Exercise more, eat less, count calories, avoid fat, eat whole grains, eat this or that packaged food. That's what conventional diet wisdom has told us in recent years. Who can blame us for being confused, not to mention overweight? So what's the SECRET to LOSING WEIGHT? (Hint: it does not involve a diet). Obesity in our country is reaching epidemic proportions, … [Read more...]
How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Fat?
How many calories are in our programs? Good question! It's great that we now have access to information about the foods we eat, like calories, nutrients, and whether it is GMO-free. But has that information really done anything to solve our expanding waistline? FACT: Americans are the most nutritionally educated consumer in the world, and yet we are the most obese country … [Read more...]
Angus Cheeseburger Salad
With all the love we've been giving to the Personal Trainer Food Grilled Chicken for Salads, we've had people reach out to us saying, "where's the beef?" Here's a quick and snappy salad you can whip up using our delicious Angus Burger. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Beef Angus Burger Additional Ingredients: Cheddar Cheese Slice Sliced Tomato and Avocado Lettuce Your … [Read more...]
Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
During weight loss mode, we encourage you to keep it simple and just stick to meats and vegetables. But if you've reached your goal, we thought you'd enjoy this recipe our CEO Mike makes for our PTF celebrations. You better watch out-- they aren't weighed down with a ton of carbs and sugars so they disappear fast! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 12 Personal Trainer Food … [Read more...]
Memorial Day All-American Burger Stack
Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off day of the American barbecue season. Personal Trainer Food pays homage to backyard chefs everywhere with this mouth-watering All-American Burger Stack. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Angus Burger Patty 1 Colby Jack Cheese Stick Additional Ingredients: Mustard, Mayonnaise, Pickles (your favorite PTF-approved toppings, hold the … [Read more...]
Can Red Wine and Alcohol Help You Lose Fat?
Maybe you've heard that drinking red wine is good for you because it has resveratol in it. And some people are saying that a few glasses of red wine before bedtime will suppress your appetite and help you to lose weight. Now THAT sounds like a dream come true. But should you do it? In this article, we'll talk about alcohol and weight loss! 1. Alcohol is a Fat-Loving … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Turn Cheating Into Success
Just one bite... …oops, now the bag is empty! How did THAT happen? You have been so good and making great progress up until now. What do you do next? Is it possible to turn your setback into success? Or have you completely ruined your program and doomed yourself to a life of failure? Eating like this is what was once normal for you. It is what put on the fat in the first … [Read more...]
Apple Pie Filling
Apple pie without the guilt! This recipe is a fantastic way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Don’t forget to stay stocked up on all your Personal Trainer Food favorites so you can make delicious meals in minutes. Ingredients: 1 Apple, cored and sliced into wedges 1 Tbsp Butter Non-caloric sweetener such as Splenda or Stevia to taste 1/8 teaspoon (or to taste) apple pie … [Read more...]
3 Must-Read Tips to Keep You On Track– the Last One is Powerful!
By Erika Smith Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food In these current times, one way to help with stress and anxiety you may be experiencing is to focus any potential negative energy on something positive. With everything going on, it is especially important to spend some time each day focusing on yourself. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Whether you are at your health … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Get Ridiculous Energy Levels
Do you feel like taking a nap right now? Are you dreaming about your next cup of coffee? What if you could boost your energy for the long-term without relying on quick fixes? Let's talk about 5 straightforward ways to ditch the coffee and energy drinks and get the energy jump-start you've been waiting for. One: Do this Step by Step Are you reaching for another cup of coffee … [Read more...]
17 Calcium-Rich Foods Better At Burning Fat Than Milk!
Some people are surprised that our Weight Loss Guidelines recommend avoiding milk and most other dairy. That surprise immediately turns into a concern that without milk, they may not be getting enough calcium. This is completely understandable since milk and dairy advertisements leave us with the impression that dairy is the only calcium-rich food out there. But this isn't … [Read more...]
At Home Workout: Total Body– No Equipment Required! [Video]
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No gym? No problem! You can get a total body home workout right in your living room. In fact, you can keep watching that Netflix series you’ve been bingeing on all week --and go from flab to fab like this guy: Actually, he kind of reminds us of a movie star famed for his chiseled abs... Any guesses? (We'll reveal who at the bottom of this post!) In the meantime, here's … [Read more...]
April Fool’s! Did You Fall for These Pranks?
By Jessica Carlton Sales Director, Personal Trainer Food I remember being a kid, carefully and strategically planning out all the April Fool’s jokes I would play on my friends and family. This one vividly sticks out in my head: I would quietly wake up very early, sneak down the stairs, tip-toe into the kitchen, and tie a rubber band on the handle of the kitchen sink sprayer … [Read more...]
Chicken Avocado Soup
Warm up with a delicious bowl of this chicken soup. The unique blend of flavors and the added avocado will keep you full and energized! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 package (4 ounces) Chicken Fajita Strips Additional Ingredients (add to taste): 1 Green onion, finely chopped ¼ Cup (or to taste) cilantro 1-2 Cups chicken broth ½ Tomato, diced 1 Small avocado, … [Read more...]
