This rustic dish pairs our delightful Brussels Sprouts with hearty bacon and tangy mustard. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag of Brussels Sprouts (4-5 ounces) Additional Ingredients 1-2 tbsp Whole grain mustard 1-2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Parmesan Cheese, as desired Bacon Bits, as desired Optional: 2 tbsp coarsely chopped Almonds Instructions: Heat Brussels … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
Balsamic Green Bean Salad
Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of green beans Additional Ingredients: 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 small red onion Monterey Jack cheese Dressing: 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1-2 Cloves garlic, minced Salt/pepper Instructions: Make the dressing by whisking the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Dice red onion and … [Read more...]
What’s Your Weight Loss X-Factor?
What's your motivation to lose the extra pounds? Everybody is different and has different reasons. Call it the X-factor if you will, and everyone has an X-factor even though they may not realize it. From going to a class reunion to a medical wake-up call, X-factors are personal and important to each person. For some, it can be as simple as wanting to fit back into their old … [Read more...]
Mexican Zucchini Beef
Treat your tastebuds to the explosion of flavors in this effortless meal! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Angus Burger 1 bag of Green Zucchini Additional Ingredients: 3 tbsp salsa 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp onion powder Salt and pepper, to taste Shredded cheese blend (optional) Instructions: Heat Angus Burger and Green Zucchini in the microwave. … [Read more...]
Avocado Chicken Salad
Not only delicious, but this salad is packed with protein, healthy fats, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. It's a great way to add some variety to your diet and enjoy the health benefits of avocados and chicken. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Chicken breast of your choice Additional Ingredients: 1 avocado, cut into small cubes 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp lime juice 2 … [Read more...]
17 Mouthwatering Food Swaps to Kill Cravings and Shed Pounds
Are you missing some of your favorite foods like noodles, pizza, and chips? Here are 17 low carb food swaps to help you get your fix, satisfy your cravings, and still lose weight. (And surprise... these low carb food swaps taste as good or BETTER!) We've included plenty of easy recipes that you can make in just minutes, too. Instead of Noshing on Nachos Dive Into a Plate of … [Read more...]
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 walking is consistency-- you must walk every day. Next, you'll want to make sure that you are working at a level that gets your heart rate up where it should be. The walking challenge below will do … [Read more...]
Greek Salad
Ingredients: Fajita Chicken for Salads (or your choice of PTF meat) Romaine Lettuce Tomatoes Red Onion Cucumber Black Olives Feta Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing, 2g of sugar or less Instructions: Heat and chop your PTF chicken. Chop your romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and black olives. Combine all previous ingredients into a bowl, add feta … [Read more...]
Mozzarella Cheese Chips
Have a little creative fun with your snacks. This simple recipe turns a cheese stick into crispy chips ready to dip in your favorite sauce! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Mozzarella String Cheese Stick Instructions: Place a sheet of parchment paper over a large plate. Slice cheese stick into small chunks and space them evenly on the parchment paper. Microwave for … [Read more...]
How I Kicked my Family’s Fast Food Habit
by Erika Smith Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food From baseball practice to hockey games, and all the way back across town for drum lessons—I am a very busy mom of three boys. Like so many other moms during the after school or weekend shuffle, what to cook for dinner is usually the last thing on my mind. I have always been a very health-conscious person. When my kids … [Read more...]