The Training Toole

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in a snack rut. 🙋♀️⠀
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We talk a LOT about meals, but what you choose between meals matters too.⠀
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My favorite snack rule?⠀
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👉 PROTEIN + FIBER⠀
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That combination helps keep you satisfied longer and makes it a whole lot easier to avoid the afternoon snack attack.⠀
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A few easy combos:⠀
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🥛 Greek yogurt + berries⠀
🍎 Apple + peanut butter⠀
🥚 Hard-boiled eggs + fruit⠀
🧀 Cottage cheese + berries⠀
🌱 Edamame + veggies⠀
🥤 Protein shake + fruit⠀
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And don’t wait until you’re STARVING to figure out what you’re going to eat.⠀
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Keep a few protein + fiber options ready to grab so the easy choice is also the choice that supports your goals.⠀
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Now I want some new ideas!⠀
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💬 What’s your favorite protein + fiber snack combo? Drop it below so we can build a list!

If you’ve been feeling OFF lately and can’t figure out why, your body might be trying to tell you something.⠀
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You’re tired even though you slept.⠀
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Your cravings are all over the place.⠀
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The scale keeps creeping up.⠀
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You’re more irritable than usual.⠀
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And the things that used to help you feel better just aren’t working anymore.⠀
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Sometimes we blame hormones, getting older, or tell ourselves we just need MORE discipline.⠀
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But chronic stress, even the everyday, low-grade kind, can affect your sleep, appetite, cravings, mood, and how you feel overall.⠀
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And pushing yourself harder isn’t always the answer.⠀
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Sometimes you need to get back to the BASICS and give your body what it actually needs.⠀
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That’s exactly what our Beginner Reset is about.⠀
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It’s designed for women who are ready to feel better, get moving again, and rebuild healthy habits without extreme diets or punishing workouts.⠀
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Ready for a RESET? ❤️⠀

Message me RESET and I'll send over all the details.

There was a point during perimenopause when my body was telling me EXACTLY what it needed, and it was NOT what I wanted to hear.⠀
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I had gained about 10 pounds, even though I was working out and eating somewhat healthy.⠀
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The scale just kept creeping up.⠀
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I was exhausted. I wasn’t sleeping well. My clothes weren’t fitting. And I was FRUSTRATED.⠀
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My instinct?⠀
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Work out harder. Eat less. DO MORE.⠀
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But my body was asking me to do something completely different.⠀
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So I scaled back my workouts.⠀
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I stopped trying to diet and ate at maintenance calories.⠀
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I focused on managing my stress.⠀
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And I made getting BETTER and LONGER sleep a priority.⠀
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My body didn’t need more punishment. It needed recovery.⠀
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That experience taught me something I wish more women understood about midlife:⠀
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Sometimes what used to work DOESN’T work anymore.⠀
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That doesn’t automatically mean you need to eat less or exercise more.⠀
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Sometimes your body is asking for something different.⠀
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The hard part is being willing to listen to what your body NEEDS instead of forcing it to do what you WANT.⠀
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If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feel like you’re doing everything “right” but your body isn’t responding the way it used to, it may be time to stop pushing harder and start paying attention.

And reach out to us! We are happy to help coach you through this time with science backed research and personal experience with successfully managing menopause.

Our 10 Year Brick & Mortar Anniversary Party was awesome!

And we are thrilled to announce our raffle winners!

Pretty n’ Pinned $50 Ulta Gift Card winner: Tai DeMaris

Willow Grace basket Winner: Lisa Urofsky

Sunshine State Golf carts basket winner: Robyn Avery Locker

All About You Women’s Boutique basket winner: Sherry McPherson Shaw

The Training Toole 2 - 30 minute Personal Training sessions winner: Mary Ann Calvert

The Training Toole 1 Week Pilates Pass winner: Stacey Townsend

The Training Toole 1 Week Large Group Fitness Pass winner: Christine Brown

The Training Toole 1 Week GPT Class Pass winner: Kathy Mayhew

And a big thank you to Graze + Prosper, 4Rest Day Spa & Refillery, Thrive Chiropractic Ocala, Brick City Spa Collective and Endlessly Smitten for making the day even more special!

We love our local small business friends!

Congratulations to all our winners!

Our 10 Year Brick & Mortar Anniversary Party was awesome!

And we are thrilled to announce our raffle winners!

Pretty n' Pinned $50 Ulta Gift Card winner: Tai DeMaris

Willow Grace basket Winner: Lisa Urofsky

Sunshine State Golf carts basket winner: Robyn Avery Locker

All About You Women's Boutique basket winner: Sherry McPherson Shaw

The Training Toole 2 - 30 minute Personal Training sessions winner: Mary Ann Calvert

The Training Toole 1 Week Pilates Pass winner: Stacey Townsend

The Training Toole 1 Week Large Group Fitness Pass winner: Christine Brown

The Training Toole 1 Week GPT Class Pass winner: Kathy Mayhew

And a big thank you to Graze + Prosper, 4Rest Day Spa & Refillery, Thrive Chiropractic Ocala, Brick City Spa Collective and Endlessly Smitten for making the day even more special!

We love our local small business friends!

Congratulations to all our winners!

You know those nights when cooking is the last thing you want to do?

This is the recipe I make for those nights.

It's easy, packed with protein, and the leftovers make lunch a no-brainer.

🍲 Chicken and White Bean Stew
Serves 4

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 tsp dried thyme
Red pepper flakes to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups (960ml) chicken broth
2 (15oz / 425g) cans cannellini beans, drained
1 bunch kale, escarole, or another dark leafy green, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped

1️⃣ Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Add chicken, broth, and white beans. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C), 10 to 14 minutes.
3️⃣ Transfer chicken to a bowl. Smash some beans against the side of the pot to thicken the broth. Stir in the greens and simmer uncovered while you shred the chicken.
4️⃣ Shred chicken with two forks. Stir back into the stew and season to taste.

Macros per serving: Calories: 435 | Protein: 43g | Carbs: 45g | Fiber: 10.5g | Fat: 9g
If you make it, I'd love to hear what you think!

📸 Tag me so I can see your version.

👉 Follow for more recipes that help make healthy eating simple!

The countdown is on to our BIG 10 Year Brick & Mortar Anniversary Celebration!

We would like to thank our local small business friends who are coming out to join us on our big day!

Endlessly Smitten permanent jewelry will be there to add sparkle to your day!

Thrive Chiropractic Ocala offering a "Reconnect to Thrive" workshop

4Rest Day Spa & Refillery offering "Taking an Inventory on Your Toxic Load" Workshop

Brick City Spa Collective offering "Skin in Motion" Workshop

Graze + Prosper who will bring us brunch cups and coffee!

And, of course, our amazing Team will be there to teach Pilates and Fitness classes, too!

We are so grateful to these amazing (and female owned!) businesses sharing in our party!

If you haven't reserved your spot, please do so here: https://link.thetrainingtoole.com/widget/form/d0tfD47Hco5B4nHMgUV7?fbclid=IwY2xjawTxncBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVNjenVyN2Y3aEhoaG82SUJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWZ4y-r2-yzQRWnruttU_l4GiA78w03Qxlp3DvtxXmzDc3aaW0F2YF9qSwxI_aem_5WqGi8iNb_3XoHy1NaXqfg