Can Health Foods Make Fat? Everywhere you go, you see foods marketed as good for you. But are they also good at helping you to burn fat-- or will these health foods make fat? The answer will surprise you! Check out these 13 sneaky "health foods" --and learn what to eat instead. 1. Sushi Sushi rice tops the list of all the rices in its ability to put fat on your body … [Read more...]
How to Lose Belly Fat: Real-Time Study Results
Are you frustrated by belly fat? Imagine being able to lose fat and cinch up your belt by 6 to 7 inches in just a few weeks. How many notches would that be? 3, 5, 6? Think you can't? Think again. We have conducted many fat-loss studies over the years, on groups of teachers, nurses, men, beauty queens, and even on ourselves! The Results From Our Men's Weight Loss … [Read more...]
President Trump, About Your Diet– We’d Like to Help
President Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump, We heard you’re not doing so well with your diet. We get it; you love your fast food staples like Domino’s, McDonald’s and KFC. Who doesn’t love a good chicken tender and burger patty every now and then? It IS America, right? And exercise? Psh. The average American … [Read more...]
10 Brilliant Things You Can Do to Look Younger Now
Is it possible to reverse the signs of aging so you can look younger and feel younger too? Learn about healthy aging and what you can actually do to look younger right now...even if you are in your 30's, 40's, 50's (or more). 1. #1 Way to Look Younger: Cut Sugar Let's face it, our bodies are not designed to handle the massive amount of sugar in today's … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Coffee
Hello Fall! Wrap your hands around a warm mug of seasonal flavor as you dive into fall with this heavenly PTF-approved PSL recipe! This recipe is just like what you would find in a coffee shop; it's the "spice and everything nice" but without all the sugar! Ingredients: 1 cup of Coffee 2 tbsp. Butter 1/8 tsp. Vanilla extract Pumpkin pie spice seasoning, to … [Read more...]
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Quick and easy, these guilt-free pizza bites are an excellent afternoon snack. Even the kids are sure to love them! Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of Green Zucchini 1-2 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks 1 bag of Pepperoni Bites … [Read more...]
Broccoli Cheese Bake
A simple take on the traditional casserole, this dish is the perfect dinner for a chilly winter day. Thanks to Cynthia E. for submitting this hearty and delicious recipe! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag of Fajita Chicken for Salads 1 bag of Broccoli 1 Colby Jack Cheese Stick, shreded Sweet Garlic Butter Sauce, to taste Additional Ingredients: 1/4 tsp. … [Read more...]
4 Reasons You Should NOT Start a Diet in 2016
By Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food #1 Diets Become Moral Dilemmas The moment you announce to the world that you are on a DIET, your brain does a funny thing. It starts judging everything as either 'good' or 'bad.' Counting calories is 'good.' High-fat is 'bad.' It doesn't take long before weighing yourself to track progress is 'next to godliness' and … [Read more...]
Teriyaki Broccoli Bowl
A Personal Trainer Food favorite, this flavorful dish is sure to please! With almost no preparation required, it's a perfect go-to meal for a busy evening. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 2 Teriyaki Chicken 1 bag of Broccoli Florets Additional Ingredients: Sesame Seeds Red Pepper Flakes Instructions: Heat Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli in the microwave. … [Read more...]
The Top 8 Stories of 2015, According to a Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist
By Shane Allen Personal Trainer Food Certified Weight Loss Specialist, Sports Nutritionist and Personal Trainer As the year comes to a close I want to reflect back on my favorite health and fitness-related stories of 2015. We're constantly bombarded in the headlines with studies that conflict one another. These only add noise and confusion to understanding what truly is and … [Read more...]
Cheesy Bacon Chicken Breast
This recipe is a quick and delicious way to dress up your double-protein dinner on the RECON plan! Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 2 Butter Roasted Chicken Breasts 2 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Additional Ingredients: 2-3 Slices cooked bacon, … [Read more...]
Cheesy Meatballs
Meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser and the perfect thing to snack on while the turkey or ham roasts in the oven. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Meatballs Italian Style (or PTF meatballs of your choice) 1 Mozzarella Cheese Stick Additional Ingredients: Tomato sauce (2g of sugar or less) Seasoning of choice, to taste Instructions: Heat … [Read more...]