Hamburger Veggie Soup
Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Angus Burger 1 Mixed Vegetables Additional Ingredients: 1-2 Cups chicken broth ½ Tomato, diced 1 Stalk of celery, chopped ¼ Of a small onion, chopped Seasoning of choice, to taste Instructions: Heat Angus Burger and Mixed Vegetables in the microwave. Once heated, remove the Angus Burger from bag and cut into small pieces. Place … [Read more...]
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 meat,” "I'm going to run a marathon to finally lose this weight." "I bought a membership to a gym to force myself to go." In saying these things, we believe that we will miraculously change at midnight. … [Read more...]
Broccoli Salad
This beautiful emerald-green salad tastes divine—and is SO healthy for you! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag of Broccoli 1 Bag of Roasted Almonds (you’ll just need a handful) Additional Ingredients: Full-fat mayonnaise Bacon bits Red Onion Instructions: Heat broccoli in the microwave. Once heated, place broccoli in a bowl. Slice desired amount of red onion and … [Read more...]
The Cookie Diet Review: Worth a Try?
So you want to lose weight without giving up all your favorite things. That's why you're considering the “Cookie Diet.” America loses it's mind: WEIGHT LOSS COOKIES? YES PLEASE! Really, who doesn't like a good cookie? But the question is, will it actually work? The most popular cookie diets are the Hollywood Cookie Diet, Smart for Life diet, and Dr. Siegal’s Cookie Diet. … [Read more...]
Transformation: We Can’t Show You On Facebook
After just 8 weeks of Personal Trainer Food, Avelino made an amazing weight loss transformation. He lost a shocking amount-- over 50 pounds. That's more than 20% of his starting body weight. But something happened when we tried to share his weight loss transformation on Facebook: we were blocked! You be the judge. Is Avelino's transformation story too much for social media? … [Read more...]
4 Shocking Frozen Food Facts
Is frozen food actually healthy or are all the nutrients destroyed when it gets frozen? Is it even worth the cost? Here are 4 frozen food facts that will probably surprise you... Fact #1: Your fresh apple might be 7 in dog years. In nature, apples are only ripe once a year. But you can find them available year-round in nearly any store. That year-round availability means … [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 says … [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 foods. Even if you … [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...]
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 (optional) Instructions: Heat … [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, crumbled 2-3 … [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 - 1 tbsp … [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, and … [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...]
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 confident … [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 … [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 cheese stick into 3-4 … [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 wine … [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 for 90 … [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. Halve the cherry … [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 cheese is melted and … [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 what they … [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 kids … [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 cauliflower may be … [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 stepped … [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 little, and … [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 explains how he … [Read more...]
Join Us and Walk The Walk
By Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food We talk with clients just like you every day about reaching their goals and making lasting, life-long changes in their life—whether big or small. This got us thinking… Every one of us here at Personal Trainer Food has our own unique backgrounds and personal goals as well. Why not join together to reach them? After all, … [Read more...]
Trending Online Today: Extreme Muscle Cramp Video
by Shane Allen Certified Weight Loss Specialist, Personal Trainer, Sports Nutritionist A guy on Reddit today posted a Snapchat that his friend sent him of a severe muscle cramp in his calf. You first thought may be, “Wait… I thought Snapchats disappeared after you watch them!” I have the same question; but I don’t have the answer. I do, however, have the answer to what the … [Read more...]
Glute-Hamstring Bridge
Strengthen your posterior chain with a Glute-Hamstring Bridge. Instructions: Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, feet flat and hip-width apart, knees bent, abs engaged and back straight. Exhale as you squeeze your glutes and press your hips toward the ceiling while keeping your back straight. Make sure you squeeze your glutes and hamstrings- keep your core … [Read more...]
Single Leg Deadlift
Strengthen your hamstrings and core with a single leg deadlift. Instructions: Start standing with your feet together. Shift your weight to your left leg and lift your right leg slightly. Be sure to keep core tight and back flat throughout the entire motion. Keep your left knee slightly bent and raise your right leg behind you as you lower your torso. Reach your arms as … [Read more...]
Study: Blame Sugar & Carbs for Obesity
We woke up this morning to a published medical study that did not surprise us: Sugar and carbohydrates are the cause of obesity and diabetes. We’ve been saying this for years. The British Journal of Sports Medicine report1 says you should be eating protein and not worrying so much about fat to cut your risk of diabetes and other health problems. The study’s authors, sports … [Read more...]
Which Fat Burner Supplement is Right for You?
Are you thinking about going to your local health food store to see if there is something you can take to help burn fat faster? Find out which supplements will work for you with this quiz: Do you keep your wads of useless cash by your garbage can, just in case you feel the need to throw them away? Does the thought of having the jitters, anxiety, and constant itching … [Read more...]