My name is Niki and I'm a Texas girl. So you know what that means? I love food! I was always kind of a chunky kid. I was the cute chunky though. No one would have looked at me and said “she has a weight problem.” But as I grew up, I just started gaining a lot more weight. My friends continued to play soccer and I just sat on the sidelines and … Continue Reading
Savory Summers
Quick and Easy PTF Microwave to Eat in Minutes Who can think of summer without thinking about swimming, picnics, and celebrating? Have you been to any graduations lately? I have … Continue Reading
Celebrate and Toast Summer Fun!
Raise a glass to toast with your guests and enjoy mocktails with all the taste of regular alcohol but with lower calories. If you enjoy alcoholic beverages, this is just the blog … Continue Reading
Niki’s Success Story: 300 to 150 pounds!
My name is Niki and I'm a Texas girl. So you know what that means? I love food! I was always kind of a chunky kid. I was the cute chunky though. No one would have looked at me … Continue Reading
Celebrating– with FUN not Food
Getting to your desired weight takes commitment. When you achieve it, you should celebrate.Personal Trainer Food encourages celebration to acknowledge your achievement and share … Continue Reading
Success Story: Michelle Loses the Baby Weight
I remember when my Mom and sister would ominously tell me to just wait. What they meant was that once I had kiddos of my own, that losing weight would feel impossible. Well, they … Continue Reading
Get Back Into Your Skinny Jeans After You’ve Gone Off-Plan: 3 Fast and Easy Steps
You've been off-plan... and now your favorite skinny jeans are too tight. We know what you're thinking-- it's going to be hard to lose some weight. But the truth is, you can get … Continue Reading
Lose Weight Fast: How to Accelerate Weight Loss
Are you resolved to lose weight fast? Maybe you have a special event to go to-- or you just really want to be able to get your skinny jeans back on easily. I hear you! I've helped … Continue Reading
Walking Challenge: 28 Days to See a New You!
A 28-day walking challenge will increase your fitness and sculpt your body-- without all the wear and tear you get from other high-impact sports. The first key to lose pounds with … Continue Reading
4 “Healthy” Foods that Make You Gain Weight… and What to Eat Instead
We all want to make healthy food choices, especially when we’re trying to lose weight. But some “healthy” food actually makes you gain weight. Here are 4 healthy foods that are … Continue Reading
Success! When getting to your goal matters, We support you all the way!
Losing weight can feel like a very lonely and solitary journey. Often it is. If you are like me, the option to lose weight with a friend or family member may not FEEL … Continue Reading
BUST Your Myths! 3 Myths That Prevent Losing Weight
Myth #1 –Losing weight is hard to do Weight loss has a stigma of being hard to do.Traditional diet programs are food restricting and require a drawerful of measuring tools. Not … Continue Reading
Kickstart Your Weight Loss with 7 Fat-Burning Activities
Let’s get even more serious about losing pounds and inches with different movements for fat burning. Your weight loss plan has 3 components Eating RightMoving for 20 minutes … Continue Reading
17 Healthy Habits Skinny, Slim People Do Every Day
We all have one of those friends-- the kind who stays slim, and seems to eat anything they want. It makes you wonder how they do it. So we took a survey of skinny people who had … Continue Reading
Healthy Grocery Budget: Lose Weight and Save
Retail food prices are on the rise, but American salaries are not keeping up. With the extra squeeze on your budget, it's important to make every dollar count in your healthy … Continue Reading
Sweet Sugar-Free Treats
Cinnamon Cocoa Almonds These sweet sugar-free gems will help you kick chocolate cravings in the rear! Ingredients: 1 egg white 1 tsp cold water 2 cups whole almonds 3 … Continue Reading
What You CAN Do When The Scale Won’t Budge
Uh-oh, scale won't budge? Let's get it moving again! First, Tell Us-- What's Your Perfect Number? You know, it's the one on the scale that will make you feel sexier, more … Continue Reading
Workout Buddies: Are They Worth the Trouble?