Sriracha Yellow Squash & Zucchini
We love how this little dish with big flavor comes together so quickly! Our Zucchini and Yellow Squash are perfect for soaking up the flavorful sauce. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Yellow Squash 1 Zucchini Additional Ingredients: 2t soy sauce 1T oyster sauce 1t sesame oil 2T (or to taste) Sriracha hot sauce ½C fresh cilantro, chopped … [Read more...]
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 Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs, whisked 12 ounces cooked bacon or ham, diced 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup diced red peppers Dried basil and oregano, to taste Salt and pepper, to … [Read more...]
Green Beans with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Try this healthy swap in place of the usual green bean casserole—it takes just a few minutes to prepare and is sure to please the whole family! Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1-2 bags of Green Beans Additional Ingredients: 1 oz Goat cheese, … [Read more...]
Loaded Mashed Cauliflower
Impress your family with this Personal Trainer Food–approved side dish! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 2 bags of Cauliflower or 8 - 10 ounces Cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized pieces Additional Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp Butter, melted 2-4 slices Bacon, cooked 1 small bunch Chives, chopped ½ cup Shredded cheddar cheese Salt & Pepper, to … [Read more...]
Zucchini Mac & Cheese
This take on the familiar childhood classic takes just seconds to prepare. Make it even heartier by adding in a sliced Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast. Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of Green Zucchini Additional Ingredients: 1oz … [Read more...]
Mexican Zucchini and Beef
Spice up your dinner in seconds with this quick and easy recipe. Beef up the flavor by adding a little cheese or some jalapeno slices for an added kick. Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Angus Burger 1 Green Zucchini Additional Ingredients: ½ - … [Read more...]
Deviled Chicken Salad
This simple chicken salad makes a great lunch on the go! Have some extra lettuce on hand? Turn the salad into a mouthwatering wrap with a few large lettuce leaves. Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Grilled Tender Chicken Breast Additional … [Read more...]
Back to the Future: How Dieting Has Changed From 1985 to 2015
By Shane Allen CPT, WMS, CSN Today is October 21, 2015—that magical day we’ve all been waiting for when Christopher Lloyd takes Michael J. Fox“Back to the Future” (part 2.) There’s just one problem. Look around. There are no flying cars, no auto-lacing sneakers and no hover boards that actually hover. It seems we’ve been slacking on the creation of cool things for our … [Read more...]
52 Pounds Lost in 8 Weeks! How Did He Do it?
By Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food Eight weeks ago, 10 men from different walks of life took on the RECON challenge. Eight weeks ago, we promised you that we would show you their real field-tested results. Now comes the moment of truth: does RECON work? See for yourself how the RECON challengers got stronger, leaner bodies, better family lives, … [Read more...]
Spinach, Avocado and Pumpkin Seed Salad
Just in time for fall, Pumpkin Seeds are on the menu! Try out our latest snack option in this hearty salad. Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: ¼-½ bag of Pumpkin Seeds Additional Ingredients: 2 cups Baby Spinach ½ Avocado, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 … [Read more...]
Avocado Egg Salad
Love avocado? Try this fun and delicious take on the classic egg salad! Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of 2 Egg Patties & Breakfast Sausage (set sausage aside) Additional Ingredients: 1 Medium avocado, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 tbsp … [Read more...]
Obese Officers Lost Avg of 20 lbs in 1 Month
A Carrollton, TX police officer suspended for being too overweight to perform his job has retired honorably, the police department told Personal Trainer Food Blog Tuesday. As news of Officer Cory Cook's suspension broke last July, Personal Trainer Food™ offered free food to him and any other North, Central and Southeast Texas police officer who was obese and needed to … [Read more...]
Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Chopped Salad
Check out this simple salad full of fresh flavor--the perfect end of summer dish you can have ready in minutes! Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast Additional Ingredients (add to taste): 2 Cups chopped romaine … [Read more...]
Steamy Zucchini
Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 2 Bags of Green Zucchini Additional Ingredients: 1 Celery stalk, chopped 1-2 Green onions, finely chopped 1 Small can sliced mushrooms 1-2 oz shredded cheddar cheese Instructions: Combine zucchini, celery, green onion, and mushrooms in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. >Heat in microwave on high until veggies … [Read more...]
