For as long as I can remember I have been overweight. For as long as I remember I have struggled to lose that weight. I dealt with many sad experiences as a child and into my adult years. My diet was a straight line for more serious issues. More than I already had. I started taking all kinds of prescriptions that usually cause obesity. I used to joke that those pills were my breakfast. Food comforted me. Food made everything good again. For a moment.  

I had tried EVERY diet you could think of. It was finally suggested (BY MY DR.) that I was a good candidate for gastric bypass. It was a decision I did not take lightly and pondered it for quite some time. Finally, for my son and the sake of my health I gave in. It was difficult and don’t think it was cheating at all. I desperately need help. I was headed for some serious, serious issues. I lost some weight from the surgery but then hit a brick wall. It wasn’t enough and started to have back problems. I had back...

The other morning, I woke up a 2:30am with a rapid fire in my mind of horrible harsh thoughts about myself. My chest was heavy and I couldn’t catch a deep breath. I felt like my whole world was going to crash down. THIS WAS NOT FUN! I mustered up enough strength to get out of bed and sit in my “reading chair”. I just sat there and stared at the clock. It was taking ALL my strength not to have a total panic attack! The thoughts going through my head were horrible! I would never say or think these things about anyone else but myself. 

What I wanted to do most in this was pull out my phone and go on Facebook or Instagram. I wanted to check out and distract myself from the awfulness that was going on in my mind! But I had a moment of clarity. I knew I needed to sit still and FEEL those feelings. Ouch! It hurt! I sat there for 5 minutes and just felt all that pain and insecurity. My head and mind were just a mess. I am a huge fan of journaling so I decided I...

I am always looking for simple ways to make veggies taste good! The original recipe was way to complicated so I shortened it up! This was a winner and the extra step was worth the added flavor and nutrition.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH PEANUTS

Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees.
1 large bunch of Broccoli or half of a large bag pre cut broccoli ( **I buy the big bag already cut at Wegmans by the lettuce. The cost per pound is CHEAPER and it’s already cut**)
3 tbsp. Avocado Oil.
2 tbsp. Rice Vinegar.
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Toss all together on a cookie sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile while the broccoli is Roasting
Combine in a saute pan:
1/4 cup Peanuts.
1 tsp. sugar.
2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast or Brewers Yeast.
Saute this until nice a toasty- About 4-5 minutes
Thinly slice 4 scallions.
When the Roasted broccoli is done sprinkle with the toasted nuts and top with scallions.

I hope you enjoy!

For those of you who aren’t familiar with nutritional yeast (I wasn’t until I...

Over the years, I read stories in the Daily Messenger about Tall Trainer. A few years ago, I noted how fit and healthy my wonderful neighbor Dawn looked. She told me she was working out with the Tall Trainer and spoke about how they work around an individual’s physical limitations and that she enjoyed the system. Last fall, I saw my neighbor again and asked if she was still going to Tall Trainer. She resoundingly said yes and admitted what an addiction it had become.

I was interested in losing weight. I was looking for a program that would fit into my work schedule and might be inspiring enough to succeed with. I called Tall Trainer and heard some details around how the Boot Camp program combines fitness, nutrition and group personal training, a very well rounded approach, etc. My immediate interest was to lower the numbers on the bathroom scale, that other stuff was interesting fluff. I did have the faith this would be somehow different than the $10/month fitness club I...

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CLICK HERE or on the Picture to see this month's exercise in action!

(video is only 1 minute!)

Prior to last year, I worked in Buffalo for 8 years, staying there during the week.  I rented a room from a lady and although I had full access to the kitchen, cooking is not for me.  Tried to bring food for the week with me on Monday mornings and it was usually just skimpy salads, sandwiches, cheese & crackers and the like.  Easy to make/easy to eat but not too nutritious.  That was my "work life" and when I came home on the weekends I usually stayed home  because I was away from home all week.  My husband has been doing all the cooking for years now and I've been eating the delicious meals he makes... almost always going back for seconds!

I started working from home a year ago June and my office just happens to be right around the corner from the refrigerator.  By September of last year I started to realize my clothes were getting snug-er and I wasn't doing anything for exercise. I had been seeing the Tall Trainer ads in the Penny Saver for...

Christine shared this recipe with me that she has had for years!  This is so light and refreshing.  We added this on top of chicken, but it would add amazing flavor on top of steak or pork.  The left overs I ate as a snack with a few of the pumpkin tortilla chips.  

We've been thinking about this for years and finally have decided on a way to do it.  We wanted to allow you to have more to shoot for than just survival of boot camp so we've made levels and incentives similar to the martial arts system.  Watch the video to find out more!  If you weren't here on day one this month definitely watch the video!  CLICK HERE

My hope it this helps you to reach higher and do better!  2018 is going to be a GREAT year!

Jeremy 'tall trainer' Biernat

I grew up having the original raw egg and all eggnog every year at my "Nana's" house.  She always made it Christmas Eve after a lasagna dinner.  It defiantly left my stomach in agony! But, I love it so much I would still drink it year after year.  Now I crave a glass just as a memory of my childhood Christmas' with my grandparents.