Okay, so it happened. Murphy’s law at its finest. The other day, I ran into the Chevron station to purchase gas and I noticed Monster Energy Drinks on sale: 2 for $4. Now, I don’t like admitting to everyone that I drink these crazy drinks, but I swear it’s only a once-a-month thing. Do they really give me energy? Maybe not, but I like to think they do. At 50 years old, the … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Weight Loss Confusion
It's January 2014, diets and diet products are all over television and internet. There are so many new pills, and products being advertised it makes your head spin. Many have terms like 'Fast Start' or advertise the secret weapon in the form of a 'proprietary' shake, but only if you “ORDER IN THE NEXT 5 MINUTES!!!" One such commercial goes on and on with how it helps you to … [Read more...]
Bariatric Surgery for Two-Year Olds?!
Obesity surgery at two years old… Really? As parents, our children are our #1 priority. As a father myself, three years ago I did a short reality series on childhood obesity. I worked with seven kids under the age of 13 to see if our Personal Trainer Food program could help them lose weight. Two of the female children at 13 years old weighed in at 270 pounds. Their parents … [Read more...]
Celebrity Weight Loss Rumors…
In 2013, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s aide revealed that the Governor had weight loss surgery. Long the subject of late night talk show jokes, the Governor said the surgery had everything to do with his health and family. But many speculated that Christie had the surgery in preparation for his 2016 political aspirations. Did he or didn't he? Like it or not, the … [Read more...]
Tasty Teriyaki Lettuce Wrap
Get your wrap on with this tasty Teriyaki Lettuce Wrap from Judy in Arizona. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag Teriyaki Chicken Sweet Garlic Butter Sauce Additional Ingredients: Large Lettuce Leaves Sliced Almonds Chopped Green Onions Instructions: Heat up the teriyaki chicken in the microwave and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Lay lettuce leaves flat and put … [Read more...]