I was ready to take control of my life!
Meet Deb and read her story!
The journey that led me to Tall Trainer began 3 years ago. I had gone through some serious medical issues; we sold our house, moved to the Finger Lakes and built our retirement home all in the span of 1 1/2 years. However, by this time I was exhausted physically and mentally, and knew I needed to make another change in my life....this time, one that would put me in a position where I could enjoy what opportunities life now held for me. In the fall of 2013, I saw a cover ad on the local Penny Saver telling about a fitness program called “Tall Trainer”.....it sounded interesting, but at the time I wasn't quite ready to make a commitment to add another element to my life that would require more time and effort. So the cover page sat on my tabletop for a few more months as the pounds accumulated and the energy level sank...
In January of 2014 I was ready to take control of my life once again. After all, I thought, this is the only...
White Knuckle Weight Loss
White Knuckle Weigh Loss..
Does this resonate with anyone? Do you feel like you are holding on for dear life trying to manage this weight loss thing? Is it exhausting and you feel like you can barely hang on anymore? You have to follow this food rule perfectly!! One small thing can make you crack and then BOOMyou gain back that weight you worked SO hard to lose!
I have been there many times and am embarrassed to say how much time of my life has been wasted thinking about FOOD! It has consumed my life many times..Maybe most of the time!
But,I have also seen the other side of weight loss too. I have seen weight drop off me when I become at peace with who I am.
Over the years my weight roller coaster had left me with a pretty severe case of emotional eating. Believe me, I could tell you stories that would make you gasp, and I will if you ask! My weight has bounced dozens of times in my...
My Body is now as strong as my Mind!
Meet Chrissy!
Vegetable Comfort Soup
Vegetable Comfort Soup
This is just a really healthy soup that is loaded with good
stuff! It reminds me of a soup I ate when I first started my weight loss journey. It helped transition me into eating healthy again and have less cravings!
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large sweet potato (about 2 cups), chopped
2 cups peeled butternut squash, chopped
2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
2 cups sliced cabbage
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable stock
2 tsp. Italian seasoning (or a mixture of dried
parsley, basil, oregano etc.)
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 tsp. sea salt
2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
Throw in onion, carrot and celery and cook for 3-5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
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Exercise of the Month -Dumbbell Side Plank Back Fly
Exercise of the Month - Dumbbell Side Plank Back Fly
This compound exercise will work your CORE muscles (particularly the love handles AKA Obliques). It will also work your shoulders and upper back. It's a great exercise for better posture and strength...but also for looking good in warm weather clothes.
Quick and Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
5 Minute Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- 4-6 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 medium avocado
- ½ lemon or lime (for juice)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 roma tomato (or handful of grape tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion (red, green, white…whatever you like!)
- ¼ bell pepper, diced
- Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste.
- Cut avocado in half, remove pit and scoop flesh into a...
It gave me what I had been missing..CONSISTENCY!
Meet Christen:
I struggled with my weight throughout college and into adulthood. I felt...
Birthday Workout!
We did a different workout this year but this is such a great video full of exercises you can do at home that I thought I would share this again!
So I'm 35 this year (not 34) and maybe if I have time I'll make a video that describes my 35th Birthday Workout. Until then as you watch this video. Keep in mind that all the exercises have different levels to them and there are some people in boot camp who don't do some of these exercises for various reasons. "exercise" good judgement and if you can't figure one out move on (and call us about training too if you want).
Happy Jeremy's Birthday to YOU!
Jeremy "tall trainer" Biernat
P.S. to all 35 who took advantage of my birthday gift yesterday, thank you and good luck. I hope to hear about what you learned at the end of the week!
P.P.S. here's the video link if clicking on the picture doesn't work
https://youtu.be/K_lRXfOymvY
Cabbage, Apple and Kale Salad
Anyone need little break from all the special treats about now?!
This salad is fresh, crisp and delicious! Whenever I look at a recipe I size up how long will it take me to make it. I thought chopping the cabbage would be a total pain but it wasn't and went really fast! It makes a large amount and lasts several days so I found it worth the small amount of time it took!
Serves 8
2/3 head cabbage, thinly sliced and then chopped into short strips
2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
5 cups baby kale, stems removed and washed if needed (Aldis, Wegmans and BJ's carry this now)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shelled pistachios (I have also used raw pumpkin seeds because pistachios are EXPENSIVE)
Dressing Ingredients:
3 T olive oil
2 T white balsamic vinegar (or use rice vinegar or another mild white vinegar if you don't have white balsamic)
1 T lemon juice OR the whole lemon if you like it “zingy”
4 tsp. Honey...
I no longer hide behind my clothes
What inspired me to change was realizing if I took an amazing opportunity at Tall Trainer and worked on me, it would transform my life and make me a better wife, mother and friend!
