by Jan Hauser Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer Food What is the number one reason for not doing the things you really want to do? “I don’t have time.” It’s not surprising; we all have a lot on our plates. Lack of time is the reason why your to-do list never ends, limiting you from doing more enjoyable things each day. For mom, the woman who does it all, this is … [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, … [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...]
Walking is Exercise for Your Brain
Is walking part of your regular routine? If it is, then not only are you benefiting your waistline, you are doing your brain and memory a favor. There is mounting evidence that regular walking benefits the brain health of adults. Now that it's finally starting to warm up and you've got your freezer loaded with Personal Trainer Food, you may be thinking about dragging … [Read more...]
Stealth Health: Healthy Food that Looks like Unhealthy Food
Company Creates New Bundt Cake Chicken. Looks like Bundt Cake, Filled With Chicken! Fort Worth, Texas (April 1, 2015) - PersonalTrainerFood.com continues to change the way Americans eat and lose weight with their new unconventional, but highly effective product introduction: Bundt Cake Chicken. It looks like a bundt cake, but is actually chicken! Pictured to the left, … [Read more...]
Spring Break Survival Strategies
Spring break season is here! Are you getting ready for fun in the sun, time with friends, and sipping cool refreshing drinks with little umbrellas? Personal Trainer Food wants you to know that there are healthy ways to enjoy spring break without causing a diet disaster. When you’re on your way to relax, whether it be Miami or Cancun, keep these healthy tips in mind and … [Read more...]
We Hate to Say We Told You So!
Every cell in your body needs cholesterol. You cannot function without it. But cholesterol is bad because high levels of cholesterol cause heart attacks, right? The truth is that cholesterol in food makes little difference in the cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol in food gets broken down and discarded or used by your body. The cholesterol in your blood is made by your … [Read more...]
PTF + You = The Biggest Winner
The Biggest Loser. It is the classic fairy tale story of transformation and living happily ever after, and it is fascinating to watch. But former contestant Kai Hibbard is speaking out about the show's troublesome weight loss tactics. For 16 seasons, 700 million viewers a week have been tuning in to root for their favorite "Losers." They do killer exercise routines while … [Read more...]
Insulin Injustice
It’s pretty common knowledge that eating sugar will spike your blood sugar levels. As you probably know, when your blood sugar goes up your body releases insulin--a hormone released by the pancreas--to help bring it back down. But let’s get to the important and hidden question behind this: HOW does insulin get all of that excess glucose out of your blood supply? Most of us … [Read more...]
How To Measure Your Success
Why is it when we start our journey toward a new, healthier lifestyle, we always start by stepping on that dusty, dreaded scale? Though the scale can be a useful tool to measure numeric success, it often becomes our worst enemy. We naturally start our journey with a positive attitude, and tons of motivation. We fantasize about that perfect number on the scale, the number … [Read more...]
The Truth in Weight Loss, Part 2
As a nation, we are overweight, yet we are one of the most nutritionally educated countries in the world. Is it possible that we have learned the wrong things? Say it isn't so! For the past 30 years, the experts have suggested the following: exercise more, eat less, count calories, avoid fat, eat whole grains, eat fruits. America has done exactly what the ‘experts’ have told … [Read more...]
The Truth about Weight Loss, Part 1
Have you seen this commercial? “I lost 10lbs in 3 minutes on the new Ab Professor! You can too!” Professional marketers know how to play on your emotions. They have it down to a science. Ignore their ads, their promises, their dreams of hope. Most are wasting your time and money. America is obese because America is confused. Every day we hear experts and opinions … [Read more...]
5 Quick Tips for a Successful Fast
Fasting is a great way to help maximize your fat loss by helping to detoxifying the body, getting rid of excess sugar in the bloodstream, normalizing hormones and giving your digestive system a break. When you break your fast, your body will be in an optimal state to burn fat. Periodic fasting has been shown to be effective for fat loss. Here are five simple tips to get … [Read more...]
Supercharging Your Weight Loss
You have committed to changing your eating habits to lose weight and become a healthier version of you. How can you make the most of the next 28 days? At the start of your program, we recommend a 24-48 hour clear liquid fast. This will set you up for success as you embark on your weight loss journey. But is fasting safe? Won't it kill your metabolism? Many people … [Read more...]
How to Fight Cravings and WIN!
Cravings. That's when your brain, deprived of sugar, throws a fit like a 2-year old until it gets its way. Reward the 2-year old in your head and the cycle will never cease... The thing is, most of us mix up cravings with hunger. How can you tell the difference between them? When you are thinking "man, I can't wait to go home and have a big salad tonight" that's … [Read more...]