How 3 Men Lost Over 50 Pounds In One Week with RECON (and how you can too)!
By Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food RECON is our Exclusive Weight Loss Program for Men coming October 2015. Until then, we have 10 men test-driving RECON for you. They will give you the insider's scoop on how this program works so you can see for yourself if it is right for you. Last week, the men took some simple steps become mission-ready and … [Read more...]
Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wrap
The smoked flavors of mesquite and chipotle blend together in this easy recipe. Don't forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast Additional Ingredients (add to taste): Red bell pepper, diced Scallions, thinly sliced Large lettuce … [Read more...]
7 Steps to Supercharge Your Weight Loss & Drop a Pant Size (or two)!
By Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food “In order to lose weight, you must count calories and do more exercise.” Wrong! If you have tried doing this, you know it takes forever just to lose a little weight, and the minute you stop starving or exercising yourself to death, the fat comes back with a vengeance. It isn’t in your head! The advice you were … [Read more...]
RECON – The Exclusive Program for Men
By Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food “Tactics without Strategy is the noise before defeat” Sun Tzu – Art of War Weight loss is a war; to win it you must have a complete, efficient strategy that fits into your daily battle of life. RECON gives you the precise strategy of a surgical strike so you can get in shape and feel great...fast! Personal … [Read more...]
Zesty Tender Nachos
Order today to choose your menu of delicious, and healthy weight loss meals! Say yes to big flavor with our spin on Nachos! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Zesty Tenders Additional Ingredients (add to taste): Cheddar cheese Bacon bits Green onions Jalapeno slices (optional) Instructions: Heat Zesty Tenders in the microwave. Once heated, remove from … [Read more...]
Garlic Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts
Lose weight the right way with this delicious dinner and Personal Trainer Food. Get your Personal Trainer Food today! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of Brussels Sprouts 1-2 tsp, or to taste, Sweet Garlic Butter Sauce Additional Ingredients: ½ tsp, or to taste, Lemon pepper 7-14 Medium shrimp, pre-cooked and thawed Instructions: Heat brussels … [Read more...]
Healthy, Low Carb Lunch Ideas and Hacks Perfect for School or the Office!
Here are 10 easy low carb lunch ideas and Hacks that will save your sanity, time, and money (as well as your waistline). Use these tips to prep lunches for yourself at home, school, or the office! 1. Leftover Sauce is Great for Little Dippers Don’t toss that little bit of salad dressing, spaghetti sauce, mustard or mayonnaise! Transfer it to a small container with a lid … [Read more...]
Pepper Mozzarella Melts
Lose weight the right way with these tasty tidbits and Personal Trainer Food. Get your Personal Trainer Food today! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 2-3 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks Additional Ingredients: Mini peppers Instructions: Cut mini peppers open by making a vertical slice down one side of the pepper and remove the seeds. Cut each … [Read more...]
How to Lose Weight — and Keep it Off for Good!
By Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food A recent study published by the American Journal of Public Health says that those who are obese are doomed with a 1% or less chance or getting to a "normal" weight. With soaring obesity rates, this is grim news--that we TOTALLY disagree with! At Personal Trainer Food we believe it IS possible to lose the weight and … [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 … [Read more...]
Lima Bean Salad
Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Lima Beans Additional Ingredients: Salt Chili pepper, very finely minced Onion, grated Parsley, finely chopped Olive oil White wine vinegar Instructions: Heat Lima Beans in the microwave. Once heated, remove from bag and place in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the salt, chili pepper, onion, parsley, olive oil and white … [Read more...]
Low Carb Cocktail Recipes: Sugar Free Drinks & Mocktails
Here's a great collection of sugar-free low carb cocktail recipes that will keep your party going! How to Use These Low Carb Cocktail Recipes With these recipes, you can make several fun sugar-free virgin mocktails. But you can jazz them up further to make low carb cocktails with alcohol, too. If you do intend to go for alcoholic drinks, here's a handy list of low … [Read more...]
Would your CEO post a shirtless selfie? Here’s why ours did!
