What makes non-starchy vegetables, well... non-starchy? And exactly which veggies are starchy vegetables? Knowing the answer can be a lifesaver to your weight loss program! Here's the most definitive list ever, with over 125 vegetables from A to Z to keep you on track. Let's Start With Non-Starchy Vegetables... The reason these are called non-starchy vegetables is because … [Read more...]
Healthy Living Diet Plan
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...]
Low Carb Restaurant Guide: Order from ANY Menu!
Whether you're headed out for burgers or Italian, dining out (and losing weight) can be a breeze with this low carb restaurant guide. (Yes, you can eat more than rabbit food!) We'll show you how... Low Carb Restaurant Tips a From a Personal Trainer Have you ever wondered if Personal Trainers have a social life-- or do they just gnaw on plain chicken breasts all day? It … [Read more...]
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 than normal, but how are you getting ready for the game? Planning a fun day at home with your family? Maybe going to visit a couple of close friends or family members? No matter how you’re choosing to … [Read more...]
121 Ways to Tell If You Are Losing Weight —that don’t include a scale!
When you're doing everything right but the scale won't budge, how else can you tell you are losing weight? That's where tracking non-scale victories can help. To illustrate what non-scale victories look like, we asked people like you how they knew they were losing weight. Their responses are inspiring, funny, and fantastically motivating-- and they'll help you to stay on … [Read more...]
Mind Games: the Mental Part of Weight Loss
That little voice in your head sure has a lot to say. But is it helping or hurting your weight loss goals and live your life to the fullest? Find out which mind game from the 9 below might be holding you back. You'll be surprised! To learn how this works, let's get in the heads of six women who were participating in our Altered! Wedding Weight Loss Challenge to lose … [Read more...]
Want to Lose Weight? Stop Dieting!
You had your fun over the holidays — eating and drinking much more than you usually do. And now it’s time to “pay the piper.” But if you really want to lose weight, you have to stop dieting. Yes, you have to somehow shed those extra pounds you gained. So, like millions of other Americans who are in the same boat, you make a New Year’s Resolution and start a diet. But there’s … [Read more...]
New Year, New You! Resolutions that Work!
It's time for a New Year! Out with the old! In with the new! Let's make that list. Maybe your are the person who likes to take their time to sit down and truly reflect on life with a hand written the list. Or maybe you prefer to make a mental check-off list. Either way, we all want to start the New Year with that clean slate. Making a list can help us to make changes … [Read more...]
Belly Bloat? Get Your Waistline Back Fast!
Did you overdo it and now you're feeling uncomfortable? Need to get rid of bloat fast? Here are 5 easy steps to get rid of bloat, stop the cravings, and lose the excess weight within a few days. Step 1: Get Rid of The Gut Busters Tear a page out of Henry Ford's playbook 'You can have any color so long as it's black.' Only give yourself healthy choices. If you have any … [Read more...]
What You CAN Do When The Scale Won’t Budge
If you are like most people, the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words 'ketosis' or 'keto-diet,' is ZERO carbs. It might make you want to cry on the inside; life without carbs just sounds so intimidating. But the truth is, keto-happiness can be had at about 30-50 grams of carbs a day-- enough for a wide variety of tasty and healthy foods without going cuckoo … [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 … [Read more...]
A Foodie’s Guide to a Fat-Burning Super Bowl
Are you getting ready for the Super Bowl? We are too! We've got some great recipes below that will keep you in the fat-burning zone for the Super Bowl --or any party! But first, you just have to meet Victoria! She is a freelance sportscaster (and a foodie). And that means she spends her days surrounded by stadium foods and tail-gate temptations. To her dismay, all … [Read more...]
Eat These 2 Foods, Lose More Weight
Are you trying to eat healthy food, lose weight, have more energy, fit into your skinny jeans? Here are two food groups proven to help you lose weight, burn fat and reduce risks to your health. Sadly, most of us don’t eat enough of these foods. So add more of these to your plate and lose more weight. #1 – Eat more vegetables Just 1 in 10 adults meet the federal fruit or … [Read more...]
