Want to be festive and enjoy holiday treats without derailing your weight loss goals? Here are 3 recipes for you to share with family and friends. Enjoy the deliciousness without the guilt! Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies 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 … [Read more...]
Creative Food Ideas
Chicken Wedge Salad
Ingredients: • Your choice of PTF meat • Bacon Slices • 1/2 Iceberg Lettuce, halved • Blue Cheese Crumbles • Grape Tomatoes • Dressing of choice, 2g sugar or less Instructions: 1. Heat your PTF chicken and bacon, once heated chop into pieces. 2. Chop grape tomatoes and halve iceberg lettuce. 3. Top lettuce with bacon, chicken, blue cheese, grape tomatoes, and … [Read more...]
Bacon and Ranch Broccoli Salad
Did someone say BACON? Yup. And it's amazing in this emerald green broccoli salad! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Broccoli Florets Colby Jack Cheese Stick Additional Ingredients: ¼ cup ranch 2-3 tablespoons chopped bacon 2-3 tablespoons chopped red onion Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Heat broccoli in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. … [Read more...]
Sugar-Free Apple Rose Tart
Put a pretty spin on dessert with this sugar-free apple tart. Make your tart one apple at a time in small ramekins or use more apples and a larger pie or tart pan. Ingredients: Serves 1-10 1-5 T Butter 1-5 Apples 1/8 - 2 tsp. Cinnamon 1/8 - 1 tsp. Non-caloric sweetener (stevia or Splenda) Instructions: Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter … [Read more...]
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 grocery budget. Is it possible to save on your groceries? Yes. But is it possible to save over $600 a month without clipping any coupons? ...Yes! To find that $600, we need to do a little … [Read more...]
Easy Italian Spinach Provolone Chicken
Add some delight to your dinner table with this charming fat-burning dish! Order today to choose your menu of delicious, and healthy weight loss meals! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Chicken Entree of your choice Additional Ingredients: 1 slice of provolone cheese 3 tbsp tomato sauce Small handful of fresh spinach Italian seasoning, to taste Lemon slice … [Read more...]
Chipotle Wrap
Blend smokey chipotle sauce with spicy buffalo chicken for the perfect, crispy wrap! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sticks Additional Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper, sliced 2 green onions, diced 4 – 6 large leaves of romaine Chipotle sauce (2g or less of sugar) Instructions: Heat the buffalo ranch chicken sticks in … [Read more...]
Meatball Minestrone
Embrace the chilly winter weather with a hot bowl of hearty minestrone. This enticing soup is packed with flavor and takes just minutes to make! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Meatballs with Onions 1 bag of Mixed Vegetables Additional Ingredients: 2 cups Chicken Broth 1 Roma tomato, chopped Italian seasoning & Salt, to taste Instructions: … [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...]
Chicken Fajita Salad
This flavorful and filling salad is loaded with veggies and chicken. Top it with your favorite dressing or a little salsa for an easy dinner! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag of Fajita Chicken for Salads Additional Ingredients: Lettuce Red Peppers Onions Small Avocado Instructions: Place lettuce on a plate and set aside. Heat your Fajita … [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. … [Read more...]
Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Latte
Cozy up to this low-carb pumpkin spice latte for the fall/winter season! Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients: 1 Mug of cup of hot coffee 2-4 Tablespoons unsalted butter Pumpkin pie spice Non-caloric sweetener Instructions: Brew your coffee, pour it into your favorite mug or cup to measure the quantity you'll need. Pour the hot coffee into a blender. … [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 … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Potato Salad
Enjoy the light and pleasant flavors of this spin on on a classic side dish! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of Cauliflower Additional Ingredients: ¼ cup zesty italian dressing 1 tbsp mustard ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 hard boiled egg, sliced 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 1 green onion, diced 1 tsp fresh dill Instructions: Heat Cauliflower in the … [Read more...]
4 Low-Carb Stuffing Recipes for Your Turkey!
Turkey dinner. While the bird takes center stage, for some of us it's all about the stuffing or dressing. But the traditional bread-laden dressing is a recipe for gaining unwanted holiday pounds. Here are four healthier low-carb stuffing variations. Whether you are low-carb, paleo, gluten-free, or vegan, you'll find something to celebrate with these low-carb turkey dressing … [Read more...]
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 tbsp artificial sweetener 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt Instructions: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. Beat the egg white and water until frothy with a whisk in a … [Read more...]
Comforting Chicken Soup
Here's an easy way to enjoy a warm, comforting soup on a cold day! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Rotisserie Chicken Breast Normandy Vegetable Blend Additional Ingredients: Chicken Broth Instructions: Heat the Rotisserie Chicken Breast and the Normandy blend in the microwave. Heat the chicken broth in the microwave. Slice the … [Read more...]
Healthy Halloween Treats for You and the Kids!
Here are some super cute and healthy Halloween treats to make with the kids. PLUS some low-carb Halloween ideas that will help you stay on track too! Be sure to make these early in the day so you and the kids can fill up on healthy treats before trick-or-treating. Healthy Halloween Treats for the Kids Your kids will love these healthy Halloween treats made from apples, … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
217+ Low-Carb Sauces, Condiments, Herbs, and Flavors to Spice Up Your Meals!
