Train with Jane: Personal Trainer

Train with Jane:  Personal Trainer I am an ACE and AEA certified Personal Trainer and certified PN Nutrition Coach, Sleep Coach and Health Coach. Welcome! You don’t need more information. Period.

I am a Total Transformation coach who helps you become the whole person you want to be. You are already drowning in the information you have. You need to implement what you already know, and you need help figuring out where to start and how to do this. You need better questions. You need someone to hold up a mirror. You need someone to celebrate (and point out) your successes. You need a coach AND a mentor. You need someone to do for you what you are busy doing for others. (Kids, employees, co-workers... the list goes on!)

You come to me for clarity. For transformation. For change that sticks. I help busy women become the kind of person they actually want to be — sharp, self-aware, and grounded in the real messy business of living life to the fullest.. I offer the kind of coaching that gets you thinking differently. When you work with me, you will feel physically and mentally strong, capable of taking on any challenge without worrying that your energy level or body weight will get in the way of your goals. I provide on-line training for busy women who need to build health & fitness into their life, without it taking over. This is a daily, comprehensive program designed to take the guess work out of your health & fitness journey, offering accountability and guiding you to a state of complete wellness

We will consider the multi-dimensional thriving of you as a whole person in your whole life. Not just body fat percentage and blood work, but also factors like how you think, feel, live, connect to others and how you connect to yourself. Included in my programs are strength workouts, conditioning workouts, mobility workouts and guided rest & recovery days. There are daily accountability nutrition check-ins. Every calendar day will be right at your finger tips for easy access anywhere, any time. I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer for 20 years, a certified master TRX trainer, a Precision Nutrition certified coach, an AEA certified teacher and Masters Swim Coach, and a PN Certified Sleep Coach. I am a former professional athlete, who has been a coach and mentor for most of my life. As a seasoned professional, I know what works and what doesn't work enabling me to guide you through the quagmire of (mis)information out there and coaching you with science based knowledge and experience. Weight training and good nutrition are for everyone. Strength, power, and mobility. Proper engine fueling. Joyful daily movement. Physical confidence. These are some of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. They’ll help you live longer and better, feel and perform optimally, and as a bonus, help you walk tall and look fabulous well into old age.

My neighbor stopped by with a couple of cabbages he had just picked from his garden and some materials to help me build ...
03/16/2026

My neighbor stopped by with a couple of cabbages he had just picked from his garden and some materials to help me build a potato tower (so look for potato recipes in a couple of months 😂).

I wanted to use the cabbage while it was just harvested, and soup is always one of my favorite meals.

This cabbage and rice soup is light enough to feel like spring but still hearty and satisfying. The cabbage gets slightly sweet as it cooks, the rice makes it comforting, and a little lemon and Parmesan at the end brighten everything up.

Step 1: Befriend people who grow vegetables. 🥬🧅🥔

Step 2: Make soup. 🥣

My neighbor stopped by with a couple of cabbages he had just picked from his garden and some materials to help me build ...
03/15/2026

My neighbor stopped by with a couple of cabbages he had just picked from his garden and some materials to help me build a potato tower (so look for potato recipes in a couple of months 😂).

I wanted to use the cabbage while it was just harvested, and soup is always one of my favorite meals.

This cabbage and rice soup is light enough to feel like spring but still hearty and satisfying. The cabbage gets slightly sweet as it cooks, the rice makes it comforting, and a little lemon and Parmesan at the end brighten everything up.

Step 1: Befriend people who grow vegetables. 🥬🧅🥔
Step 2: Make soup. 🥣

I was just talking about this in an earlier post last week!Eating pie if amazing. Especially when you make a moment of i...
03/14/2026

I was just talking about this in an earlier post last week!

Eating pie if amazing. Especially when you make a moment of it. 😊
(Having pie, cake, cookies or candy in your house 24/7... not so much).

Having the whipped cream on top is good because that is the part I scrape off to share with Zuli! 😂
(Having whipped cream or ice cream in your house 24/7... not so much).

So enjoy pie day by going for a nice hike in Julian and then getting to the pie shop early and enjoying a slice out in the courtyard.

No need to take a whole pie home.

https://visitjulian.com/hiking-in-the-julian-area/...
😂

𝟏𝟎𝟎’𝐬 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 • 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐀-𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡Every year I do this fundraiser because it is a fun way ...
03/13/2026

𝟏𝟎𝟎’𝐬 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 • 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐀-𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡

Every year I do this fundraiser because it is a fun way to challenge yourself, celebrate how strong your body is, and raise money for kids who truly need our help. 💛

This year it is 100% virtual, so you can do it from anywhere.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞:
Pick 10 weighted exercises. (Like bench press or squats, etc.)
Do 100 reps of each exercise.
Keep track of the weight used for each one.
Then add up your total pounds lifted and donate 1 penny per pound to support Make-A-Wish.

