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Trimm-Way Weight-loss Story – Bill, Age 52

I struggled for years to maintain or lose weight on my own, through exercise and watching what I ate, or depriving myself of certain foods, with little or no lasting results. My wife suggested that we make an appointment with Karen Kelley at Trimm-Way Weight Center.

With my 1st visit, I knew Trimm-Way was the right program for me. Karen made it very easy and comfortable to talk about weight loss, eating, and exercise.

I lost 16 lbs. in 90 days and 5 inches around my waist, and it is all due to Karen and the Trimm-Way program. I never once felt like I was missing out or depriving myself with Trimm-Way. I have gained a lot more energy and I feel amazing. I’ve never in my life looked as good as I do today.

Karen was amazing — she’s extremely kind and knowledgeable.  She helped me to make better choices with my diet — pointing out out where I need to cut back and or increase what I was eating, taking the time to review recipes and meals.  She even reviewed restaurant menus to help me to choose foods that would help me to reach my goal while still enjoying what was on offer.

Trimm-Way Weight-loss Story — Jordana, Age 51

After many years of being unable to attain my fitness and weight goals through fitness classes and suggested diets, I found Trimm-Way Weight Center.

After just 90 days of following the Trimm-Way program, I surpassed my goals for weight loss and fitness goals.  My body fat is as low as my fitness competition days.

Karen Kelley and the Trimm-Way program are amazing.  Karen Kelley coached me on how to make better food choices, without depriving myself.  Not only did I loss 14 lbs.,  but my husband lost 16 lbs. and he has much  more energy and no longer needs to nap.

The Trimm-Way is a lifestyle choice — you learn how to eat properly and make smart, tasty food choices. You will learn to listen to your body and walk away from temptation and that extra plate of food. Portion control will become second nature on the Trimm-Way.

One of the added bonuses is Karen’s help in reviewing restaurant menus when you are planning a night out, so that you make wise choices. Karen will also review potential recipe choices, as well as share some of her favorites recipes, to make sure they conform to your new lifestyle.

Showcasing 2 Popular Trimm-way Products

Trimm-way’s Salted Caramel Pretzel Protein Bars are a client favorite.  Looks like and tastes like a ‘rice crispy treat’ —  with an amazing combination of salty and sweet.  Each bar has 15 grams of protein and only 160 calories.  High Fiber (8 grams) and Gluten-free.

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Trimm-way’s  Chocolate Crisp Protein Bar with chocolate coating will satisfy your chocolate cravings, with a superior taste. Very low carb and high fiber bar with 15 grams of protein, a whopping 12 grams of fiber, and only 5 grams of net carbs.  Gluten-free.

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Chicken Enchiladas

Authentic Mexican flavor makes for a great family-style dinner — enjoy!

Skillet Beef Enchiladas
1 large can Las Palmas Enchilada Sauce
1 large onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 large tomato
1 16 oz. can black beans
4 chicken breasts
3 T. Schilling taco seasoning
Sliced olives; sliced jalapeño
Fresh Salsa
1 T. olive oil
10 corn tortillas or 60 calorie whole wheat
1/2 cup white wine
1 head iceberg lettuce
2 T. vinegar
1/2 cup Kraft 2% Colby or Jack cheese
1 pint light sour cream

Boil chicken breasts for about 15 minutes.  Shred and place in a container and cover with taco seasoning and wine — refrigerate for two hours.

Chop onions and tomato and sauté in olive oil.  Drain beans and add to mixture.  Heat and set aside.

Shred head of lettuce, toss with vinegar and pepper.

Heat sauce until warm.

Dip tortilla in sauce and place in 9×11” dish.  Fill tortilla with chicken mixture and roll.  Top with 2 T. sauce.  Repeat.

Sprinkle enchiladas with cheese and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.

Top each enchilada with lettuce, sour cream and salsa, olives and jalapeños.

Serving size:  1 enchilada = 1 Bread, 1 Vegetable, 2 Protein, 1 Fat

 

Chicken Cordon Bleu

One of my best recipes, and a huge favorite among my clients!

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1/4 cup fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
5 teaspoons butter, melted
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place broth in a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave at HIGH 15 seconds or until warm.  Stir in butter and garlic.  Combine breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and paprika in a medium shallow bowl, set aside.
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound each to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.  Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, oregano, and pepper.  Top each breast half with 1 slice of prosciutto and 1 tablespoon mozzarella.  Roll up each breast half jelly-roll fashion.  Dip each roll in chicken broth mixture, dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
Place rolls, seam side down, in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Pour remaining broth mixture over chicken.  Bake at 350 degrees for 28 minutes or until juices run clear and tops are golden.

4 servings (serving size: 1 rolled chicken breast half) — Calories: 297 per serving

50-Calorie Chocolate Protein “Truffles”

These taste too-good-to-be-true!  A good alternative to a pre-workout protein bar.

ecbb0866835a692a_bite.xxxlarge_2x1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup golden raisins
3/4 scoop chocolate plant-based protein powder (1 scoop is about 35 grams; I used Vega)
Pinch of sea salt
1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut

Add almonds to a food processor or high-speed blender. Process nuts a few minutes until a creamy almond butter forms.