Who said you couldn't have variety on a low-carb diet? Mix up your meals and lose weight with these incredibly tasty low-carb sauces and dressings for any flavor you might be craving. You will never run out of options with this extensive list— grab it to check your pantry, or use it as a low-carb shopping list to make sure you're not missing anything! Tip: Use the … [Read more...]
50+ Super Easy Low Carb Snacks
Got a snack attack? Ditch the chips! Whether you want something gourmet or on the go, salty or sweet, we have over 50 healthy low carb snacks for you to obsess over! And the best part? You can make many of these faster than you can open that bag of chips... 50 Low Carb Snacks for Every Craving You Might Have... These are our favorite low carb snacks because they use … [Read more...]
Salami Caprese Bites
This delightfully filling snack is effortless to prepare! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Salami Stick 1 Mozzarella Stick Additional Ingredients: 4 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tsp basil Olive oil Instructions: Slice the Mozzarella and Salami sticks into small pieces. Place in a bowl with halved cherry tomatoes, top with with basil and drizzle with desired … [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...]
Egg Patty Breakfast Sandwich
Skip the drive-thru with this wholesome and satisfying breakfast sandwich! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of 2 Egg Patties + Breakfast Sausage Additional Ingredients: 1 slice of pepper jack cheese ¼ - ½ avocado, sliced Instructions: Heat the Egg Patties and Breakfast Sausage in the microwave. Once heated, remove from bag and place on microwave … [Read more...]
Egg Patty Pizzas
Personal Trainer Food eggs always pair nicely with fresh basil and mouth-watering pepperoni. Lose weight by eating these insanely delicious pizzas for breakfast or lunch! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1-2 Egg patties 1 Mozzarella Cheese Stick, pulled apart Additional Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp pizza sauce Pepperoni slices to cover egg patties (about 3-5 per … [Read more...]
Low Carb Stuffed Jalapeño Popper
Fire up your taste buds with these zesty fat-burning poppers! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Breaded Chicken Entree of your choice 1 Colby Jack Cheese Stick 1 Mozzarella String Cheese Stick Additional Ingredients: 3-4 Jalapenos (pickled) Bacon Bits Ranch Instructions: Microwave your breaded chicken entree. Once heated, slice or shred into small pieces … [Read more...]
Spicy Stuffed Bell Pepper
Spice up dinner with this scrumptious low-carb stuffed pepper recipe! Order today to choose your menu of delicious, and healthy weight loss meals! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of Fajita Chicken strips 1 bag of Fiesta Blend vegetables 1 Mozzarella String Cheese Stick Additional Ingredients: 1 orange bell pepper 2 tbsp salsa Taco seasoning, to … [Read more...]
Sweet Apple Snack Bites
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these decadent low-carb apple bites! Order today to choose your menu of delicious, and healthy weight loss meals! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Colby Jack Cheese Stick Cinnamon Explosion Butter Sauce (optional) Additional Ingredients: 1 Apple Instructions: Slice the Colby Jack Cheese Stick and apple into small … [Read more...]
Stuffed Omelet BLT
Who doesn't love a BLT? Try this version to a super low-carb breakfast. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Plain Omelet + 2 Bacon Additional Ingredients: Romaine lettuce Tomato Mayonnaise Shredded cheese (optional) Instructions: Heat the Plain Omelet + 2 Bacon in the microwave. Once heated, open the Omelet and fill with romaine leaves, bacon, sliced … [Read more...]
Breakfast Burrito Omelet
Swap a satisfying omelet in place of a tortilla for a filling, low-carb start to the day! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Cheddar or Plain Omelet + 2 Bacon 1 bag of Fiesta Blend Additional Ingredients: 3 tbsp Salsa Instructions: Heat Omelet + Bacon and Fiesta Blend in the microwave. Once heated, open the omelet then top with bacon, Fiesta Blend, … [Read more...]
Meatball Lasagna
Get your classic comfort food fix with this simple and mouthwatering recipe! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of Meatballs 1 Mozzarella String Cheese stick, sliced Additional Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp pizza sauce 1 tsp Italian seasoning Garlic powder, to taste Salt and Pepper, to taste Instructions: Heat the meatballs in the microwave. Once heated, … [Read more...]
Easy Italian Cauliflower
Find homestyle warmth with wonderfully seasoned, tender cauliflower. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of Cauliflower Additional Ingredients: Shredded Parmesan cheese Italian dressing Salt & pepper, to taste Instructions: Heat Cauliflower in the microwave. Once heated, remove from bag and put in a bowl. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan … [Read more...]
Spicy Buffalo Ranch Salad
Kick your salad up a notch with a fiery buffalo zing! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 bag of Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sticks Additional Ingredients: 1 large handful mixed greens 1 bell pepper, chopped ½ jalapeno, diced 2 tbsp ranch dressing Instructions: Heat Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sticks in the microwave. Once heated, remove from bag and slice into … [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 … [Read more...]
