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Why Hiring a Personal Trainer Helps You Lose Weight Faster
Why Hiring a Personal Trainer Helps You Lose Weight Faster I remember when I started learning how to drive. Back then, driving a stick shift was very common. I was so curious and excited that I would sit in the passenger seat and watch every move my friends made, trying to understand everything. “What is that pedal for?” “Why do you shift now?” “Why does the engine sound like that?” “Why do you press both pedals at the same time?” I wanted to understand it all. The problem? I
Sandro Torres
May 112 min read


Personal Trainer for Weight Loss: What to Expect
You’ve made a powerful decision. You want to hire a personal trainer near you to lose weight and finally transform your body—for good. Not just for a few weeks, not just for a quick result, but for life and deep down, you already know something most people don’t. There is no quick fix- No pill, no surgery, no extreme diet, only habits. The Truth Most People Learn Too Late Here’s where you need to be careful. Not all personal trainers think the same way you do. Some will: Pus
Sandro Torres
May 12 min read


How Much Does a Personal Trainer Glenwood Springs and Basalt?
How Much Does a Personal Trainer Cost in Glenwood Springs and Basalt? Many people searching online for a personal trainer near me want a quick answer about cost. While pricing matters, what truly matters is what you are paying for when you hire a personal trainer . Think about it this way: you would not expect to pay the same price for a basic car with minimal features as you would for a luxury car with advanced technology and premium performance. The same concept applies wh
Sandro Torres
Apr 103 min read


What to Look for in a Personal Trainer in Basalt, CO: Your Guide to Finding the Right Fit
If you are searching for a personal trainer in Basalt, CO or typing “personal trainer near me” into Google, you already know there are many options throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. From Basalt to Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Aspen, New Castle, and Rifle, CO, fitness professionals are everywhere. But not every personal trainer will help you succeed. Choosing the right personal trainer determines whether your program becomes a short-term attempt or a long-term transformatio
Sandro Torres
Mar 273 min read


How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day
How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day? I am going to be honest with you. I never count my calories and I am at 11% body fat and have been in there since I remember. My wife also does not count her calories and she is at 18% body fat and has been there for at least two years now. Also, I don’t teach our members at Custom Body Fitness to count calories to lose weight and here is why: According to research you need between 1,500 and 2,000 calories a day for you to survive and s
Sandro Torres
Dec 25, 20253 min read


What Should I Eat to Lose Weight
What Should I Eat to Lose Weight? You may be wondering if you are eating the correct foods to lose weight. Many people are confused about what they should eat because there are so many diets and recommendations from professionals about weight loss. It comes to the point that it seems complicated to change your diet when you are trying to follow all these recommendations online. But weight loss does not need to be difficult. Here I am going to give you some tips, so you can s
Sandro Torres
Dec 24, 20253 min read


Can I Lose Weight Without Giving Up My Favorite Foods
The Myth That You Must Eat Only Chicken, Rice, and Lettuce Lose weight without giving up favorite foods I remember one of our members, Ana, who came in convinced she’d have to live on boiled chicken and lettuce to tone her body. She was already preparing herself for a lifetime of bland meals. But after a few weeks, she realized something surprising — she could still eat her tacos and enjoy family dinners and lose weight. So where did this myth come from? It often starts with
Sandro Torres
Nov 28, 20253 min read


How Do I Stay Motivated? The Real Story Behind 27 Years of Fitness Discipline
The First Time I Walked Into a Gym I still remember when a friend invited me to lift weights for the first time. I was 18 — curious but unimpressed. The gym didn’t spark anything inside me back then. A year later, while working as an arborist, everything changed. My boss was strong, lean, and confident — the kind of man who stood out. Watching him carry heavy blocks with ease, I couldn’t help but think, I want to be like him. When I asked if his body came from our hard work,
Sandro Torres
Nov 21, 20253 min read


What Loving Yourself Really Means
Many people misunderstand what self-love is. They think that accepting themselves as they are—without exercising, eating healthy, or improving—is an act of love. Some even go further and believe that destroying themselves is a form of self-acceptance. But that’s not self-love; that’s neglect disguised as acceptance. Let me give you an example. If I know that dry food causes cancer and diabetes in dogs, yet I feed it to my dogs because I want to save money or I’m too lazy to c
Sandro Torres
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Weight Loss Case Study: I Got Diagnosed With Cancer and A Brain Tumor
Elida has been with us for 16 months and has managed successfully to lose 53 pounds. She is still motivated to get to her goal of having a 25 body percent. For many people losing 53 pounds is not easy and for others keeping those 5 3 pounds off is even harder. Elida has completely changed her life to be able to lose 53 pounds. I am amazed by the disciplined Elidas has shown over these months. However, I am also curious about everything she has changed in her life to be able
Sandro Torres
Sep 12, 20253 min read

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