It may sound like a great sci-fi movie, but did you know that the bacteria living in your belly are affecting your thoughts right now? There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating a surprising connection between sugar, your gut, and your brain. Gut bacteria manufacture neurotransmitters which are the chemicals that regulate your mental processes such as learning and mood. … [Read more...]
Your Hollywood Diet Guide: Insider’s Scoop!
Have you ever wondered what celebrities really do to lose weight and maintain camera-ready physiques? While you might not be able to work out five hours a day (p.s. you don't have to!), you can take a page out of their playbook to see what you need to do to lose weight and feel great. Here's your insider's guide to getting red-carpet ready from 9 A-list celebs who know all … [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...]
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 better! The … [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...]
Feel Great Through Fall and Flu Season
Fall is here! The weather is getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and your schedule is getting busier. In addition to the kid's school events, sport events, and the upcoming holidays it is also the beginning of the Flu Season. Here are 5 tips to stay healthy and prevent a decrease in energy and mood in the upcoming months. 1. Get Exercise and Sunlight Now that … [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 reason … [Read more...]
7 Guilt-Free Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo. A day of indulgence in Mexican favorites such as tacos, enchiladas, and tamales... ...with loads of rice and beans and endless bowls of chips and salsa! And of course it just wouldn't be Cinco de Mayo without bottomless pitchers of margaritas y cerveza. Yes! Drink ALL the Margaritas! Yikes! Hide your scale! You know, it IS possible to enjoy Cinco de Mayo in a … [Read more...]
The NYC Soda Ban: More Laws to Lose Weight
If all had gone according to NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan, March 12th 2013 would have been the last day for super-sized beverages in New York City. It's known as the "soda ban," in which Bloomberg's proposed legislation would have put a cap on the size of sugary drinks available for sale in the city. If it hadn't been struck down, restaurants, fast food joints, pizza … [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, aren't you? … [Read more...]