By: Gunner Shroy Customer Support, Personal Trainer Food Personal Trainer Food CEO and Founder Mike Starks recently took off his shirt, snapped a selfie, and immediately sent it to the CEOs of Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, Medifast, and Jenny Craig. What for? Inspired by our Walk the Walk challenge, Mike is challenging the CEOs of those companies to eat their own foods … [Read more...]
Mini Bunless Cheeseburger Bites
Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Savory Cheeseburger Stick 1 Colby Jack Cheese Stick Additional Ingredients: Lettuce Pickle Slices Cherry Tomatoes Bacon Instructions: Heat the Savory Cheeseburger stick in the microwave. Once heated, remove from bag slice into 6-8 pieces and place on a plate. Slice lettuce, cheese, and bacon into bite size pieces. … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Results: What Can You Lose In One Month?
We say that if you stick to following our healthy weight loss plan of eating nothing but meats, eggs, non-starchy vegetables, nuts, and cheeses that you will lose weight. But if you do this, what kind of weight loss results can you get in one month? Meet the team! They'd like to show you what happened after following our program for four weeks... Rhett Lost 18.8 … [Read more...]
Pork Rind Nachos
Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Mozzarella String Cheese or Colby Jack Cheese Stick Additional Ingredients: Pork rinds Sliced jalapenos Bacon bits Instructions: Place pork rinds in a single layer on a small plate. Slice or shred cheese and place on top of pork rinds along with sliced jalapenos and bacon bits as desired. Microwave until … [Read more...]
15 Genius Tips from Real People to Help You Lose Weight on Personal Trainer Food
By: Gunner Shroy Customer Support, Personal Trainer Food By week three of our 2015 Walk the Walk challenge we were all seeing results. So far, our group of 10 had lost a total of 100.8 pounds—but we were even more excited about our non-scale victories! You’ve probably heard us talk about non-scale victories before; these are the myriad of ways that you and your body are … [Read more...]
How fast will you lose weight with Personal Trainer Food?
By Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food We told you we were going to share real results from real people doing our Walk the Walk Challenge. We also talked about 5 participants who were determined to see if they could lose 10 to 20 pounds in two weeks. That's pretty fast! Let's talk to these people to find out if they were able to do it. We'll share … [Read more...]
One Mom’s Secret to Dinner for Five in Less Than Three Minutes
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 … [Read more...]
Buffalo Cauliflower Wraps
Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag of Cauliflower Florets Additional Ingredients: Buffalo sauce Salt and pepper, to taste 3-6 Large lettuce leaves Instructions: Heat Cauliflower in the microwave, just until warmed through. Once warm, place in a bowl and toss with buffalo sauce until completely coated. *For a more robust flavor, the … [Read more...]
You Need to See This! After One Week on Our Walk the Walk Challenge, This Happens…
by Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food Gunner works in Customer Support at Personal Trainer Food and is doing the Walk the Walk Challenge. The Walk the Walk Challenge is what some of us are doing here at headquarters to see what kind of results we can get eating the same menu items and following the same Guidelines—just like you do. Well, when Gunner … [Read more...]
How to Lose 10-20 Pounds in 2 Weeks. We Put it to the Test!
by Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food We say that you can lose 10-20 pounds in 2 weeks. But is this just an empty marketing claim or can you really get those results for yourself? This is exactly why the team here at Personal Trainer Food is doing the Walk the Walk Challenge. We come from all walks of life. Some want to lose a lot, some only a … [Read more...]
I Fooled Millions Into Thinking Chocolate Helps Weight Loss. Here’s How.
by Shane Allen Certified Weight Loss Specialist, Personal Trainer, Sports Nutritionist “I Fooled Millions Into Thinking Chocolate Helps Weight Loss. Here's How.” Great headline. Sad story. Journalist John Bohannon has revealed he duped the entire world earlier this year into thinking you could lose weight by eating chocolate. In a well-written post, Bohannon … [Read more...]
Meatza Pizza
Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Personal Trainer Food Angus Burger 1 Bag Pepperoni Bites (optional) 1 Mozzarella String Cheese stick, sliced or separated into a few long strings Additional Ingredients: Tomato sauce (2g of sugar or less) Thin slices of bell pepper Italian blend seasoning Instructions: Heat Angus Burger in the microwave. Once heated, remove from … [Read more...]