Breakfast Pizza
Indulge your pizza craving with this guiltless start to your day! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Cheddar Omelet + Breakfast Sausage OR 2 Egg Patties + Breakfast Sausage 1 Mozzarella String Cheese stick Additional Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp pizza sauce ½ tsp basil Pepperoni slices (optional) Instructions: Heat breakfast selection in the microwave. Once … [Read more...]
Dogs for Summer Days
Capture your favorite flavors of summer grilling with these delicious dogs! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Choose any of the following... Apple and Gouda Juicy Sausage Cranberry and Cognac Sausage Green Onion Sausage Buffalo Ranch Chicken Stick Monterrey Jack Chicken Stick Bacon and Cheese Chicken Stick Savory Cheeseburger Stick Additional … [Read more...]
Bell Pepper Nacho Boats
Think nachos can’t be healthy? Think again! Find a new family favorite with these nacho boats! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Your favorite meat entree 1-2 sticks of Colby Jack or Mozzarella String Cheese Additional Ingredients: 1-3 tbsp taco seasoning, adjust to taste 1 bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch wedges 2-3 green onions, finely … [Read more...]
Avocado Chicken Salad
Liven up a warm, summer evening with this cool salad! 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 tbsp minced fresh cilantro 2 tbsp minced red onion ½ tsp garlic powder Instructions: Heat your selected chicken breast in the microwave, then … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Rice
Complement any entree by pairing it with this unique and vibrant take on rice! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1-2 bags of Cauliflower Additional Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped 1 Lime, juiced and zested 1 tbsp butter Instructions: Heat the cauliflower in the microwave. Once heated, remove from bag and place in a bowl. Mash the … [Read more...]
Smothered Green Beans
Charm your senses with this rich recipe full of southern flair. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Green Beans Additional Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp chopped bacon 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese 1 tbsp garlic Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Heat Green Beans in the microwave, then remove from steamer bag and place on a plate. Melt butter … [Read more...]
Zesty Chicken Avocado Wraps
With so many yummy meat entrees, you'll have a ball wrapping them up in lettuce with some avocado and ranch. This is diet food? Yup! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Choose any of the following Butter Roasted Chicken Breast Breaded Chicken Patty Grilled Tender Chicken Breast Spicy Breaded Chicken Breast Rotisserie Chicken Breast Garlic Herb Chicken … [Read more...]
Bacon and Cheddar Chicken Salad
Craving a chicken sandwich? Try this instead and you'll get great taste along with a slim waist! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients Colby Jack Cheese Stick Choose any of the following... Butter Roasted Chicken Breast Grilled Tender Chicken Breast Rotisserie Chicken Breast Garlic Herb Chicken Breast Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast Additional … [Read more...]
Chicken Pepperoni Pizza
Can you say Friday night PIZZA? Yes! Here's how... Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Mozzarella Cheese Stick Choose any of the following... Butter Roasted Chicken Breast Breaded Chicken Patty Grilled Tender Chicken Breast Spicy Breaded Chicken Breast Rotisserie Chicken Breast Garlic Herb Chicken Breast Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast Additional … [Read more...]
Chicken Stir Fry
No chopping, fussing, or kitchen clean-up is required to enjoy this restaurant-quality stir fry! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Sesame Ginger Chicken Oriental Stir Fry Additional Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce 1/2 tsp. Ginger Pinch of Stevia or Splenda Instructions: Heat the Sesame Ginger Chicken and Oriental Stir Fry in the microwave. Once … [Read more...]
Enchilada Meatballs
We LOVE Personal Trainer Food's Fiesta Blend with this recipe! Sooo delish! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Meatballs with Onions Mozzarella Cheese Additional Ingredients: Enchilada seasoning to taste 2-3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoons sliced jalapenos Instructions: Heat the Meatballs with Onions in the microwave. Once heated, place in a bowl and … [Read more...]
Chicken Parmesan
An Italian fest that will help you lose weight fast! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Choose any of the following... Breaded Chicken Patty Garlic Herb Chicken Breast Mesquite Grilled Chicken Spicy Breaded Chicken Breast Mozzarella Stick Additional Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 tsp oregano Optional: 1 tsp bacon … [Read more...]
Spicy Green Beans
Jazz up your green beans with some extra spice and everything nice! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag Green Beans Additional Ingredients: 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 Splenda packet ¼ - ½ tsp red pepper flakes, to taste 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp minced ginger Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
Please the crowd with this appetizer (or snack) ready recipe! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Chicken breast of your choice Additional Ingredients: 2 tbs buffalo sauce (with less than 2g sugar) 2 tbs ranch dressing 4 celery stalks, cut in 3-4 inch lengths Instructions: Heat your selected chicken breast in the microwave, then remove from steamer bag and … [Read more...]
Bunless Grilled Chicken BLT
Skip the guilt and indulge with this simple take on the timeless BLT! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Your favorite chicken breast selection Additional Ingredients: 2 strips of bacon (cooked) 2-3 tomato slices Shredded lettuce 1-2 tbsp mayonnaise, adjust to taste Instructions: Heat your chicken breast selection in the microwave, then remove from … [Read more...]