Impress any guest with this Greek-inspired dish! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Green Beans Additional Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp garlic 4 cherry tomatoes, halved 4 olives, sliced 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Combine garlic and olive oil in a small bowl. Heat Green Beans in the microwave, then remove from steamer … [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 ramekins or pie … [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 cheese, then … [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 1 bag of PTF Blend Vegetables 1 Mozzarella String Cheese Stick Additional Ingredients: 1 orange bell pepper 2 tbsp salsa Taco seasoning, to taste Instructions: Heat … [Read more...]
Don’t Eat Another Steak– Until You Read This!
Are you craving a big juicy steak, full of saturated fat and calories? WAIT! First there are some things you must know prior to heading to the steak house. For one thing, how much weight you'll gain from all those greasy calories. And-- is it even healthy to eat?! Find out what steak really does to your body below. Here's the Breakdown It depends on the cut, but … [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 PTF 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, and salsa. Don't … [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 microwave until … [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 tomato, and … [Read more...]
15 Foods that Have WAY MORE Sugar than You Think!
Think you're an ace at finding hidden sugar in foods? Ok then-- you over there! Yes you! COME ON DOWNNNNN! You're the next contestant on Personal Trainer Food! Let's put your skill at finding hidden sugar to the test with our fabulous Hi Lo Sugar game! To play, take a look at the foods below and choose the one that has more hidden sugar in it. Ready? GOOOO! Let us know … [Read more...]
Should You Go Gluten Free to Lose Weight?
You've probably heard people talking about gluten. But what really caught your interest are the stories from your friends who say they lost a TON of weight when they eliminated gluten from their diet. Should you go gluten free to lose weight too? Here are the facts about losing weight on a gluten free diet... Gluten and Gut Inflammation For the last 10 years or so, … [Read more...]
Have a Busy Life? Eat Healthier– Without Cooking!
The best way to lose fat and keep it off is to eat real, whole food. And if you want to ensure that you’re getting the freshest, most nourishing ingredients—without hidden sugars, excess salt, or bad fats—you have to cook it yourself. But you're too busy for that! You simply can’t rely on restaurants, because you don’t know what else they add to their dishes. And if … [Read more...]
Libby’s Personal Trainer Food Success Story
Hi! My name is Libby. I'm 27, and I have a very stressful job. On top of that, I have a few medical conditions that have prevented me from losing weight, no matter how hard I work out at the gym. Needless to say, I was very skeptical that just eating Personal Trainer Food could help. Boy, was I wrong! My Routine Before Personal Trainer Food My diet was pretty clean before I … [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 amount of … [Read more...]
47 Things You Can Feel Happy About Right Now
Need a break from stress? We feel you. Take a moment to welcome feelings of gratitude-- for the little things. It'll give you a whole new perspective. Go on. Take 5 to remind yourself of the good things in life. Here are 47 of them to get you started... Let's start with our favorite song about rainbows. The smell of a box of crayons. Your favorite '80s song. Summer … [Read more...]
What You Should Snack On to Crush Cravings and Lose Weight
French fries, pizza, chocolate, chips, bread, donuts… You may crave any or all of these regularly. And you know how hard it can be to refuse your cravings. If you decide to have just one (or indulge just this one time) is it actually a choice? Science says NO. In fact, according to The Power of Habit, 40% of our daily decisions are not choices but habits! How Do Cravings … [Read more...]
Fasting for a Healthier, Leaner Body!
Everyone talks about fasting like it's a big deal. But you can't really boost your metabolism, lose weight, and build lean muscle all at the same time... right? Think again. Here is the scientific secret to build muscle while burning fat— plus the easiest way to boost your metabolism up to 14%! Fasting and Muscle Loss If you have read our Guidelines, you probably noticed … [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 safe plate. … [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 onto the green … [Read more...]
Get Started On A Healthy Weight Loss Diet
If you are ready to get started on a healthy weight loss diet, you've found the right place. I know that you've probably tried a ton of diets and they just disappointed you. You need to know that it's not you, it was the diet that failed. Here's why... Look, there is no way eating that powdered, highly processed commercial stuff is going help you lose fat. It's not healthy … [Read more...]
Rapid Weight Loss Plan – drop a size in 7 days!
How would you like to tighten up your waistline, and even shed a few extra pounds – in about 7 days? We’ll show you exactly how to do it with this rapid weight loss plan! And the cool part? This strategy designed so you can have a few little indulgences, too! Yup. You can totally rock this. Check it out... First: Is a Rapid Weight Loss Plan Right for You? If you have more … [Read more...]
Smart Weight Loss Exercise Ideas to Burn More Fat
When it comes to weight loss exercise, I've found that there is a lot of confusion out there. That's why I recommend a dead-simple plan that is focused on the most critical fat loss principle... consistency. In order to lose fat, you must exercise consistently-- every day. The best way to do that is with a simple walking routine. Here are the rules: Set the basis for … [Read more...]
Victoria’s Success Story: I Lost 49 Pounds!
Victoria is more than a just another Personal Trainer Food success story. In her own words: "I gained self confidence, healthy habits, healthy mind, and more happiness than I can even explain." Here's her #PTFstory-- you can do it too!* Hi! I'm Victoria! I used to eat out a lot. I'd go through a drive through and get the meal with a grilled chicken sandwich, but a large soda … [Read more...]
20-Minute Hotel Room Workout: Stay Fit While Traveling! [Video]
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Here is a travel-friendly hotel room workout-- so you can stick to your routine whether you are on vacation or business trips. When you're away from home, it's easy to get derailed from your workout routine. While your hotel may have a gym, it's probably not much bigger than a broom closet. Worse, the gym might be closed when you finally do get a chance to break from your … [Read more...]
PTF Success Story: Manny “Torres Strong”
Torres Strong. Take one look at Manny Torres, and you have to agree. But looks can be deceiving. He's a lot stronger than that. Manny has always seen it as his duty to serve and protect. After graduating from basic training in 2004, he was quickly deployed to Afghanistan from 2005 to 2007. Today he serves as a police officer, and is proud father of two beautiful girls. A … [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 weight … [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...]
5 Leg-Toning Exercises to Do While Walking Your Dog
If you don’t have a gym membership (or if you have a gym membership but never use it), these reasons for not getting a lean legs workout in probably sound pretty familiar. “I'm too busy.” “Gyms are expensive.” “I'm intimidated by those exercise machines.” “It's inconvenient to have to dress for and drive to the gym for a workout.” Well, we have some great news for you! You … [Read more...]
Burn More Fat In 10 Minutes a Day With This Body-Weight Routine [Video]
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With your fast-paced life, you probably don’t have time for an exercise routine. But there's a way to make a 10 minute body-weight routine just as effective as a 30-minute workout--so you can burn fat in no time. That’s where circuit-training is the answer. By doing exercises back-to-back with minimal down-time, your heart rate stays in a range where your body will burn … [Read more...]
Full-Body Workout for Busy Parents: Turn Any Park Into a Gym
Have you sacrificed your exercise routine after having kids? For most moms and dads the answer is YES. We know that with all of life’s responsibilities, sometimes your own health and well-being takes the backseat. That's why we put together this full-body park workout for you. You can watch this full body park workout video, and we've also included helpful exercise tips … [Read more...]
Nutrisystem vs Personal Trainer Food: Review
Are you trying to figure out if a diet meal delivery service that will work for you? You've come to the right place! My name is Jessica, and I love trying different weight loss programs out. I'm happy to give you my honest thoughts about Nutrisystem. And I'll show you how Personal Trainer Food compares, too! You can watch the Facebook Live video I did here, or read the video … [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 of the … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Meal Delivery: Nutrisystem vs PTF
Eating right is a high priority for you. That’s why you spend so much time thinking about what to eat. And even more time shopping, prepping, cooking, packing, and cleaning up. Wouldn't it be nice to have a healthy meal delivery service do all the work instead? Many people are turning to diet meal delivery services as a solution to this problem. Certainly, the thought of … [Read more...]
Angela Chase Tries Personal Trainer Food
Hi there! I'm Angela Chase. I'm an actress and radio personality for CBS Radio and Jack FM 100.3 in the DFW area. When I'm not on the air, I spend much of my time working on my 1931 home, running, doing yoga, and spending quality-time with my four senior dogs. Any remaining spare time I have is spent advocating for animal welfare; it's my passion. So you can imagine that … [Read more...]
