFUL  (26 minutes)

6 minute circuits- Do each circuit for 6 minutes each, as many times through as you can in those 6 minutes.  Do circuit 1, then circuit 2, then repeat each again.

Circuit 1:

  • 10 jumpings jacks + 10 plank jacks
  • 10 up/down planks
  • 14 hammer curls to press
  • 12 triceps kickbacks + booty kickbacks (per side)
  • 30 weight runs

Circuit 2:

  • 10 woodchops w/ dumbbells per side
  • 10 knee to elbow plank to downdog single leg kickback
  • 40 mountain climbers
  • 20 jacks with dumbbell shoulder press
  • 10 dumbbell rows

Bonus Burner: Do as many rounds as you can in 2 minutes!

  • 30 seconds monkey runs
  • 40 bicycle abs

Thursday: Cardio: 30-45 minutes of your choice + Optional Tone It Up Daily Moves

Friday: Full Body Workout And/Or Tone It Up30 Rep Challenge (29 minutes)

6 minute circuits- Do each circuit for 6 minutes each, as many times through as you can in those 6 minutes.  Do circuit 1, then circuit 2, then repeat each again.

Circuit 1:

  • 15 squat jumps
  • 15 squats with overhead press
  • 30 weight runs
  • 20 v-sis with bicep curl

Circuit 2:

  • 12 single leg back lunge w/ hop
  • 30 alternating spider planks
  • 10 burpees
  • 12 single leg booty kick backs with triceps kickbacks per side

Bonus Burner: Do as many rounds as you can in 2 minutes!

  • 15 squat jacks
  • 15 x-ups

Saturday: Cardio: 45-60 minutes of your choice (OR Run/Walk a 5k! If you’re a beginner or building up endurance, do a walk/run combo!  If you’re a more experienced runner, aim for a 10k.) + Tone It Up Arms & Abs DVD

Sunday: Active Rest Day: 20 minute leisurely walk

Okay!! Let’s crush these next 8 weeks! Who is with me?! 🙂

PS-Don’t forget to go enter my protein powder giveaway here!!

xo,

Bess

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Comments

  1. Katy Harrell says

    April 23, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    This is SO AMAZING! I am so proud of you!!! You are seriously my fitness idol. Keep killing it. Love you!

    Reply
  2. Kelly Hoover || The Glamorous Teacher says

    April 23, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    I love Tone It up too!! Girl so proud of all of your hard work!! Looking amazing!

    xo,

    Kelly Hoover
    http://www.theglamorousteacher.com

    Reply
  3. Rachel says

    April 25, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    I love that you are doing this FITTER series!! I can definitely use some fitness advice! 🙂

    Lots of love,

    Rachel
    http://www.looklovelyliving.com

    Reply
  4. Mackenzie Bay says

    April 27, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    Loving your workout look girl! I am definitely referring to this for a good workout guide! (:
    Have a great rest of your week <3
    XO Mackenzie
    mackenziebay.com

    Reply
  5. Tammy says

    April 27, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    This and you are amazing! You’re going to get me summer ready.

    Reply

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Happy 9th anniversary to the love of my life! I’ Happy 9th anniversary to the love of my life! I’m the luckiest girl to have you🤍🤍🤍
Halloween front porch! Ghosts, skeletons, bats, & Halloween front porch! Ghosts, skeletons, bats, & witch hats! Still have to add my spooky orange lights and of course our jack o lanterns 🎃 

Comment HALLOWEEN below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5oXzu #ltkhome #ltkhalloween #ltkseasonal #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweenfrontporch
These ghosts we got last year are some of our favo These ghosts we got last year are some of our favorite Halloween decorations 🎃Easy to put together and they light up too! Currently on sale ‼️ be sure to follow along to see what I’ve done differently with them this year 👻 which I’ll be sharing later this week!! 

Comment GHOST below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5oLFP #ltkseasonal #ltksalealert #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweendecorations #ghostdecor
Friday clean with meeeee! (& Avery) 🫧 happy fri Friday clean with meeeee! (& Avery) 🫧 happy friday!🤍🤍🤍

Comment CLEAN for details!

https://liketk.it/5ni9u

#cleaning #dailyvlog #cleanwithme #fridayclean #friday #fridaymotivation #fridayroutine
This tile project completes the fireplace renovati This tile project completes the fireplace renovation🖤🤍 Be sure to go back and watch parts one and two to see the complete transformation! Comment FIREPLACE and I’ll send you the links to the tiles and supplies I used. 

@loweshomeimprovement #fireplacerenovation #tile #organicmodern #marblelook
My fall mantel decor! Everything from Target and A My fall mantel decor! Everything from Target and Amazon🍂🤎 comment FALL and I’ll send ya the 🔗 

fall candles | fall foliage | fall decor | home decor | mantel styling 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5mFxB #ltkhome #ltkseasonal #ltkfindsunder50
Fireplace Makeover Part 2! Comment FIREPLACE for t Fireplace Makeover Part 2! Comment FIREPLACE for the supplies we used!🔥

When I say this design came to me in a dream I quite literally mean it haha it really came to me in my sleep. I had been thinking about how to make the overmantel work since the stone structure placement kind of made it more difficult.

Putting 2x4s up the wall allowed us to place the shiplap over the top part of the stone and took it out from the wall a little bit. Then Craig built the mantel over the existing stone one - which by the way was the worst mantel that ever existed. It was only about 3 inches deep, it was completely uneven, and it was tilted forward. So basically it was impossible to get anything to really stay on the mantel. Useless lol. Now I have a nice big mantel I can style and put up Christmas decorations and it just looks amazing. 

Overmantel paint color: @sherwinwilliams Worldly Gray
Mantel stain: Minwax Special Walnut

#homediy #lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplacerenovation #homerenovation @loweshomeimprovement
Fireplace Makeover Part One! 🏠 This is sort o Fireplace Makeover Part One! 🏠 

This is sort of a “it’s gotta get a little worse before it gets better” situation but I HAVE A VISION PPL trust me😅 Hit follow and stick around for part 2!

Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ⬇️

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
White Lime Interior/Exterior Limewash
•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick 6-in Reusable
Assorted Flat Wall brush

#lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplace #fireplacemakeover #diyhome
Fireplace Makeover Part One!

This is sort of a “it’s gotta get a little worse before it gets better” situation but I HAVE A VISION PPL trust me😅 Hit follow and stick around for part 2!

Products I used from @loweshomeimprovement ⬇️

•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick Flat Avorio
White Lime Interior/Exterior Limewash
•ROMABIO Masonry Stucco Brick 6-in Reusable
Assorted Flat Wall brush

#lowesfinds #lowescreator #fireplace #fireplacemakeover #diyhome
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