So yes… this is your chance to see just how strong you really are. 👊

𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞:
If you do 100 reps with 20 pounds, that equals 2,000 pounds lifted
That would be a $20 donation
If you do 100 reps with 10 pounds, that equals 1,000 pounds lifted
That would be a $10 donation
You can use dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, cables, machines, barbells, or whatever equipment you have access to.
Choose exercises that fit your body, your experience level, and your available equipment.
The goal is to make it challenging, meaningful, and fun.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭?
Because every rep reminds you that your strength can do more than change your own body.
It can help change someone else’s life too. ✨

So pick your 10 exercises, track your total, find out how strong you are, and let your workout do some good in the world.

The QR Code to donate is on the picture.

YOLO!
03/12/2026

YOLO!

I think one of the most important parts of being a coach is making sure my clients know they have agency over their life...
03/11/2026

I think one of the most important parts of being a coach is making sure my clients know they have agency over their life. When asked if something they like to eat or do is good for them or bad, I do that annoying thing where I answer a question with a question. 😂
When determining whether anything is “good” or “bad”, I ask my clients one simple question:⁣⁠
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“How’s that working for you?”⁣⁠
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This sentence is a thing of beauty. Here’s why:⁣⁠
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It’s NEUTRAL. It’s simply a question of observation and awareness.⁣⁠
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It’s CONCRETE. It tests their feelings, thoughts, and world views against cold hard reality.⁣⁠
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It’s CLIENT-CENTERED. It asks them to self-evaluate. I don’t have to judge anything.⁣⁠

It can HIGHLIGHT SUCCESS—not just mistakes. After all, my client might say, “It’s working great!” Then we can high-five each other.⁣⁠
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So the next time you are wondering if something is “good” or “bad,” begin by asking this simple question. Then experiment and adjust from there.⁠

When I am looking for a recipe, I get so annoyed to have to go past the life story of the author.  NOBODY CARES!! Until ...
03/10/2026

When I am looking for a recipe, I get so annoyed to have to go past the life story of the author. NOBODY CARES!!

Until now.

There is a restaurant in Solana Beach, CA right near Dog Beach called Bangkok Bay. They had the very best Salmon Curry EVER that I kept trying to make and failing....until I finally got it exactly right. 🧑‍🍳

If you notice, the one thing missing from my recipe that most people use is ginger. I hate ginger so add it back in, if you have no taste. 😉😅

Also, let's talk about Penzey's.
Of course you can use any old curry powder or cumin but you would be doing yourself a disservice.
Penzey's has lots of curries to choose from (and you should try them all) but I find the "Sweet Curry" has that "je ne sais quoi" that I like best. In fact, Penzey's sweet curry is one of the things I have shipped to me here in rural France. (Key word "rural" so don't come at me about finding exactly the right thing here.) 🤣

https://www.penzeys.com/

Let me know how you like it!

Ingredients1 small onion, chopped3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely minced½ jalapeño, finely chopped1 (1-inch) piece fresh gin...
03/09/2026

Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
½ jalapeño, finely chopped
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon curry powder
1½ teaspoons garam masala
½ teaspoon turmeric
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
1½ cups yellow lentils (toor dal), rinsed and picked through
¾ cup plain vegan or Greek yogurt
Juice of ½ lime
1 bunch Swiss chard, center stems chopped (like celery), leaves roughly chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
Place the onion in a large, shallow saucepan, and sauté over medium heat until translucent (about 3 to 4 minutes), adding water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time to keep the vegetables from sticking. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for about 1 minute. Add the jalapeño and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric. Stir to fully combine and cook for about 2 minutes more, adding water as necessary.
Add the broth, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard ribs and lentils. Stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover again, this time leaving the lid open a crack. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
When the lentils are tender and the liquid has decreased, add the yogurt, lime juice, and chard leaves, and cook until the chard is just starting to wilt. Add the salt and the pepper to taste, stir to combine, and remove from the heat. Serve warm.

"Tomorrow is my 43yr bday and I have had my ups and downs with my weight and health for years!!!!!! March of last year I...
03/08/2026

"Tomorrow is my 43yr bday and I have had my ups and downs with my weight and health for years!!!!!!

March of last year I knew I needed to do something drastic or I would be in a world of hurt, I was very over weight and not happy. My favorite neighbor (Jessica Gavin Juillerat) introduced us to Train with Jane and here we are fit and 62 lbs lighter! Her program only drives us to the next level but holds me accountable!!!
As a manager, I know holding folks accountable is what drives success! Thank you Jane Stimmel!"

Glad to add that she is still killing it in the gym even though this post is from 4 yeas ago!!

𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒?Because apparently someone looked at a precision biological syst...
03/07/2026

𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒?
Because apparently someone looked at a precision biological system and said,
“Let’s just move the clock and see what happens.”

⏰ 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑. 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓’𝐒 𝐈𝐓.
Sixty minutes.
3,600 seconds.
Just 4% of your day.
Doesn’t sound like much.
Until someone steals it in March.

🧠 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄
Your circadian rhythm regulates:
• Sleep
• Hormones
• Hunger
• Mood
• Cellular repair
• Protein synthesis
• Blood cell turnover
Your body runs on rhythm.
DST barges in and shifts the light cycle and our brain is not amused.