4 “Healthy” Holiday Foods That Cause Weight Gain (And Lower Calorie Swaps)
Want to avoid holiday weight gain? Avoid these 4 holiday favorites that look healthy but are surprisingly high in calories. We’ve got some lower calorie swaps to help you LOSE weight during the holiday season. Spinach-artichoke dip So, this dip has spinach and artichoke – two really healthy ingredients. So why is it so bad? Combining these veggies with mayonnaise, sour … [Read more...]
Why Your Diet Fails
In almost every diet, there is a moment…a danger zone…where there’s a real chance your diet will fail. Knowing what that moment is, and what to do, can be the difference between being frustrated and stuck at your current weight, or finally losing the weight and having the body and life you deserve. The moment when most diets fail You’ve been working hard, doing your best to … [Read more...]
4 Habits of People Who Successfully Lose Weight
Why are some people able to lose weight while others are not? In many cases, it comes down to habits. Here are 4 habits that have helped people just like you lose weight (and keep it off). #1 - They exercise when they feel emotional Emotional eating is one of the main reason why people don’t lose weight. Many of us turn to food for comfort when under stress, loading up on … [Read more...]
4 Things You Do Before Noon that Sabotage Weight Loss
Having trouble shedding unwanted pounds? How you start your day – specifically what you do before noon – has the biggest effect on your weight loss or gain. Here are 4 things you may be doing that are sabotaging your weight loss goals. We’ll show you what to do instead in the morning to jump start your weight loss results each day. Mistake #1 – Not eating a breakfast … [Read more...]
How to Lose Stubborn Belly Fat
You’ve tried everything. You’ve lost weight in other areas, but that belly fat will…not…go…away. There are actually scientific reasons why belly fat is harder to lose, especially for women. When you lose weight, you’re likely to see changes in your legs, face and arms before your belly. So what can you do? Here are three things you can do to finally lose stubborn … [Read more...]
Which food helps your body burn fat?
Is the food you are eating helping your body burn fat? Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Certain foods can increase your metabolism. The higher your metabolism, the more calories you burn and the easier it is to lose weight and get rid of unwanted body fat. So which foods rev up your metabolism, helping you burn fat … [Read more...]
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 full of hidden sugar, and alternatives that will help you reach your weight loss goals faster. #1 - Low–fat flavored yogurt Yogurt is a good source of calcium and protein. But low-fat flavored … [Read more...]
Lose Weight Faster with PTF’s New Fasting Pack
"85% of people who incorporated fasting said it improved their PTF experience/results" Want to speed up your weight loss? Try a 24 to 48 hour fast. Fasting is a great way to jump start your weight loss, curb sugar and carb cravings, and kick your body into fat burning mode. Benefits of fasting Kick stars weight loss Reduces sugar and carb cravings Cleanses … [Read more...]
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 confident, and happier. The one you fantasize about when you first start out on your weight loss journey. So what is it for you? 125? 140? 175? Whatever your number is, that's great! You CAN get … [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 … [Read more...]
Get Back In 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 back in your jeans by following these 3 easy steps. How to Get Back In Your Jeans Here’s how to jump-start weight loss. Skinny Jeans Step One: Detox Reset your system: Intermittent … [Read more...]
PTF Results: Mary Lost 27 Pounds in 3 Weeks
Mary had been trying to lose weight for years. But nothing she tried was working. Then she switched up her breakfast routine... Let's talk about Mary's Personal Trainer Food results, and some concrete steps you can take to lose weight, too. When we first met Mary, it wasn't like she was eating a ton of junk food or calories. She's a registered nurse, so she knows … [Read more...]
11 Absolutely Fun (and FREE) Exercise Apps You Need to Know About
Let's face it, there are times when it gets hard to stay on track. That's why we've rounded up and tested 11 different walking apps that will rock your exercise routine. And the best part is you won't need an expensive wearable fitness device. Grab your phone and get these apps now! Here's how to track your steps, find fresh workout music, discover new things, and … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
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 thousands of people get terrific results, just like the ones you desire. I'm going to tell you what you need to know to lose weight fast --really fast. I want to be very clear: you cannot … [Read more...]
13 Sneaky Health Foods that Actually Create Fat
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...]
