Cucumber Quinoa Salad

recipes Aug 05, 2018
This is a quick summer salad to throw together for a picnic or to have on hand to go with your grilled veggies and/or protein.   It tastes fresh and lasts for several days in the fridge!
 
This is a great salad to bring to those picnics loaded with "treats".  It tastes amazing and is still healthy!
 
INGREDIENTS:
1 cucumber,  diced
2 cups of chilled cooked quinoa.  (if you have an instant quinoa cooks up great in that)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh basil 
 
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp or apple cider or red wine vinegar
Juice of one Lemon
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
pinch of salt and pepper
 
Toss all the ingredients together to combine in a large bowl.
Whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients.  Combine the vinaigrette with the ingredients.  Chill and ENJOY!
 
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Why I don’t drink alcohol

Before I even get into it I want you to know I am not against other people drinking alcohol and I think it’s highly likely that Jesus drank alcohol when he was on earth. I’ve just gone through certain life experiences that have led me not to drink.  I’m not saying you have to follow, but I do want to share my reasoning because some of it relates to health and fitness. 

 

I love lists and bullet points when I’m reading so I supply you skimmers with bullet points to keep you going. 

 

- Both my Grandfathers were alcoholics.  I did not know either of them real well.  Both died too young (one before I was born).

 

- I put myself in the hospital one time drinking too much (college).

 

- The flabbiest I ever got was when I was drinking alcohol the most.  Avoiding alcohol is AWESOME for my ABS!

 

- There is some research that says it’s good for heart health but several others that say it's no...

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Fit Minute - Push Ups.....90% don't do them right

exercise videos Jul 26, 2018

About the Author:

Jeremy “the tall trainer” Biernat is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength Coach, has his Bachelors in Exercise Science, and enjoys writing, speaking, and inspiring people online and in person. See his new book!  More importantly he is a husband, father, and follower of God. His practice is in upstate NY (Canandaigua) where he works with people in one on one and group sessions to make awesome changes in their lives. He doesn’t do everything perfect, cries in movies, and would love to hear from you. You can contact Jeremy by commenting to this post, emailing [email protected], or calling 1(800)380-7047. 

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Do you ever wake up in the morning in PAIN?

Hurting yourself while sleeping seems ludicrous but it happens all too frequently.  Bad sleeping positions are usually the culprit.  I got a chance to take a nap on live TV to explain common issues in sleep positions and to share some helpful tweaks.  

Watch the Video Below...

This is not an exhaustive explanation, just what we could get through in a TV segment.  I hope it is helpful to those of you dealing with chronic in your Shoulders, Back, Knees, Hips, Neck, or even Plantar Fasciitis!  

 

About the Author:

Jeremy “the tall trainer” Biernat is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength Coach, has his Bachelors in Exercise Science, and enjoys writing, speaking, and inspiring people online and in person. See his new book!  More importantly he is a husband, father, and follower of God. His practice is in upstate NY (Canandaigua) where he works with people in one on one and group sessions to make awesome changes in...

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This is What Happens When You Dare to Dream...

Uncategorized Jul 18, 2018

We gave a homework assignment to our clients that we talked about in class today. Their assignment was to find a "goal body" picture and paste their head on it. The picture is meant to represent the physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual feelings that they are after. It is a way to dig deep into what that individual really wants and to help them put a finger on why they want it. 

What I heard in my classes over the course of the day was amazing. There were tears, laughter, and tons of support and encouragement from everyone involved. One thing that stood out to me was that every single picture and every single story was different. There may have been a couple elements that matched up, but the reasons and the emotions behind them were all unique. 

Here is just a sampling of the amazing stories that were shared:

-A female client shared a picture of a woman in modest workout gear saying yes to healthy foods. She joked that it was very hard to find a woman with enough...

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What I Did When I Got Unhelpful Feedback From a Loved One

Uncategorized Jul 16, 2018

So, you’ve made some progress in your journey to better health. Then your friend comes in and tells you that you don’t need to abstain from a particular food, “You look great!”