Real People, Real Results: Week 3
We asked our customers to record a quick video talking about their experience on Personal Trainer Food. It's no big surprise we found some great stories and amazing life changes. This week, Richard, Sara, Retta and others shared some of the wonderful victories they've experienced, from losing over 40 pounds to sleeping better, to finally finding a program they can stick to. … [Read more...]
Kick the Sugar Habit for Good — Join Personal Trainer Food!
Fort Worth, TX – Now more than ever, Americans are eating and drinking themselves to death with sugar. As obesity, diabetes and heart disease rates, are sky-rocketing, Personal Trainer Food, a pioneer in eliminating sugar from our diets has decided to raise awareness about how sugar is killing us. Mike Starks, CEO of Personal Trainer Food has personally researched the … [Read more...]
Real People, Real Results: Week 2
We asked our customers to record a quick video talking about their experience on Personal Trainer Food. It’s no big surprise we found some great stories and amazing life changes. This week, Tandra and others talked about some of the great changes they have noticed and how they have carried over to their families as well. We think they say it best! … [Read more...]
Real People, Real Results: Week 1
We asked our customers to record a quick video talking about their experience on Personal Trainer Food. It’s no big surprise we found some great stories and amazing life changes. To kick things off, Scott, Reyna, Denise and others talked about how Personal Trainer Food's delicious and convenient meals have helped them to reach goals, reduce medications, and finally see … [Read more...]
Diets are for Quitters!
New Year’s resolutions have come and gone for most. And now with summer right around the corner, we are saying those all-too-familiar phrases we were proclaiming just a couple of months ago....'I am going on a diet and will lose weight!' Well, guess what? Diets are for quitters! That's why Personal Trainer Food is focused on helping you change your habits to set you … [Read more...]
Build Your Core: RECON Push-Up Routine
Push-ups are an integral part of the RECON exercise routine. It makes sense, because it engages so many muscles at once, targeting the chest, back, shoulders, and BONUS --the core! The RECON Push-Up Routine: If you're not up for a full push-up yet, you can make it easier by either using a wider stance with your feet, or starting on your knees instead. Week 1: do 5 … [Read more...]
Office Swaps to Lose Weight at Your Desk Job!
Ahhhh... the natural habitat of the modern office worker... If you are one, you know how exactly what the problem is. Long days as a keyboard jockey, vending machine snacks, happy hours with office mates, and the ever-present bowl of candy or doughnuts in the break room is perfect for growing waistlines. Even if you are resolved to lose weight, the office is the … [Read more...]
My Monster Energy Drink Eye Wash Story
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 … [Read more...]
What’s Your Weight Loss X-Factor?
What's your motivation to lose the extra pounds? Everybody is different and has different reasons. Call it the X-factor if you will, and everyone has an X-factor even though they may not realize it. From going to a class reunion to a medical wake-up call, X-factors are personal and important to each person. For some, it can be as simple as wanting to fit back into … [Read more...]
Meal-Timing Tricks to Get More Sleep
Everyone talks about how important sleep is. But judging from the way we huddle over our coffee mugs in the morning, nobody is getting enough quality sleep. Learn some surprisingly simple tips that will help you sleep better tonight! Aside from feeling groggy in the morning, sleep deprivation negatively affects EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE. To name just a few... your … [Read more...]
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL PERSONAL TRAINER FOOD ORDERS!
Personal Trainer Food is pleased to offer FREE SHIPPING on ALL of our meal programs. No surprises at the checkout...no catches...no gotchas. Just click the program you want, place your order, and BAM! Free Shipping, and your order will be on your doorstep as soon as the next day! This is good for ALL orders from ALL customers...new AND returning. FREE SHIPPING FOR … [Read more...]
Going on Spring Break? You Need these 4 Tips for Your Beach Body!
We want to know…what do you think of when we mention spring break? Although most people think of sunburns, skimping on sleep, and sipping cool refreshing drinks with little umbrellas, Personal Trainer Food wants you to know that there are healthy ways to enjoy spring break without causing a diet disaster. When you’re on your way to relax, whether it be Miami or Cancun, … [Read more...]
WIN at The Superbowl Party! Here’s Your Playbook…
Well, it just so happens to be the big weekend, Superbowl weekend! All football fans will be glued to the TV, chefs will be in the kitchen, there'll be parties and festivities going on... Whether you're cheering for the Ravens or the 49ers, we want you to be healthy, we don't judge! After all, we are located in Dallas/Fort Worth and our beloved Cowboys didn't make the … [Read more...]
Have Your Sweetest Valentine’s Day Yet!
It's February and that means Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Typically, Valentine's day is associated with chocolate, wine, and dessert. But have you thought about some healthier ways to celebrate? Here are 10 great ways to sweep your loved one off their feet... 1. Salsa Dancing Lessons 2. Couples Massage 3. Write a poem for your Valentine instead … [Read more...]