The Honest Truth About Rapid Weight Loss
Can I be brutally honest with you about rapid weight loss? Killer workouts and diet fads are NOT going to give you the long-term results you desire. Not by a long shot. My name is Mike Starks, CEO of Personal Trainer Food. And, I know firsthand how frustrating it is when you try EVERYTHING — and can’t lose weight. When I was young, I was a gym rat. Yeah, I was in … [Read more...]
Calories: are you counting? You need to read this.
The key to your weight loss success with Personal Trainer Food lies in one powerful concept about calories. All calories are NOT created equal. If you drink 1,000 calories of soda, for example, you would spike your blood sugar and skyrocket insulin production — triggering your body to store fat and making you feel even hungrier than before. On the other hand… if you … [Read more...]
4 Remarkably Easy Ways to Lose Weight While You Sleep
Sleep: everyone wants more. Fat: everyone wants less. Wouldn't it be great if you could lose weight overnight while you catch up on some sleep? It turns out you can! Scientists are learning that anything less than seven hours of sleep puts you at risk of gaining weight. We won't judge, but chances are you are probably only getting about 6.8 hours of sleep a night, … [Read more...]
Can’t Lose Weight? It’s Not Your Fault!
How many times have you started a diet and found out that you just can't lose weight? It’s not your fault. The truth is… You can't lose weight because diets simply don’t work Whenever you restrict calorie intake, your body thinks it’s starving — and fights tooth and nail to hold onto fat. You can't lose weight because your body doesn't want to. Plus, dieting triggers … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Meals: How to Avoid Hidden Sugars so You Can Lose Weight
What if just ONE month from now, you step on the scale to check your weight… …and you’re 20 pounds lighter? What if you’re also experiencing deeper, more restful sleep… abundant energy… and fewer chronic health problems? Yeah, I know. It sounds impossible. After all, you’ve already been trying to eat healthier. You’ve even been exercising. But the weight is not coming … [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...]
How Some Weight Loss Plans are Sabotaging Your Diet
Can I be honest with you? If you use one of those celebrity-endorsed weight loss plans you see advertised on TV, you’re going to be disappointed. Oh, you will shed some pounds. But, the moment you go off the plan, you’ll gain ALL that weight back again — and then some. So you end up joining again. But each time you stop eating the plan’s food, you just gain more and … [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...]
Mary Lost 27 Pounds in 3 Weeks with PTF!
Mary is well-educated and a registered nurse. So she knows quite a bit about eating healthy and losing weight. But, for years, she struggled to shed excess pounds. It didn’t make sense. She tried to eat a healthy breakfast every morning. She even skipped meals to eliminate calories. And nothing worked. However, a closer look at what Mary was eating revealed something … [Read more...]
Avelino Lost 52.2 Pounds in Just 8 Weeks… How you can do it too!
In the Army, Avelino was a lean, mean, fighting machine. But, when he got out in 1995, his body began to change. The pounds started to slowly pile on and he just couldn't lose weight. To combat his weight gain, Avelino tried diet after diet. But, he always seemed to lose 10 pounds — only to add on 20. It didn’t take long for this 5’9” 43-year-old ex-soldier to gain 100 … [Read more...]
Are These “Healthy” Foods Secretly Making You Fat?
Imagine eating whatever you want and staying healthy and lean. When you were younger, you probably could. And maybe, over the holiday season, you thought you could get away with it again. But, it backfired on you. Too many parties and holiday feasts have made your favorite jeans uncomfortably tight --and added on a few pounds. But… No matter how strongly you … [Read more...]
Get More of Everything You Want: Lose Weight, Get Stronger, be Happier and Healthier
Need some inspiration for your goals? We've rounded up these great motivational tips to help you finally achieve the success you deserve. 1. Experience your honest beauty Appreciate your scars, stretch marks, freckles, and crooked nose. And maybe even your little jelly roll or muffin top, too. These prove that you are alive. You are beautiful because of them. 2. … [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...]
THIS WILL BLOW YOU AWAY: LOSE 2-3X MORE WEIGHT TODAY!
In March of 2012 Josh Steele weighed almost 600 pounds and desperately wanted to lose weight. He thought it was his lucky day when he was flown to LA to audition for Season 3 of Extreme Weight Loss challenge. But he didn't make the cut and was told to GO HOME. He was crushed. But instead of feeding into those feelings, he made a choice. And took one … [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...]
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...]
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 … [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...]
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...]