Add raisins and mix until smooth.

Add in the protein powder and salt; blend until thoroughly combined.

Roll dough into 12 balls (make them smallish), coat each ball with shredded coconut, and place on a plate or pan.

Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. Store uneaten balls in an airtight container.

Mini Meat Loaves

 

A tangy Ketchup and Dijon Mustard Glaze helps the meat loaves bake to a golden brown and provides great flavor

5280711/2 cup ketchup
1-1/2 T Dijon mustard
1 pound ground sirloin
3/4 cup finely copped onion
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 t salt
1/2 t dried oregano
1/8 t black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine ketchup and mustard, stirring well with a whisk.  Reserve 1-1/2 tablespoons ketchup mixture.  Combine remaining ketchup mixture, beef and next 6 ingredients (beef through egg) in a large bowl, stirring to combine.

Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions.  Shape each portion into a 4 x 2-1/2 inch loaf, place loaves on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.

Spread about 2 teaspoons reserved ketchup mixture evenly over each loaf.  Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.

4 Servings (1 loaf) – 255 Calories, 27 g protein, 15 g carbs, 8 g fat, 944 mg salt

Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Who doesn’t love PIZZA?  This recipe has a great balance of flavors, making it hard to believe that the crust is made with cauliflower, and an entire personal-sized pizza is only 350 calories.

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1 head cauliflower (about 3 lb.), roughly chopped
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2-1/2 oz. shredded part-skim mozzarella (about 2/3 cup)
2 large egg whites
1/2 oz. grated parmesan
1/2 cup thinly sliced seeded tomatoes
2/3 cup fresh baby spinach

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a food processor, pulse half of cauliflower 10 to 15 times or until finely chopped (like rice).  Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.  Repeat with remaining cauliflower.  Coat cauliflower with cooking spray.  Bake, stirring once, for 25 minutes.  Let cool.  Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.

Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add 1 tsp. oil; swirl to coat.  Add mushrooms and bell pepper; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

Place cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze until very dry.  In a large boawl, combine cauliflower, remaining 1 tsp. oil, 1/4 cup basil, 1/8 tsp. black pepper, salt, garlic, 2 oz. mozzarella, egg whites and Parmesan.  On a parchment-lined baking sheet, press mixture into two 8-inch circles.  Coat crusts with cooking spray.

Bake crusts until browned, about 20 minutes.  Remove from oven; top evenly with mushroom mixture, tomatoes, spinach, remaining 1/4 cup basil, remaining 1/8 tsp. black pepper and remaining mozzarella.  Bake until cheese melts, about 7 minutes.

2 Servings, 350 Calories per serving. 16 g fat, 11 g fiber, 26 g protein, 658 g sodium

No Excuses!

imagesExcuses for skipping a workout fall into 3 categories. First, there are the Legitimate excuses like the flu, back spasms, Mom needs help, dead car battery.

Then there is the category of Utterly Crazy excuses for not working out, such as these:
I had a massage yesterday, and I don’t want to mess that up.
I don’t have any workout clothes to match my mood.
I can’t sweat because the heat makes my eyelash extensions fall off.
I’m going to an awesome party and don’t want to be sore because I plan to do a lot of dancing.
My appetite goes up after I exercise, so I need to take a break so I’ll eat less.

Finally, there’s the category of Poor/Lame excuses, but we like to tell ourselves they are legitimate — Avoid these and say: “NO MORE EXCUSES!”
It’s too hard.
I’m too busy.
I’m too tired.
I’ll do it tomorrow.
My body sucks.
I can’t go to the gym until I get in shape. (Don’t let muffin top, bloated tummy, wobbly thighs, etc., become excuses!)

Prawn Tacos with Mango Salsa and Cabbage Slaw

Try these healthy tacos — this recipe will definitely bring rave reviews!

Image1-1/2 lb. frozen medium prawns (precooked)
6 corn tortillas
3 T taco seasoning
1 T olive oil
1/2 c white wine
Cooking Spray
Lime wedges and cilantro (garnish)


Defrost prawns and remove tails. Place in shallow dish with wine and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Marinate for about 1 hour. Drain prawns thoroughly. Sauté in olive oil until just cooked, do not overcook.

Mango Salsa (or, use Trader Joe’s Mango Salsa)
2 ripe mangoes, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 T chopped red bell pepper
2 T chopped cilantro
1 tsp rice vinegar
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Mix all ingredients and set aside.

Cabbage Slaw
1/2 head of white or red cabbage, shredded, or 1/2 bag shredded cabbage
3 T low fat Caesar dressing
1/2 tsp pepper
1 T rice vinegar

Mix all ingredients and set aside.

Tacos (1 or 2 tortillas each)
Lightly coat a pan with cooking spray and cook each tortillas on both sides until toasty warm.
Place 2 T of slaw in tortilla topped with 2 T mango salsa
Add prawns. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.

6 Servings – Counts as 1 bread, 3 proteins, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat