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About Personal Trainer Food

Personal Trainer Food meal plans focus on real foods such as meats, eggs, vegetables, nuts and cheeses. All meals are preportioned, precooked and flash-frozen to lock in flavor and nutrients. Personal Trainer Food delivers right to your door with free shipping.

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  • Personal coaching
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  • Convenient
Cons
  • Restrictive
  • Expensive

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San Antonio, TX
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!!!!WARNING!!!! I ordered their food, and they signed me up for automatic refills!!!! They sent me more food and charged me $800!!!! I had no place to put this food that I did not order!

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Clovis, CA
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I lost 55 pounds in 11 weeks 3 years ago, aside from the “keto flu” the first few days.... Google it, the whole process is easy and convenient. Now I eat healthier than I ever did...

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What is Personal Trainer Food?

Personal Trainer Food is a weight loss program that provides protein-rich, preportioned meals that help dieters regulate their weight. The company sends you frozen, prepackaged meals that arrive ready to be heated in the microwave. Dieters can also access different levels of coaching for guidance and support.

There are more than 75 meals on the Personal Trainer Food menu. Personal Trainer Food meals contain proteins like eggs, nuts and meat, plus flash-frozen vegetables, in sizes of 3 to 5 ounces each. They limit carbohydrates, particularly processed carbs. Committing to Personal Trainer Food means dropping pasta, baked goods and sugar in your coffee. After some time, you can increase good carbs. It’s not necessary to purchase all meals from Personal Trainer Food, but doing so helps with portion control.

  • What you eat
    • Lean meats
    • Nuts
    • Eggs
    • Vegetables
  • What you avoid
    • Pasta
    • Baked goods
    • Sugar

Personal Trainer Food diet plans

Each Personal Trainer Food diet plan is designed to last for 28 days. You can make a one-time purchase or opt into 14-day subscription plans. The company's three different programs — REV, Core and You Choose — allow dieters to customize what they want to eat.

  • REV: REV plans cost $599 for a one-time, 28-day order or $309 for a 14-day subscription. The focus of this plan is to burn fat and lose weight quickly. Dieters get emails with supportive messages each day and a weekly phone call with a Personal Trainer Food coach. The plan also includes a lunch kit, tape measure and water bottle. Menu items include frittata and bacon, cheddar omelet and chicken sausage.
  • Core: The Core program costs $509 for a one-time, 28-day order or $269 for a 14-day subscription. Users also receive email support and weight loss coaching. Entrees include sweet Italian chicken sausage and Nashville hot chicken sticks for a day of high-protein, high-flavor meals.
  • You Choose: You Choose plans costs $629 for a one-time, 28-day order or $329 for a 14-day subscription. Users may pick any mix of meals and snacks they like. For example, if users want three breakfast meals in one day, they can select country ham, farmhouse omelet and maple sausage and the breakfast scrambler.

Personal Trainer Food FAQ

What are the average Personal Trainer Food diet results?

Personal Trainer Food dieters lose an average of about 35 pounds over 12 weeks. However, different plans are designed for different results. For instance, the REV plan focuses on fast weight loss.

How much does Personal Trainer Food cost?

Regular Personal Trainer Food costs range from $509 to $629 per 28 days, or you can get started with a 14-day subscription for between $269 and $329. To ensure that your money is well spent, Personal Trainer Food offers a money-back guarantee on the 28-day box if users don’t like it. The 14-day delivery is available without a commitment or cancellation fee.

Is Personal Trainer Food keto?

Personal Trainer Food is not specifically keto, or ketogenic, though it removes processed carbs from the diet. Instead of eliminating carbs altogether, Personal Trainer Food helps dieters choose the right kinds of carbohydrates.

How easy is it to follow Personal Trainer Food diets?

Personal Trainer Food plans are relatively easy to follow. The meals come packed and frozen. You keep them in the freezer, then heat in the microwave for three minutes and you’re done. Since PTF diets are customizable, they can work even if users are diabetic or unable to eat certain foods.

How much exercise do Personal Trainer Food programs require?

Personal Trainer Food programs require simple daily exercises. In the first week of the program, only 2,000 steps a day are needed for exercise. Daily 20-minute walks are also encouraged.

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Does Personal Trainer Food work?

The best Personal Trainer Food results come from sticking to the guidelines and coaching suggestions. Without having to measure food or calculate calories, users can treat Personal Trainer Food as a set-it-and-forget-it method to weight loss. Personal Trainer Food customers who fully adhere to the program average around 35 pounds of weight loss over three months.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2024

    !!!!WARNING!!!! I ordered their food, and they signed me up for automatic refills!!!! They sent me more food and charged me $800!!!! I had no place to put this food that I did not order! They refused to talk to me .. Don't order from them. They just might send you food you didn't ask for and they won't communicate with you at all!!!!

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    Response from Personal Trainer Food

    Hi Bart,

    Thank you for being a PTF customer. I apologize that it was not clear you were signing up for a subscription. We do send out notification emails to notify you of upcoming deliveries to try to avoid this situation. I do see that a full refund has been issued to you for this order. If there is anything else we can do to help, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021

    I did the larger package that included Breakfast Lunch and Dinner. The meals are very good in taste, the portions are a decent size for a "diet" plan. It is very convenient plan also. It only takes a quick 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes to cook the meal in the microwave and you have a hot meal. I've even taken the food with me to friends' houses and didn't feel like I was missing out or cheating. The support is also very good. I only used the email method to ask questions, but found them very responsive.

    I have used the program twice and was pleased both times - the first time was when I just let myself go and I needed to get it together. The second time was to see if I could improve on the results that I got the first time. I will more than likely use it again as I have move across country, started working from home, lost access to a gym being nearby, had a surgery and have another one coming up... It's time to get it back together again for the last time!

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      Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

      My food arrived one day later than delivery date, it had been in transit for 5 days, the outer box was wet which I thought was from rain until I opened up the box and found the dry ice was completely melted and all of the food was completely defrosted, as the delivery was on Sunday I put the food in my freezer until I could contact the company, I sent them a video of the food right after I opened the box, I did not get a response so today I called, I ask if the food was safe to eat, the customer service rep sounded like he wasn’t even interested in what I was saying, he finally said they could send me a replacement but it would take 4 days to get here and they could put more dry ice in to see if that works. I told him I had no faith in the company and its shipping process and food safety so do not send, I’ll throw the proteins out and keep the veg, and will not order From or recommend them again!

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      Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019

      PTF is quite simply, simple food. Preparation by the dieter is kept to a minimum, as everything you need is shipped to you frozen. Even the packaging is kept to a minimum as everything is shipped in steam-able "bistro-bags". Breakfasts are normally eggs and a protein, while lunches and dinners are a vegetable and a protein. Eat the food you are sent, have a couple of reasonable snacks during the day, and go for a walk. The weight WILL come off, and you'll know you didn't eat a lot of phony food to make it happen.

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      Reviewed Sept. 2, 2019

      Low quality food. Meat is over processed. I have tried other meal services and they were much better in term of quality. When you eat chicken, you want to eat chicken not plastic pieces with salt and flavors! The problem is I ordered 28-day program. I hardly finished the first week trying to try all meals but none entree was natural and real. If you care about your health, not only weight loss, please do NOT order personal trainer food! :( I am sad for the rest meals 50 meat + 50 veggies are going to be thrown in garbage.

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      Reviewed May 25, 2019

      I lost 55 pounds in 11 weeks 3 years ago, aside from the “keto flu” the first few days.... Google it, the whole process is easy and convenient. Now I eat healthier than I ever did and use PTF as a maintenance regimen once or twice a year for 28 days. I did alter PTF suggestions, every few weeks I would plateau in weight loss and to speed the process up would institute a cheat day and would rapidly lose more pounds. Do know that cheat days are not recommended by PTF. But it worked for me. It really feels good to not struggle to put my boots on now and to experience true quality sleep again. I’ve turned about a dozen or so people onto trying PTF out and every single individual lost a significant amount of weight. When I read poor reviews I am baffled and can only justify them from user error. PTF hit it out of the park.

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      Reviewed May 18, 2019

      I ordered the 28 day program through Groupon. The package arrived intact, still frozen & sealed. I have tried other prepared weight loss food with success so I was excited to get started. The first morning, I heated an omelette & sausage for breakfast, the eggs were the consistency of foam rubber, the cheese grainy & the sausage popped with gristle, all were very salty tasting. Lunch was buffalo chicken & mixed vegetables, the chicken was super processed & looked like breaded ground mystery meat log, tasted salty, bad taste & had a off putting texture, the vegetables were good. Dinner was teriyaki chicken & mixed vegetables, the chicken didn't taste bad but it was clearly very cheap & un-trimmed, again the vegetables were good.

      In conclusion, all of the vegetables I tried were un-seasoned & good. All other frozen items were so bad. Could not eat them & ended up throwing the rest out. The company refused to give me a refund. I still get their advertisements via email & I literally nearly gag thinking of their food.

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      Reviewed May 15, 2019

      Personal Trainer Foods sent 28 days of food, which I stored in the refrigerator. But after two weeks, I found mold in some of the packages. After my complaint to the company went ignored, I threw the remaining packages out.

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      Hi Raymond,

      We'd love to be able to connect with you. Please reach out to us.

      Reviewed Jan. 11, 2019

      Processed meat. Chopped and pressed chicken products. Truly awful! All the meat products were highly processed. Complete waste of money and time. I am very disappointed and want to let you know that buying diet frozen dinners would be better than these tasteless processed products.

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      Staff

      Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018

      Love the food and the results! I received my order the very next day and it included free shipping. Spoke to a weight loss coach before I got started and she was very helpful answering all my questions and following up. I followed the program as directed and lost almost 20 pounds in 1 month. The food tasted very good and I was not hungry. It was great to not have to grocery shop, cook, and clean for the month while having healthy food on hand. They have a loyalty program, so I'll be purchasing again once the New Year rolls around.

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      Price

      Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018

      I ordered food from PTF and had good luck with the shipping. However, it is winter and I could see how in warmer climates the multi-day shipping could be an issue. The food overall tastes good (I would not recommend the meatloaf, unless you add sauce). My biggest issue is the portion sizes. I understand it is healthy food and the idea is to lose weight but some of the meals are just tiny. The breakfast omelets are laughable. They taste good but are tiny and often vary a lot in size from one pack to another. Eggs are a very cheap form of protein and adding 15-20% to the omelets would not break them. I love the convenience, but if I took the time I could make these breakfast dirt cheap. I can deal with the one sausage patty because adding more would add cost, however eggs are so cheap. The taste and convenience are the saving grace. Considering the tiny portions I do not believe the price is a bargain.

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      Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018

      HORRIBLE customer service. Do not order from this company. My boyfriend and I inquired with their “customer care” team, who assured us that our standard freezer would be fine for the 28 day program. Well it isn’t even close. We couldn’t fit half of one of the orders in our empty freezer even after removing the ice maker, so the rest went in the fridge and because it can only stay in the fridge two weeks, we will have to throw half of it out. That’s $287 worth of food in the garbage.

      Jessica who answers the phone at customer service was no help at all, she only refunded us $100 total and is rude, condescending, and not helpful at all. She even at one point gave me the dimensions of the box and said that we should have known it wouldn’t fit. NO ONE'S FREEZER COULD FIT THAT BOX IN IT. When I inquired to speak to someone above her, she claimed to be the manager, the sales director, and a partner in the company. Do not order from this company, they are a scam. You will lose hundreds of dollars if you are a couple with a standard freezer.

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      Marcella increased rating by 4 stars.
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      After a positive interaction with Personal Trainer Food, Marcella increased their star rating on July 12, 2018.

      Updated review: July 12, 2018

      I have since spoke. With this company and had other issues that were in no way the fault of PTF and they have taken care of me 100% so far. I had to speak to Niki in order to do this and our interaction was much better. I want to give the benefit of doubt that maybe I misunderstood her tone or what was said and maybe misinterpreted the situation. Maybe she was just having a bad day, everyone is entitled to have one of those every now and then. Whatever the situation she has been very kind and very helpful. I felt very reassured after speaking to her. I will say this because my reviews are always 100% honest, my delivery hasn’t arrived yet so I can’t say if the other issues are resolved as far as the sauces And such but I was really concerned about the communication issue and that has been resolved and my faith in them restored. I do not want to elaborate on new issue as I said some things happens that was out of PTF’s hand’s that delayed my shipment but Niki has worked diligently to fix a problem that they didn’t create or have any control of.

      Original Review: July 9, 2018

      First I do not expect Personal Trainer Food to respond to me. From looking at all the other reviews, the only responses are when someone is raving about them. So I heard of this company on Groupon. I have done food ordering one time and it was through Home Chef. I absolutely loved the experience. When I was looking at other deals for that company this one popped up. I checked it out and saw it’s based around weight loss. I am a single mom who is disabled at this time and on a fixed income, so every penny counts. I did a lot of research before purchasing. I even checked out the reviews on this website as it is not affiliated with PTF.

      I was interested in the 28-day REV program. It was offering the deal for $279 but then for the 4th of July weekend it went down to $249. While checking the reviews on here I came across the review that explained that the person was upset because they bought the Groupon and then found out that for dinner you are only given two veggies instead of a protein (meat) and a veggie. I was happy I saw this because I was not aware of this before that. Also in the video on their site the girl states that the four sauces come with the REV program. But you get one and the others have to be purchased. So I tried to call them but was only able to reach someone via chat. I explained the situation and she finally agreed to honor the advertisement.

      She told me to email once my order was placed and then they would send the sauces. Great! Part of the program is that you personal follow up weekly in phone calls. I scheduled my first call and when Niki called I explained the situation and that I had emailed but not heard back. She said that Tracy who I had chatted with was taking care of it at the moment. Still have not heard from anyone. Then I start to explain that I had done research and seen in the reviews before purchasing that someone else had purchased and then found out that they would only get two veggies for dinner. She cut me off to become defensive and stated that it’s on the Groupon and on their site.

      Well I wasn’t telling her to criticize anyone so I didn’t understand the defensive attitude. But honestly I did not see that either and had I not seen the review I would have been upset too. In any event I was trying to explain that did not bother me but while placing my order it offered me the option to spend an extra $50 to trade one of the dinner veggies for a protein. I had asked Tracy during our live chat if doing that would affect the weight loss. Her first answer to me was “The average weight loss is 2-6 pounds per week.” I had not asked how much weight I would lose but if I did opt to trade the veggie for a protein would it affect it. She then stated that sticking to the two veggies is a more accelerated weight loss. I did not feel too sure about her answer because of the way she had answered my question.

      It made me feel like she wasn’t sure and just answered by guessing. So I asked Niki this question and she said it’s just like Tracy had said and that Tracy had answered my questions. I explained that she didn’t answer my question the first time so it made me feel not secure with her answer. She then said something to the effect of that it’s obvious if you add food it will add calories. I said it’s not adding food it’s trading food. She began to argue that with me. It does not say for $50 you can add a protein.

      It clearly states that you can switch a vegetable for a protein and then it goes from 84 veggies to 56, and from 28 proteins to 56. So at this point I was not comfortable at all. I asked if there was someone else I could speak to besides her for my weekly follow-ups as I feel a very strong negative attitude from her. She told me it’s only her or Tracy. So I just paid all this money and to use the services that I paid for which is someone that talks to me weekly and checks in, I have to tolerate someone being nasty to me. No ma'am. This is wrong.

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      Reviewed July 8, 2018

      I really thought that I was getting a full month of food - the counts were for two weeks - but if I am on a 28 day reorder cycle - what the heck am I supposed to do after all the food is gone. Am I only supposed to be eating every other day - or only half the food that was delivered. I feel like this program is deceptive.

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      Reviewed July 6, 2018

      I have been receiving Personal Trainer food for about 2 months now. The package when delivered has had melted ice, frozen food cracked and packages of food open. I let this go by for my first 3 deliveries because I really do enjoy the program, it's easy and food is good. However, today I received my 4th package, all of the ice was melted and the food totally defrosted. When I called to complain I was told "Well I can ship you a replacement order which will get there next Wednesday. We don't do overnight, nor can we guarantee delivery" (today is Friday) - I now have a trash can full of wasted food and no food in my freezer to eat until next Wednesday.

      I had also ordered chocolate shakes with all of my orders and only received them once - I called the first time and they were shipped, they came in the second order, and no shakes in 3rd or 4th order, even after calling to ensure they were still to be included. Since I had auto delivery set up as my program I now chose to cancel and will look elsewhere for a home delivery program. I can only see this getting worse as the summer is now in full swing and their packaging methods leave much to be desired, along with customer service when logging a complaint.

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      Carla increased rating by 3 stars.
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      After a positive interaction with Personal Trainer Food, Carla increased their star rating on June 25, 2018.

      Updated review: June 25, 2018

      I found myself very frustrated with a PTF staff member who finally responded to my complaints via email!!
      After several contacts back and forth, with PTF, another staff member contacted me, apologized for how my delivery issues had been handled and immediately took proactive action to remediate the situation. The communication was great! I was issued a full refund, and unexpectedly both my daughter and I received a complimentary 'snack package' from PTF...I do have to admit they are delicious!!
      The way my issues from my orders were handled this time was very refreshing!!
      While I've chosen to not re-order from PTF, I have revised my initial opinion of PTF due to the outstanding customer service I did eventually receive.

      Thank you Gunner, you are definitely an asset to PTF and it's mission!!!

      Original Review: May 15, 2018

      28 Day REV! After months of following PTF reviews I decided to order and see if I could achieve the results others have. My daughter said she would do it with me, so I placed 2 separate orders, 1 for myself, 1 for her on the same evening. Notable: we only live 3 miles away from each other. So, order placed, we both received our orders within 2 hours of each other. When we opened our boxes there were 2 small EMPTY bags that were supposed to have dry ice in them. When pulling out the items, breakfast was on top... ALL the omelettes and meat were thawed! The omelettes were 'floppy' like rubber, not even 'cool' to the touch!!

      Continuing through the order, vegetables were next. ALL the vegetables except 14 packages in the very center of my box we completely thawed-some of which were actually pulverized looking due to being thawed for who knows how long!!! On the next layer, meats. ALL the meats were thawed and like the omelettes 'floppy'!! The entire interior of the Styrofoam cooler was WET, even the paperwork in the bottom was soaking wet!!! My daughter had opened her box, SAME THING, only difference was she was able to salvage 17 packages of vegetables.

      I cannot explain how angry, disappointed and upset I am over THIS buying experience, out of almost 300 packages of food ONLY 31 were salvageable and it cost a small fortune!! I should have taken photos to document but was so upset with this wet disaster on my hands everything went straight into the trash!!! I have purchased many items online that require constant cold and they ALWAYS packed appropriately and always arrived in perfect condition, not so with PTF orders. I will NOT order from them nor will I recommend them to others!!

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      Reviewed April 12, 2018

      Personal Trainer Food has been a lifesaver. This company, by far, provides the most convenient meal plan service and it saves me a lot of money compared to going to the grocery store and eating out at restaurants. The food is also super good and I have lost over 35 lbs. because of Personal Trainer Food. Thank you!

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      Response from Personal Trainer Food

      Hi Jack,

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Congratulations on being down 35lbs form using our program! We are so happy to hear that you've had a great experience. If you need anything, please feel free to reach out any time!

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      Reviewed March 26, 2018

      We started on this program in Jan 2017 and have lost close to 40 lbs now (end of March). We love the food and convenience but some of the meat choices are VERY garlic-ee!! It's a little too much garlic. Other than that we love it.

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      Response from Personal Trainer Food

      Hi Darrell,

      Thank you for your review and feedback! Congratulations on your incredible results. We are so happy to hear that this program worked well for you. If you need anything at all, please get in touch anytime.

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      Reviewed March 16, 2018

      Thank you. This is my second order and I couldn’t be happier. The only thing I wish is that when packing it things didn’t come in already open. Several times I find the green beings are broken and open in the bottom. If that is my only complaint you should know your food is delicious. I’m only hoping I can afford it a third time because it’s working perfectly for me someone that’s busy.

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      Response from Personal Trainer Food

      Hi Theresa,

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We appreciate your feedback regarding the green beans packaging. We will see that this gets passed along to the appropriate party. Be sure to follow us on social media as we often promote our best deals there. If you need anything at all, please feel free to reach out anytime!

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      Reviewed March 6, 2018

      The portion size and the convenience of Personal Trainer Food fit my lifestyle very well. Their customer service was great. They knew their products inside and out. They knew their service plans inside and out. Plus, they were there if you needed to ask questions and they were completely ready to do whatever you wanted to do. For a while, I just ordered breakfast and that was all I wanted and they were very accommodating with that. Everything arrived when it was supposed to and how it was supposed to. They flash froze all of their vegetables and they tasted really fresh. It was a surprisingly a wonderful product for being a diet-type thing. The food tasted really well. It got monotonous after a while but their cheesy breakfast omelets were wonderful.

      We were with Personal Trainer Food about six months but we stopped our subscription and I certainly would consider using them again. If I ever needed that kind of solution, some quick, ready-to-go, easy to keep frozen meals for portion control, they would be my first go-to easily. They provide wonderful quality food, they offer very competitive pricing and it is hassle-free.

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      Response from Personal Trainer Food

      Hi Ryan,

      Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed our program. Thank you for the opportunity to be a resource for your goals. If you need anything at all, please feel free to get in touch anytime!

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      Company Name:
      Personal Trainer Food
      Address:
      350 Garden Acres Dr.
      City:
      Fort Worth
      State/Province:
      TX
      Postal Code:
      76140
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.personaltrainerfood.com