Perhaps they say:

You’re different

You’re no fun

Live a little

You don’t seem like yourself

One taste isn’t going to kill ‘ya

You look too thin

You’re just fine as you are

It’s Friday

You’ve earned it

These moments can be pivotal in your success journey. They can crush your soul or they can teach you what is most important. Sometimes growth in one area means trimming back in another. To grow in health may mean shrinking back from unhealthy relationships.

When I started going to counseling my world got rocked. At my first appointment my counselor laid me bare. He showed me the behaviors that I had been using to moderate my mood and how far I was from living the life that I wanted. It was a heartbreaking experience. I had gone in thinking...

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I scream..You scream...We all scream for ICE CREAM

recipes Jul 05, 2018
I LOVE ICE CREAM.   If I had my choice I would daily walk around with a big old cone in my hand.  Ice cream is one of my favorite parts of summer and we have some good places around here #cheshirecreamery #pitsforddairy #sharks
 
BUT I do have a rational side to my brain that realized I probably shouldn't eat ice cream EVERY DAY (maybe just the real stuff once a week)
 
My want for ice cream has not lessoned so I have played around with some frozen banana recipes to suffice the "ice cream beast" within me.
 
Here are 3 versions but you could really play around with so many different combinations.
 
STRAWBERRY BANANA ICE CREAM
 
2 cubed frozen bananas
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
2 - 4 tbsp. coconut. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
 
 
PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM
 
2 cubed frozen bananas
2 tbsp. peanut butter
2-4 tbsp. coconut milk
*add 1 tbsp of cocoa powder if you want chocolate pb.
 
COFFE ICE CREAM
 
4 frozen cubed bananas
1/4-1/2 cup...
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Fit Minute - How To Squat Better

exercise videos Jun 26, 2018

About the Author:

Jeremy “the tall trainer” Biernat is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength Coach, has his Bachelors in Exercise Science, and enjoys writing, speaking, and inspiring people online and in person. See his new book!  More importantly he is a husband, father, and follower of God. His practice is in upstate NY (Canandaigua) where he works with people in one on one and group sessions to make awesome changes in their lives. He doesn’t do everything perfect, cries in movies, and would love to hear from you. You can contact Jeremy by commenting to this post, emailing [email protected], or calling 1(800)380-7047. 

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I feel WONDERFUL!

transformation stories Jun 20, 2018

 

I feel wonderful! Probably the best I have felt about myself in a long time.

I, like many others, let some poundage creep up. I basically knew what foods I should be eating and would eat them- most of the time, and exercise, well, nothing consistent.

I was determined to take charge and so I joined Tall Trainer Boot Camp in the beginning of February and have learned so much more than I had anticipated. The support from other "Boot Campers" is amazing! The knowledge from the Tall Trainer Team regarding nutrition AND exercise is second to none!

They accommodate all skill levels, adjust exercises for your special limitations, and change up the routines to keep it interesting. A bounce house.. who does that? They do! They get right to the psychology of failed "diets" and how you don't have to beat yourself up if you're not perfect. And let’s face it, sometimes, we're not.

During my 3 months at Boot Camp, I have enjoyed parties, dinner out, a couple weekends away and still...

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Appreciate Yo' Self

Uncategorized Jun 10, 2018

I pray my daughter doesn't lose this...and I pray you get it back.  

 

About the Author:

Jeremy “the tall trainer” Biernat is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength Coach, has his Bachelors in Exercise Science, and enjoys writing, speaking, and inspiring people online and in person. See his new book!  More importantly he is a husband, father, and follower of God. His practice is in upstate NY (Canandaigua) where he works with people in one on one and group sessions to make awesome changes in their lives. He doesn’t do everything perfect, cries in movies, and would love to hear from you. You can contact Jeremy by commenting to this post, emailing [email protected], or calling 1(800)380-7047.

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