Trainer Spotlight!
For as long as I can remember I have had an issue with my weight. I started gaining at 12, was able to maintain that weight gain through my teen years, with only a few ups and downs on the scale.
Then came married life and children. As the years crept along so did my weight. I would try to lose on my own and I would do ok for a short time but then would give up and the weight would come back. When my children were young I was a stay at home mom. I loved that I was able to do so but of course that meant I had easy access to the kitchen. Making “treats” for the kids meant I had “treats” too. I always longed to be thinner. At that time in my life it wasn't about being healthy and fit, it was only about being thinner. Longing and wishing didn’t produce the results I wanted.
When I was in my early 40’s, I was at my heaviest. I remember a friend of mine had asked me if I would like to join a Bible study weight loss program. As she...
Preventing the Old Age Slouch/Hunch
I have the repeated honor of appearing on FOX ROCHESTER's morning show "Good Day Rochester" on a monthly basis. This time I talked about the "old age" slouch which isn't quite old age anymore.
I did forget one of my points that I wanted to make. (live TV is tough!) I forgot to mention Wolff's Law that says our bones change based on the stress put on them. "If you keep making that posture you're going to get stuck that way."
Your bones will actually form to that shape and you might not be able to UNDO what you have done! While you still can straighten up make sure you are proactively working on this! Watch the video above for a few ideas on how to fight this.
While I have your attention I wanted to share something I'm pretty excited about! There are still 5 days left until the end of this boot camp session but our clients are already down:
161.4 Pounds in...
Pumpkin Mousse
You all must try this. It was SO fast and easy to put together and required NO baking! It tasted like pumpkin pie filling BUT instead is packed with nutrients! This is NOT a low calorie food so don't "gobble" it all down :)
Place a dallop of cream over top of the mousse just before serving. You could add toasted coconut on top for an extra special touch!
I hope you enjoy!
Halloween Candy Rules
HALLOWEEN CANDY RULES
(how many calories and how hard is it to burn that stuff off anyway?)
My mom agreed to go on the News with me last week and ride an exercise bike to burn off the Calories in the piece of candy I'm holding. Yeah that's my mom! I'm 36 and I'm not the oldest kid. She is a great spokes person for our program AND Exercise / Nutrition in general!
4 Helpful Candy Rules:
1 - Don't buy it until the day before (if you already have...Danger!)
2 - Buy Candy you don't like
3 - Don't open the BIG bag - once you do you'll be more tempted
4 - Make a kids day - at the end of trick or treating dump all your candy in the last kids bag and turn out the light. That kid will remember it forever!!! (and you won't start your holiday weight gain early)
At anywhere from 20-120 Calories for a "fun sized" candy you could easily bring in an extra 500 calories per day in a couple bites. Plus the high sugar content makes you more hungry...
I was stuck in a state of being OK..
Yanira's Transformation:
One day something shifted in me. The possibility of being better, the possibility of a change. It was not about me anymore, it was about being a better mom, engage in my kid’s games, play with them, and enjoy them, being not a good but a great role...
Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet
This is SO fast and so EASY! Its good warm or cold. I make a huge batch and put together meals to eat for lunch for the next several days! You are getting a TON of veggies without it feeling like you are chewing for days!
This is a MUST ADD to your recipe box!
MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE SKILLET
1 pound of lean ground beef or turkey
1/2 medium onion diced
1 red pepper diced
3 tbsp. taco seasoning (I use trader joe's brand)
12 ounces cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
1 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes (or fresh)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
-In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meet until almost cooked through. Add the onion and pepper and continue to cook until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning
-Add the tomatoes and cauliflower rice and stir to combine. ( 6-10 min)
-Sprinkle cheese on top and cover until the cheese is melted.
I like to add some avocado on top or plain greek yogurt.
*substitute beans for the meat and...
I needed to make a serious change!
Jenny's Transformation:
I have learned so much from all the trainers and our daily mini lessons. Their positive approach toward life and physical fitness has changed my attitude on living a healthy lifestyle.
Thomas Edisons Motivational Advice
Hey Friend,
Here's something to think about. Thomas Edison has this great quote that I share in this 1 minute video. It's definitely worth the time. Success is tough to reach and tough to keep. We need motivation like this to keep moving forward. CLICK HERE or on the Picture below to see the 1 minute video.
Pea and Avocado Dip
This dip is super FAST and EASY to make. I usually have these ingredients on hand and can make it for a quick snack or appetizer.
1 ripe Avocado
1 cup of frozen peas thawed
1/2 fresh Lemon (juiced)
1 clove of garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Add it all to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and you are ready to eat. I use a mini food processor and that works great!
This is great as a veggie dip.
MY FAVORITE way to eat this is on a toasted piece of Ezekiel bread, thinly sliced radish on top and fresh black cracked pepper. This is SO good and I feel like someone fancy made it for me to eat.
P.S. I actually do NOT like radishes but for some reason I LOVE them on top of this. Give it a try, you may like it!
News-3 things that could end the health care crisis!
Hey Friend,
You may have seen this online but just in case you haven't it is a very shocking and hyping kind of statement that I said first in a class off the cuff. I began thinking about it deeper and realized "Whoa, if we could get everyone doing these 3 things it could end the health care crisis!" Of course getting people to do anything is the ultimate challenge, but maybe you can do these things for yourself to decrease your chances of having a personal health care crisis.
You might have heard about these before but I find I need reminders constantly.
>>Click on the image or this link to watch <<
If you are local and want to hear a Faith based health and fitness talk I've got the honor to fill in at the West Bloomfield Congregational Church at 10 am THIS Sunday! (https://wbccucc.org/) I'm used to speaking but does it mean I'm preaching if it's in front of a church on Sunday? :o) (God help me represent You well!!!)
