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I was stuck in a state of being OK..

transformation stories Oct 20, 2017

Yanira's Transformation:

Before I start telling my health journey, let me said Tall Trainer has been a blessing not only for me but also for my family. When I started boot camp I was in a place where I think a lot of moms out there can relate. I am a stay at home mom, who is all the time with my kids. I felt selfish doing anything for me, if I did not include them. I was overtired, unfocused, exhausted, I used to eat anything at any time; I did not feel enough for myself. I was in a state of being ok, that was enough for me. I used to think that I did not have time to do anything for me. My responsibility as a mom was my excuse to think that I did not have time to exercise or time to take care of myself.

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 model for them.

It was hard

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Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

recipes Oct 05, 2017

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 leave off the cheese and sprinkle wi...

I needed to make a serious change!

transformation stories Sep 20, 2017

Jenny's Transformation:

When I joined Tall Trainer in October of 2015, I was in serious need of making a change in my nutrition and fitness levels. I had lost weight before but was pretty close to my highest weight ever.

My motivation came from inside. I realized that I needed to make a change or run the risk of health problems. I was also feeling limited in what I could do and just not feeling good about myself.

My 1st few months were amazing! I lost weight and felt successful. After just 2 months, I was down 25lbs., 2.4% body fat, 7” on my waist and 5” on my hips! Andrew’s positive encouragement made me feel that I could do this and it was worth it!

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.

After 18months I am down 64 lbs., 13” at my waist and more than 10% body fat. I enjoy being more active, flexible and stronger. I cont

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Thomas Edisons Motivational Advice

healthy lifestyle mindset Sep 10, 2017

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

recipes Sep 05, 2017

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.

Pea and Avocado Dip:

Ingredients:
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!

I hope you enjoy!

News-3 things that could end the health care crisis!

healthy lifestyle weight loss Sep 01, 2017

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!!!)

My body issued a cry for help!

transformation stories Aug 22, 2017

My journey with Tall Trainer started with my body issuing a cry for help. I had gone to Urgent Care for an ear infection and they told me my blood pressure was extremely high. I knew what a normal blood pressure was, but hadn’t really considered what was high. When the nurse at Urgent Care told me I needed to set up an appointment with my primary care physician as soon as possible, I looked up blood pressure ranges to see how bad I was. If I was one number higher, I should have been headed to the ER. I made an appointment the next day and started addressing my issues. The doctor put me on blood pressure medicine immediately and told me I should start losing some weight to help with this.

I had previously trained and received my black belt in martial arts. Throughout this training, I was able to lose all the pregnancy weight I had gained and never lost (even though my baby was then 8 years old!). The training was great, but I had to give it up as I was going through a divorc...

Watermelon "detox" Water

recipes Aug 04, 2017

I have to be honest. When I see the word "detox" I cringe. I think I have read to many "drink this detox..blah blah for 7 days and lose 7 pounds" and that drives me nuts. That is not sustainable and extremely difficult. One time in college my friend and I decided we were going to only eat watermelon for three days. We went to the store and each bought 3. I made it to noon, was so hungry, cranky and peeing orange. Later that day we went to Sonic and certainly ate more calories if we hadn't had that silly idea.

So here's the deal. Drinking water is detoxing. Eating any fruit or Vegetable will detox you. Working out and getting a good sweat will detox you. Yes, certain things will do more so than others and we are made to daily detox!

I am not a water lover. I think it is BORING! I would rather drink coffee and Vanilla coke all day. But turns out I get a raging headache and feel less than stellar if I do that. So, I MAKE myself drink water because I see and feel the ben...

Water Workout Live Video

exercise videos Jul 25, 2017

Hey Friend,

I have an open invite to go on Fox Rochester EVERY MONTH and share something helpful with their viewers. I thought it was time to give them a more active segment so I brought a gallon of water...

Click Here or on the above picture to watch the segment

I tried to show 9 exercises in quick succession while spitting out a few helpful tips about water:

Squat w/arm out 10x L 10x R

V-ups 20x

Shake it up! 20x up & 20x side

Lunge Position Back Fly 10x L 10x R

Push-up Slide 10x or 20x

High Knees 30x

Burpee w/Press 10x

Booty Bridge 10x each or 20x both

Plank Triceps 10x L 10x R

We all know we are made mostly of water...why do we hold back from drinking so much? Water is a major part of every system in our body so it's absence (or lower level) makes nearly everything worse while it's presence makes nearly everything better!

Headaches? Back Pain? Neck Pain? Constipation? Excess Weight? Low Energy? Arthritis?

I'm not saying water fixes everything but W...

I LEARNED to LOVE myself!

transformation stories Jul 20, 2017

Shauna's Transformation:

My journey to health and fitness started in February 2016 after reaching out to inquire about what Tall Trainer was all about. I had really given up on myself after being laid off from a job had I had for over 10 years, I convinced myself it was my fault and I was in a downward spiral of over eating and beating up myself. I was sick and tired of not having a passion anymore and something need to change in my life and I was determined to take the bull by the horn and dive in to work on myself. I had dubbed 2016 as the year of “Shauna”, no more fixing others, it was time for Shauna to focus on Shauna. I had found Tall Trainer the year prior but wasn’t ready for something as scary as “boot camp”. I tried some things in 2015 but with no real results or passion of what I was doing, hence zero results. After speaking to Lori and how excited she was/is about boot camp, I decided to give it a go!

Here I am over a year in and have lost almost 50 lbs.

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