Hugo’s PTF Success Story: 47lbs in 10 weeks
Hello, my name is Hugo. I am 36 years old, and I am from Los Angeles, California. All throughout my childhood I’ve always been really athletic, and really into sports. I played volleyball all my life so I was just used to being that guy who was always in shape. I pretty much ate whatever I wanted. As long as I could work out, I was good. But then I couldn't work out like I … [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...]
Fast Weight Loss: How to Lose More In Just One Week
When it comes to weight loss, most 'experts' say 2 pounds a week is all you should expect. But you're interested in fast weight loss-- something more than a few disappointing pounds at a time, right? Is it even possible? What if we said we've seen people lose 7, 8, 9 pounds ...or more? We understand you might be skeptical. That's why we've included video proof for … [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...]
Dressing Room Work Out
Exercise clothes cost a fortune these days. So before you buy, it pays to know if your trendy new outfit is 'workout friendly.' ...because nothing can steal your confidence and focus faster than having pants that ride down, or shirts that expose everything at the wrong time. Here are 4 essential moves you can do in the dressing room to prevent wardrobe malfunctions at the … [Read more...]
What to Eat and How to Exercise to Look Like an Angel
If you've ever watched a Victoria's Secret fashion show, you have probably wondered how the Angels get those amazing bodies. What do they eat? How do they exercise? What could you do to be more like one? Here's your guide to becoming your own angel. How Do You Get a Body Like a VS Angel? There's no argument-- these women's genetics have much to do with their lean, lanky … [Read more...]
VS Angel Diet: What You REALLY Need to Know!
Do Victoria's Secret Angels eat? ...or do they exist on a diet of enchanted feathers and pixie dust? It turns out, they do eat-- wickedly smart diets to get their runway look. Here are their actual menus along with some strategies you can use to look like an Angel, too! Alessandra Ambrosio: Lost the Baby Fat What jumps out from her menu are the high-fat eggs (even eggs … [Read more...]
Want Sexy Flat Abs? Here’s How!
Do you FINALLY want to see the flat abs and firm mid-section you desire? We have the low-down on how you can get tight, sexy abs and lean, toned legs without killing yourself in the gym. And the best part: you can do all of these in just a few minutes a day! These are the easiest and scientifically proven ways to activate your core and burn more fat-- as you do your … [Read more...]
Halloween Candy: 12 Fun Ideas for a Healthier Holiday
This year, consumers are expected to spend 2.7 billion... that's BILLION with a 'B' on Halloween candy. That means your trick-or-treater will be dragging home 3500-7000 calories worth of treats. But with 1 in 3 of American kids are overweight today, they really don't need all that sugar. Nor do you need to have that kind of temptation lurking around, just waiting for the … [Read more...]
Hurricane Harvey: We Stand Together
As Hurricane Harvey wreaks havoc in Texas and prepares to hit Louisiana, we wanted to offer a note of support. We pray that all of you, your loved ones, and your dear animals make it to safety. To those facing the loss of their belongings, homes, and communities, we stand with you. Know this: the rain will stop and the sun will shine bright again. For now, please stay safe; … [Read more...]
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle with PTF
We're all in this world together. So it makes sense to find ways to make it a better place. That's why we take pride in giving people a way to reduce trips to the grocery store, waste less food, and cook meals with energy-efficient microwaves. But what about all that packaging-- the box, foam, and even the dry ice? Here are some great ways to use your PTF box to reduce, reuse, … [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 meet fun … [Read more...]
Ready to Lose Some Weight? Read This…
Welcome to Personal Trainer Food I'm so glad you're here! You're in the right place if you want to start losing weight, and keep it off forever. I've got a lot of great information to share with you. I'm excited to give you even more weight loss tips, recipes, and advice-- for free. You'll feel better, look better, and gain more confidence as you take control of your weight … [Read more...]
Spring Break Destinations We Totally Love– Fab and Fun Ideas for You!
Yeah, it's been a long, cold winter-- but spring is almost here! And it's definitely time for a vacation. Here are our top 5 active, and super fun spring break destinations for you. Jazzy New Orleans New Orleans is full of outstanding architecture, friendly people, and great food. You'll love the rich history and tons of things to do. The weather in the spring can't be beat. … [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 amazing … [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 more … [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...]