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Pain is only weakness leaving the Body!

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John-Mitri

First of all, I had Bruno as my trainer for short period of time. He trained me for 8 weeks straight. Before Bruno, I hated the gym, and working out period. Until this guy personal trained me. I had the best workouts of my life and I had so much fun. He taught me so much about training and my health, and how to eat a normal balanced diet. The diet advise and guidance has helped me so much in regards to my body fat levels. Bruno helped me reduce my body fat half of the amount that it originally was. In a matter of 8 solid weeks of training! I had gone from 36% body fat to 18% body fat.

My abs after many years of training, had finally become visible. I had the top 4 showing. If it was not for my engagement and work commitments. I would have continued to have used Bruno as my personal trainer. Bruno has also changed my whole view on health and fitness. The guy always gave me answers with answers to the answers. He has really showed me, what it is, and what it takes to be truly fit. Its not a matter of lifting heavy weights at the gym or jogging 1 hour on the treadmill. It was about going as hard as I possibly could, and pushing my body to its absolute potential. He was my mentor and training partner through out my 8 week ordeal. I don’t think, I have ever seen a trainer who actually trains with the clients.

Having him as my partner, helped me out tremendously. He set the bar to the highest possible level. I was always trying hard as possible to keep up, or do half of what he did. Instead of standing beside me like a typical trainer, he was there with me all the way. Always encouraging me and really motivating me all the time. The 8 week one on one sessions with Bruno, was one of the greatest times, I had ever had training. It made my previous years of training feel like a huge waste of time, money and effort.

Last thing I would like to say is, if you want serious no bullshit results? Then you should consider hiring Bruno as your trainer. I sit and watch other trainers and clients in action at my local gym or at the park. I laugh to myself, because it looks to me, no one is willing or wanting to get fit. I see all these people doing these bootcamps or hiring some trainer who doesn’t act or even look the part of a personal trainer to begin with. Bottom line……if you are tired of going home and looking in the mirror and seeing no change in your body from your sessions with your average trainers and want to stop wasting your time in these big group bullshit bootcamps. You know who to contact.

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Marlene-Mitri

Having Bruno as my trainer, mentor and dietitian has helped me so much in my life. As you can see with my before photo, I was not very happy with my lifestyle. Once I had meet Bruno and had him as my personal trainer, my world was turned upside down……for the better. He has guided me to eat right and train smart. I always tell everyone about how good Bruno is as a trainer and how no other trainer can compare. I am happy to not just talking about how good Bruno is, but how I can show everyone with my after picture as well. I always catch out other trainers trying to mimic Bruno’s training style and I see that as the biggest form of flattery toward him. I can only say, if Bruno is not your PT, or you haven’t tried having him as your trainer, you are only settling for an average/second best type of trainer. His mind and body speak for itself.

6 Healthy Meal Ideas

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#1. Tropical Energy Smoothie

Is a delicious way to combine fruit with protein to energize you any time of day. One serving provides you with a rich source of health-promoting nutrients such as vitamin C, folate, manganese, and iodine. Enjoy!

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

* 2 TBS tahini
* 1 medium ripe banana
* 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
* 1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
* 1 medium papaya

Directions:
Scoop out flesh from papaya with spoon. Add to blender with rest of ingredients. Blend until smooth.

Serves 2

What is tahini?
Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is also called sesame paste or sesame butter. It is like peanut butter but made from sesame seeds.

#2. All Bean Chili

1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups canned into or kidney beans,
rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Fresh Coriander, chopped

In a nonstick skillet, sauté onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, chili powder and oregano; cook 1 minute. Add beans, water and salt, and cook another 15 minutes.
Serve garnished with coriander.

Serves 4

What is cumin?
Cumin is the dried seed harvested from the herb Cuminum Cyminum, a member of the parsley family. Also known as comino, this spice has a distinctive aromatic odor and a slightly bitter, but warm taste. It plays a major role in Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian cuisines, and it’s also a popular seasoning in the fiery chili recipes of the southwestern U.S.

#3. Granola with Fresh Fruit

Is a favorite healthy breakfast for many. Adding the fruit and sliced almonds makes this a special treat with extra nutrition that will sustain you for hours, and it can be done in just 5 minutes.

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

* 3 cups prepared granola
* 1 cup fresh blueberries
* 1 cup fresh raspberries
* 2 sliced bananas
* 2 TBS sliced almonds
* 2 cups low-fat milk or dairy-free milk alternative

Directions:

1. Divide granola into 4 bowls. Top with fruit and milk. Serves 4

#4. Morning Power Smoothie

This smoothie recipe is a wonderful combination of flavors giving you a way to enjoy the nutritional benefits of strawberries. The added tahini and yogurt will help to sustain you for a healthy fruit pick me up.

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

* 4 large strawberries
* ¼ cup low fat plain yogurt
* 1 cup fresh orange juice
* 1 TBS tahini
* 1 medium size banana
* ½ tsp vanilla
* 1 TBS honey

Directions:

1. Remove stems from strawberries and wash.
2. Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Serves 2

#5. Romaine & Avocado Salad

This salad is a good healthy start for any meal. It is a quick-and-easy way to add flavor and nutrition to your meal all year round. And romaine lettuce is one of the few food sources for chromium with one serving providing 12% of your daily value for this hard-to-find mineral. Enjoy!

Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

* 1 large head romaine lettuce, outside leaves discarded
* 1 large tomato, chopped
* 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch long pieces
* 1/2 small avocado, cut into chunks
* 2 TBS coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
* Dressing
* 2 TBS lemon juice
* 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
* Extra virgin olive oil to taste
* Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Remove outer leaves of lettuce heads and discard. Cut off tops of leaves and discard as they are bitter.
2. Chop remaining inner leaves. Rinse in cold water, and if you have a salad spinner, spin lettuce to dry. If you don’t have one, remove as much water as possible in a colander and then dry with paper towels. This will keep the flavor of the salad from getting diluted.
3. Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and toss with salad greens. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired. Serves 4

#6. 15-Minute Healthy Sautéed Chicken & Bok Choy

Healthy Sauté is one of my Healthiest Way of Cooking methods because it avoids the necessity to use heated oils that can be damaging to your health. Low in calories, this easy-to-prepare meal provides you with a rich concentration of many health-promoting nutrients including vitamins B, C, and K as well as protein and much more.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

* 2 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
* 1 cup chopped scallions
* 2 TBS fresh minced ginger
* 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 1½ cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
* 4 cups chopped bok choy
* 2 TBS soy sauce
* 1 TBS rice vinegar
* salt and white pepper to taste
* pinch of red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Heat broth in a stainless steel skillet.
2. When broth begins to steam, add scallions and Healthy Salute for 2 minutes.
3. Add ginger and continue to sauté for another minute.
4. Add chicken and continue to sauté.
5. After 2-3 minutes, add shiitake mushrooms and bok choy. Continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes, and then add soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Serves 4

Scallion is also called “spring onion”, “green onion”. A scallion is an immature onion with a white base (not yet a bulb) and long green leaves. Both parts of the scallion are edible. Available in Asian market.