😴 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆
When we lose an hour:
• Sleep gets cut short
• Melatonin release shifts
• Ghrelin, your hunger hormone, increases
• Fatigue rises
• Mood dips
• Focus drops

People drink more caffeine to cope. 🙋🏻‍♀️
Reminder: caffeine does not give you energy. It blocks adenosine, the chemical that makes you sleepy. When caffeine wears off?
Adenosine comes back with friends. 😵‍💫
Crash.

❤️ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓
Research shows a short-term increase in:
• Stroke risk in vulnerable populations
• Depression after the spring change
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Cardiovascular stress

Even the American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports eliminating clock changes because standard time aligns better with human circadian biology.

🧩 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐄𝐒
Sleep shifts → Hormones shift → Appetite shifts → Mood shifts → Behavior shifts.
One hour starts the cascade.
So if you feel:
• Foggy
• Hungrier
• Short-tempered
• Less motivated

🌅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄
Adding an hour in the fall is easier.
Losing one in the spring hits harder.
So yes, you are allowed to be a little cranky right now.

Try these things to help you get less cranky:
Get morning light.
Hydrate.
Strength train.
Go to bed 30 minutes earlier this week if you can.

Your nervous system will recalibrate and soon we will all be loving those long summer evenings.

𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆.Not the dramatic “I resign!” kind.The quiet kind.The:“I’ll start Monday.”“After this trip.”“After the holi...
03/06/2026

𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆.
Not the dramatic “I resign!” kind.
The quiet kind.
The:
“I’ll start Monday.”
“After this trip.”
“After the holidays.”
“After life calms down.”
Spoiler: life does not calm down.
Let’s talk about why we keep quitting.

🧠 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 #1: 𝐘𝐎𝐔’𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐄
“I hate how I look.”
“I feel gross.”
“I should be better by now.”
Shame is like cheap gasoline. Big flame. Fast burnout. Engine damage. 😞

Now compare that to:
“I want to get off medication.”
“I want to hike without sounding like a malfunctioning accordion.”
“I want energy at 3 PM.”
“I want to feel strong in my own body.”
That fuel lasts.

⚖️ 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 #2: 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐄𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐑
Family or fitness.
Work or workouts.
Everyone else or you.
So you keep choosing everyone else. Then you resent it. Then you quit.
Busy week? Adjust.
Travel? Adjust.
Grandkids? Adjust.

Consistency does not mean perfection.
It means we come up with a Plan B before you need one.

💪 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 #3: 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐃𝐎𝐍’𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅
You’ve quit before, so now you assume:
“I’m not disciplined.”
“I’m not consistent.”
“I’m just not that person.”
Meanwhile, you have probably moved across states or countries, raised humans, built careers or survived things you don’t even talk about.
But then you think because you missed a couple of workouts it means you’re incapable. You're not. You just need some coaching.

🔥 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄’𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇
Most people don’t quit because they’re lazy.
They quit because:
• Their motive isn’t aligned
• Their schedule isn’t realistic
• They don’t have a backup plan
• They mistake inconsistency for failure

That’s not a character flaw, it's a design flaw.

✨ 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒.
We fix the design.
We align the motive.
We build competence.
We create Plan B before life gets lifey.

So you stop quietly quitting and start finishing what you said you would. I can help.

Ingredients5 red bell peppers28 oz canned whole tomatoes1/2 sweet yellow onion - diced6 cloves garlic - minced1 pinch re...
03/05/2026

Ingredients
5 red bell peppers
28 oz canned whole tomatoes
1/2 sweet yellow onion - diced
6 cloves garlic - minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes - to taste
1 pinch sea salt + more to taste
1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
2 leaves bay
2.5 - 3 cups veggie stock or water
1/3 cup basil leaves - thinly sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts - toasted
2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley - for garnish

Instructions
Roast the Peppers:
Preheat your broiler and place the sweet and red bell peppers on a broiler proof sheet pan. Roast them under the flames for a few minutes until charred all over and the skins have turned black. Keep a close eye on them and using a pair of kitchen tongs turn the peppers to make sure all sides get nice and charred. Transfer to a bowl and cover with a tea towel or a lid until cool enough to handle. (Alternately you can roast them on open flame on your stove top, but it might be a little messier that way)
Gently peel the charred skins off of the peppers and discard the core. Set aside until needed.

Make the Soup:
While your peppers are roasting start the soup. Preheat a heavy bottom soup pot on medium low flame.
Add the diced onion with a pinch of sea salt and a light drizzle of olive oil. Sautee together for about 10 minutes until wilted and translucent. Add the red pepper flakes, garlic and smoked paprika and give everything a good stir. Add the tomatoes with all their juices.
Bring to a gentle simmer and add the roasted red peppers (reserve the mini sweet peppers for garnish) and bay leaves. Pour in the vegetable stock or water and bring to a simmer again. Cook together on medium low flame for 20 minutes.

Remove the soup from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Using a hand held immersion blender puree the soup until thin to your liking. Add more vegetable stock or water to thin out the soup as much as you like. (Alternatively you can wait to add any water or veggie stock as the last step, some people prefer their soup to be very thick).
Adjust seasoning to taste, sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

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