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I am finally getting the results I wanted

transformation stories Dec 10, 2015

Meet Chuck!!

Where did you come from? Your starting fitness and nutrition level?

Before Tall Trainer I thought I was in really good shape. I work from home so during my lunch break I would run 3+ miles or exercise on my Bowflex machine. I thought I was working hard but never saw the changes I expected from my workouts. My wife is a member at TT so she used Vitabot and kept a lot of healthy food in the house but somehow I most often chose chips instead of the fruit or vegetables. I assumed my workouts would make up for ANYTHING I ate and again, wondered why I didn’t lose weight and didn’t see any results.

What inspired you to start?

My start at Tall Trainer was based totally on being frugal! There was a contest a few months ago where current members would win free months of workouts if they brought in the most new members. I was hoping if I enrolled for one month my wife would win 3-months free. She did win 1-month, but I was the big winner! After surviving my...

HOW I LOST 7% BODY FAT...EATING POP TARTS....IN BED!?!?!

healthy lifestyle mindset weight loss Dec 03, 2015

HOW I LOST 7% BODY FAT...EATING POP TARTS....IN BED!?!?!

By: Sarah Biernat RN, CPT
***For those who are totally against pop-tarts please read the bottom***

This is ABSOLUTE truth! I promise there is no fib, but there is much more to this story! If one were to look on my side of the bed they would likely see pop tart crumbs, and that shinny wrapper crinkled on my nightstand. Some nights the crumbs wake me up and I have to brush them onto Jeremy’s side of the bed.Marriage is SO FUN!

But wait, wait, wait. This goes against ALL science and what the fitness magazines tell me to do to lose fat. Eat pure sugar right before bed? This should make me wake up with hips in the shape of pop-tarts or cinnamon buns or something like that, RIGHT? Well, that is not what happened for me.

This is what really happened....

High School was the peak of pop-tart eating days for my fellow classmates. This was also the peak of my anorexia. I was pretty much hungry ALL the time and refused...

Gingerbread Cookies

recipes Dec 02, 2015

I don't "bake" much anymore because I am the one who primarily eats it! During this time of year I get the itch to make cookies. It brings back fond memories of being a little girl and helping my mom bake. I want the same for my daughter without affecting my waist line TOO much! This recipe is a healthier alternative to other cookies. But by NO means am I saying this is a free for all and eat 10 of them:) They are healthier calories but a calorie is still a calorie!

These do really taste like gingerbread and are fairly sweet so it does satisfy that sweet tooth craving. Hope you enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

1 ¼ cup pitted dates, packed
¼ cup almond meal
1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon cloves

*Blend all ingredients, except for dates, in a high-speed blender or food processor until you get a fine consistency like flour.
*Add in half...

Holiday Battle Plan

healthy lifestyle weight loss Nov 23, 2015

Hey There!

I want to make sure you are as successful as possible this holiday season. I did this seminar a few years ago and I wanted to send you this audio and bullet points so you can have a better plan for this week!!!

Most people are going to gain weight that they never lose! I want you to be one of the "lucky" one's who doesn't AND STILL ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!!!

SEMINAR Audio << CLICK HERE

I hope you find this helpful! If you have any questions don't hesitate to respond to this email. If you would like to join our program so we can help you "fight" please email [email protected]

Hope you have a Happy, Safe, and Delicious Thanksgiving!

Jeremy "the turkey trainer" Biernat
www.talltrainer.com

P.S. Please share with friends! Help us help them! And help yourself by having more allies in the battle!!!

I wanted to adopt lifelong good eating habits!

transformation stories Nov 11, 2015

Prior to Tall Trainer I was counting my calories using My Fitness Pal and I was working out at the YMCA 5 times a week & walking a couple times a week. I had lost some weight prior to attending Tall Trainer, but I had hit a plateau.

I have always enjoyed working out and was ready to push myself further physically and wanted a challenge. In addition, I wanted assistance with losing weight and wanted to adopt lifelong good eating habits.

I was absolutely amazed that I lost 25 pounds in three months. I didn’t even think that was possible. The trainers and Vitabot taught me the right combinations of food. I’ve increased my protein, reduced my carbs, and increased my fat intake. Vitabot helps set you up for success.

Tall Trainer truly helped me reach my next level of physical ability. All activities seem to be easier now: cycling, weight lifting, running, softball and golf.

