Grilled Salmon

It’s hard to go wrong with seafood when you’re on a diet. Let’s face it, it’s summertime, you’re probably drinking more than you should and BBQ hopping nonstop. So let’s put a healthy spin on your traditional saturated fat meat fest. I love salmon, but nobody knows how to grill it right. It gets stuck to the grill and you end up f***ing it up. With a cedar plank, even I can get it right.

I love salmon because it’s full of healthy fats and chock full of omega 3s. Atlantic caught or sockeye, you’re not going to have to worry about the mercury, and you instantly have a healthier alternative to your traditional on-the-grill options.

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Olipop

🥤@DrinkOlipop is a high-fiber soda that:

1️⃣ Tastes good and has many flavors

2️⃣ Can help boost your daily fiber intake

3️⃣ Helps suppress your appetite

My personal recommendation is to increase your fruit and vegetable intake and include products like Olipop into your diet to help boost fiber intake. Have fruit and vegetables with every meal. Some studies have suggested that by increasing your fiber your body will increase more of the peptide called GLP-1.
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Sushi

Tofu

Listen, do I spend my life eating tofu? No. But I am also not running scared from this product either. If I saw something delicious that had tofu in it, I would absolutely be open to the experience.

There are legit people out there who are worried that this product will increase their estrogen, and that’s absolute horsesh**. You would have to eat an astronomical, unreasonable amount of tofu to raise the estradiol on your lab panels (bloodwork).

People think tofu is disgusting, but the fact is tofu tastes like whatever you put on it. So it’s only as boring as you are. You can air fry it and make it into all sorts of delicious dishes. I personally don’t eat a lot of tofu but if I were vegan I would absolutely f*** with this stuff.

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Plant-based at Trader Joe’s

I do not follow a plant-based diet. But if I did, here’s a list of items I would pick-up at @TraderJoes:

1️⃣ Shelled edamame
2️⃣ Chicken-less Mandarin orange morsels
3️⃣ Frozen peas
4️⃣ Vegan italian sausage
5️⃣ Beef-less ground beef
6️⃣ Tofu

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Atkins iced coffee protein shakes

Atkins acquired Quest which led to some interesting product offerings including these caffeinated pre-made protein shakes.

160 calories, 15 grams of protein – almost passing the test. The caffeine content equals out to about 1 cup of brewed coffee. So if you’re looking for a way to boost your midday energy, these might be a great option for you. Lots of different flavors to try as well so you can keep your pick-me-up interesting.

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Strength Curve

I look at 3 things when choosing an exercise:

1️⃣ Stability
2️⃣ Alignment
3️⃣ Strength Curve

Today, I’m discussing the strength curve. The strength curve is a pretty complex topic so to keep things as simple as possible, imagine a squat.

What’s the most difficult part of the squat? The bottom.

As I try to stand back up from the bottom of the movement, it gets easier and easier. That’s the strength curve of the exercise.

The hip thrust, on the other hand, is most difficult at the top of the exercise.

The strength curve is an important consideration because we want to engage the targeted muscle as much as possible while at the same time realizing that certain exercises have portions of the lift that are harder than other exercises.

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Trader Joe’s Seasoning

@traderjoes has so many unique seasonings. One of the easiest ways to create variety in your day-to-day diet and a simple way to add flavor to your meal prep. Here are some that I enjoy:

1️⃣ Pizza sprinkle- great on potatoes and pultry
2️⃣ Greek goddess- amazing on vegetables, plant based protein, and white fish
3️⃣ Ketchup flavor sprinkle- delicious on beef and potatoes
4️⃣ Sriracha sprinkle- I enjoy this on animal based protein
5️⃣ Cheesy seasoning blend- I love it on popcorn, pasta, and vegetables
6️⃣ Ranch seasoning- great on avocado, vegetables, and poultry
7️⃣ Smoked ghost chilis- adds some spice to meats and vegetables
8️⃣ Everything Bagel- delicious on practically anything

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Client Transformation: Blake

This is Blake – he’s a client of mine that has put in all of the work necessary to lose over 60lbs. He doesn’t even look like the same person. I met Blake at an old gym when he was working with a different trainer early in the morning at 5am. When his trainer decided they didn’t want to wake up at 5am anymore, I asked the manager if I could train Blake. Once I started working with him, I got him on my coaching program and he started doing semi-private training with me twice a week.

Blake accomplished this. He did this all by himself with me in his corner helping him along the way. But this reminds me why I do what I do. These stories allow me to have a better life through helping people. Blake is a terrific example of this and I am truly proud of him.

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Substitutions While Eating Out

Don’t be self-conscious about ordering what YOU are going to eat at a restaurant. If you are traveling this Thanksgiving, chances are you will need to grab a bite on the road. You might have the knowledge on what to order, but you may feel embarrassed to make substitutions or changes to the menu item.

Here are a couple examples of how you can order from Panera and bring down the total calories:

1️⃣ Mediterranean bowl – add chicken, no hummus, no feta, sauce on the side. ~550 to ~450 calorie lunch.

2️⃣ Sesame Asian chicken salad – half or no wontons, dressing on the side; ~410 to ~350 calorie meal.

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Leg Day: Calves, Hamstrings, Quads

Join me on my leg day as I train Calves, Hamstrings, and Quads. I want to emphasize: you can get a great workout in regardless of the space. In this video, I’m in a generic gym much like the spaces many of you have access to.

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Tatum Sharp

Director of Social Media

"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it."
- Amanda Gorman

Tatum is the mastermind behind Jacob Zemer’s social media. Every post you come across has its journey through her creative touch. From crafting compelling content and refining videos and reels to composing captivating captions, overseeing videographers, and meticulously planning release schedules – she’s constantly immersed in curating the Jacob Zemer content that captivates our audience!

Away from the digital buzz of social media, Tatum enjoys taking the stage, wielding her bass in her hardcore band, Volition, and indulges her passion for all things horror by frequently cozying up with scary movies.

Specialities:

  • BS Exercise Science minor in Communications
  • EXOS Performance Specialist
  • ACE Group Fitness
  • Creative writing
  • Visual communication

Elise Ladaw

Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
  • Kettlebell Master Instructor 
  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
  • Pre/Post Natal Certified  
  • TRX 
  • Schwinn & Maddog Cycling