Getting a workout routine down and sticking to it day in and out is challenging for most of us. Despite our good intentions, we end up abandoning our routines within a few weeks. … Continue Reading
Eating right to prevent the afternoon binge
Have you had more than 'just one' Christmas cookie or candy today? It might be time to make over your morning meal, finds a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical … Continue Reading
Don’t Forget the Water! Why Hydration is a Vital Part of Your Diet
It seems fairly obvious that people need to drink enough water, right? Well, it may be, but at the same time it’s no secret that many of us in America tend to fall short on some of … Continue Reading
Can You Have a Cheat Day and Still Lose Weight?
"Can I have a cheat day?" That's a great question! But what are you really asking? You are asking if you can still have beer, pizza, and ice cream. Or you might be … Continue Reading
Libby’s Personal Trainer Food Success Story
Hi! My name is Libby. I'm 27, and I have a very stressful job. On top of that, I have a few medical conditions that have prevented me from losing weight, no matter how hard I work … Continue Reading
Is Cheese Good or Bad for Your Health?
Is Cheese Good or Bad for Your Health? Are you trying to lose weight? Control your blood sugar? Eat healthy? Is cheese your friend or your enemy? Here’s some good news for … Continue Reading
Get Started On A Healthy Weight Loss Diet
If you are ready to get started on a healthy weight loss diet, you've found the right place. I know that you've probably tried a ton of diets and they just disappointed you. You … Continue Reading
Smart Weight Loss Exercise Ideas to Burn More Fat
When it comes to weight loss exercise, I've found that there is a lot of confusion out there. That's why I recommend a dead-simple plan that is focused on the most critical fat … Continue Reading
Be in the Super Bowl Fat-Burning Zone
Super Bowl LV, the 55th Super Bowl championship game, will be held on Sunday, February 7th, 2021 and will decide the league champion. We know this year may look a bit different … Continue Reading
Victoria’s Success Story: I Lost 49 Pounds!
Victoria is more than a just another Personal Trainer Food success story. In her own words: "I gained self confidence, healthy habits, healthy mind, and more happiness than I can … Continue Reading
PTF Success Story: Manny “Torres Strong”
Torres Strong. Take one look at Manny Torres, and you have to agree. But looks can be deceiving. He's a lot stronger than that. Manny has always seen it as his duty to … Continue Reading
Winter workout: how many calories can you burn?
There's no reason to hide indoors when the temperature drops. Outdoor winter workouts are a refreshing break from the summer heat and stuffy indoor gyms. In addition to halting … Continue Reading
Angela Chase Tries Personal Trainer Food
Hi there! I'm Angela Chase. I'm an actress and radio personality for CBS Radio and Jack FM 100.3 in the DFW area. When I'm not on the air, I spend much of my time working … Continue Reading
Hugo’s PTF Success Story: 47lbs in 10 weeks
Hello, my name is Hugo. I am 36 years old, and I am from Los Angeles, California. All throughout my childhood I’ve always been really athletic, and really into sports. I played … Continue Reading
What is the BEST Day to Start a Diet?
Hi There! Have you ever said these things to yourself for diet motivation? This Monday I am starting my diet,” "After New Year’s, it will begin,” "I am not eating any more red … Continue Reading
Dressing Room Work Out
Exercise clothes cost a fortune these days. So before you buy, it pays to know if your trendy new outfit is 'workout friendly.' ...because nothing can steal your confidence … Continue Reading
Protein-Packed Good Morning Egg Muffins
Serve up these easy to prepare protein-packed Egg Muffins for breakfast, appetizers, or snacks— your family will love these delicious and portable meals. Protein Egg Muffin … Continue Reading
Chocolate or sugar addiction? Here’s how to get rid of them so you can lose weight.
Chocolate: there it is, and you can't stop thinking about it. But you made a promise to yourself. You were going to do whatever it took to lose weight — even if it meant giving up … Continue Reading
Grilled Chicken Stuffed Italiano
Bring robust Italian flavor to your table with heavenly stuffed chicken. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients (choose any of the following): 1 Grilled Chicken Breast or Sous … Continue Reading