Thank you Tall Trainer for helping me obtain the best physical shape I’ve ever been...

Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

recipes Nov 03, 2015

I love thanksgiving and that one day a year all bets are off for Calories. There are certain foods that I only eat once a year and I plan to enjoy them. Now sometimes we have a couple thanksgivings (or more) to go to. One day of feasting is not bad but when it becomes several days you get into trouble. Here are some food substitutes that will allow you to get through with some tasty and lower Calorie options to the typical fair. For your main meal or for your second thanksgiving that you want to make sure you don’t over do.

-Jeremy

Here are some suggestions from Sarah:

1. Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Chives

Nutritional Info/serving

1 serving = 156 grams

107 calories

9.6g carbs

3.7g protein

7.2g fat

4g fiber

Ingredients (serves 6)

1 head of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large head of cauliflower
2 tablespoons of ghee or...

Cauliflower Fried "Rice"

recipes Oct 23, 2015

Cauliflower Fried "Rice"
This is INSANLY good! It definitely hits the Chinese food

craving! The first time I made this I used the full amount of soy sauce and it was a bit much. 1/8 cup was the right level of soynessIt’s better to start with less and then you can always add more!

Ingredients:

4-6 cups cauliflower (about 1 head) 3⁄4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons oil
1-2 eggs, lightly beaten

A few drops of sesame oil
A few drops of soy sauce
1⁄2 cup chopped baby carrots
1⁄2 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 green onions, chopped
1/8-1/4 cup light, low-sodium soy sauce

Directions

Cut cauliflower into florets, put half of the florets in the food processor, pulse until the cauliflower is about rice or couscous sized, not too small (mincing by hand is ok too). Put processed cauliflower in bowl, and then repeat with the remaining florets.

Next, heat one tbsp. of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chopped onion and...

7 Ways To Make Pounds “FALL” Off!

healthy lifestyle weight loss Oct 12, 2015

7 Ways To Make Pounds “FALL” Off!

These are large categories of techniques to make pounds fall off. A change in one of these areas can start weight loss. If you use them all I can’t imagine weight loss not being guaranteed. We work on all these methods in our programs.

Environment Manipulation

This is as complicated as changing who you hang out with to as simple as putting your candy dish on the other side of the room. The king of this Category is Brian Wansink, PhD and food researcher at Cornell. We have recommended his books on our website www.talltrainer.com. The basic premise is to make good things easier and more appealing to do and bad things harder and less appealing. Veggies and fruit on the counter top and ice cream in the basement freezer are a couple more quick ideas.

Eliminate Foods

Most “diets” are based on this idea. You stop eating _______, whatever the blank is. People cut, carbs, sugar, fat, processed foods, fast food, Dairy, etc. By...

I was very down on myself!

transformation stories Oct 07, 2015

Before doing the Tall Trainer Boot Camp I was very over weight, living a sedentary life, eating all the wrong foods and very down on myself. I had no motivation to take care of myself and was already diagnosed as type II diabetic.

Then at my yearly doctors visit, I was told that my blood pressure was high and that my cholesterol was not good and that I needed to take meds for that in addition to my diabetes medication. That is when I realized I needed to make a change.

A friend suggested I try the Tall Trainer Boot Camp. I was very scared at first because I was heavy and had been so sedentary for so long in addition to having a bad hip issue but decided to give it a try. It was the best decision I have ever made!

The people at Tall Trainer are all so wonderful and they helped me modify different things during our workouts if my hip was acting up. Each time I came to class I realized how much these people cared about me and wanted me to succeed....

Never a "gym class hero"

transformation stories Sep 23, 2015

What a Transformation Kathy! You are AMAZING!!

Here is her story:

Our family life with two adults and two active teens had grown into such a hectic rush of work schedules, school activities and volunteer responsibilities that I seriously considered moving my kitchen table into the van in order for us to actually share a meal together. With all too many meals away from home, on the go or short-order style when we were home, my weight had crept up to a significant level of extra pounds. I felt sluggish, had no energy, flexibility or stamina and found I was increasingly dissatisfied with the way I looked.

I started attending Tall Trainer with my son during the summer after he graduated from high school as a way to get him and myself into a better habit of exercise and nutrition awareness before he headed to college.

I was never what Sarah called a “gym class hero” – I didn’t play sports or take dance or gymnastics as a kid, and as an adult I was...

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