Major Transformation Announcement

Less than 3 days remain for you to enter the 14th Turbulence

Training Transformation Contest.

 

(Details below about the BEST diet and workout combo for

people to lose fat - proven by multiple past winners...)

 

This is your chance to win $1000 just for losing your belly fat.

 

In the past, we've had winners from over half-a-dozen countries,

including Hungary, Australia, Spain, Canada, and America. And

come Tuesday, May 29th, four people, perhaps even YOU will

be on their way to winning in our four categories:

 

Men Over 40, Women Over 40, Men Under 40, & Women Under 40

 

It could be you...IF you use the BEST training and diet combination.

 

That proven combination?

 

Brad Pilon's ESE and the TT Buff Dudes-Hot Chicks (BDHC) workout.

 

And when you get Brad's diet program, I'll give you the proven TT BDHC

workout for free.

 

Grab Brad's NEW and IMPROVED fat loss diet here

 

That's right, Brad has made it new and improved by expanding the 

content with new chapters on:

 

1) Fat loss hormonal manipulation
2) Cellular cleansing

3) Hunger suppression

 

You'll even discover how to optimize this easy eating plan as Brad 

shows he's been using it for over 6 years to stay at single-digit body

fat while exercising just a couple of times per week.

 

This combination of Brad's diet and the TT BDHC program has been used

more times by past contest winners than any other workout or diet program. 

 

Grab Brad's NEW and IMPROVED fat loss diet here 

Remember, once you have Brad's ESE program, send me an email to:

TurbulenceTrainingHelp@gmail.com

And I'll send you the TT Buff Dudes-Hot Chicks program for free.

 

There are no more excuses. You have EVERYTHING you need 

to finally make that body transformation.

 

Ready? Let's go.

 

I'm challenging you to be as healthy as possible for the next 12 weeks.

 

To avoid all man-made foods. To do a great workout or at least stay

active for 30 minutes. And to avoid as much negativity while being

as positive and optimistic as possible.

 

How could that approach possibly hurt?

 

Get started now

 

Time to transform your body and your life,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Saturday Meathead Training and Making Habits Stick

Started the day with a big dog walk, then biked to the gym. It was a Meathead Saturday, with DB press, pulldowns, bench, t-bar row. Followed that with a big bike ride down to Cherry beach and then home. Oh, and then another dog walk followed by steak and eggs. Not bad. We'll throw in a third walk later this afternoon. Three hours of walking the beaches. Good stuff.

Memorial Day Weekend MRT workout video for you:
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnoO5lRb-JY

And today's www.SuccessQnA.com

Q: Hey Craig - got your $.99 Time Management Book and you were right, it was the best $.99 I spent in a long time. It pretty much defined my issue - OCD compounded by too many or inefficient transitions, lack of structure, and a blur of jobs and personal life (I have 2 full time jobs as well plus 4 kids). Better than that, it gave me a blueprint to work on this weekend to start creating structure as best I can...My question is like weight loss that for some fades over time, how difficult is it to maintain these boundaries/rules you have established? I mean it seems here and there, life will get in the way and then if I'm not careful and diligent, I'm back on the pathway of least resistance/no structure. Admittedly, the ritual I really need to start is settling in at the end of the day to reflect and plan. Thanks and talk soon. - Bill

Answer:
Thanks for your kind feedback. You bring up a good point. Here's what can happen.

First, the more you implement the actions, the more they become habits. It's just like when you get up at 6am every day for 30 days straight and then try to sleep to 8am. It's actually hard to do. So focus on sticking to a couple of BIG habits at first. Get those 'cemented' over the next 21 days.

Then start to implement a couple of other big habits. Focus on progressively implementing more good habits and maintaining the ones you have. HOWEVER, you make a good point...sometimes things can start to slip. That's when re-focus your energy on cementing that habit again, and don't add any new ones.

Of course, over time you'll also figure out which ones are BEST for you, and which ones sound nice, but don't really do anything for you. You can cut those, and simply keep the ones that matter. Great question.

Good luck, and keep me up to date on your progress. I'd love to hear from you again in a month or so. Just send an email update to Support@etrhelp.com or
post an update on this page. Take care, and thanks again for giving it a shot.

Q: I work 60 hrs a week and just had a baby boy. I was fortunate enough to have off this week but will be returning to work next week. How can I add hours or energy to my day. Keep in mind babies eat every couple hours and on average I'm up 3 times during the night.

Answer:
Frankly, the next few months are just not going to be your most productive. Don't expect them to be. Managing your expectations will help. Also, stop using Facebook and anything that doesn't really, really, really matter. Finally, more politically incorrect time management tips
- http://www.earlytorise.com/time-management-tips/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
In order to succeed, we often need to try new things. Venture outside your comfort zone to find the answers you need. Seek opportunity, not security.

"We can't become who we need to be by remaining who we are."

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Workout rule for women

When I was a full-time personal trainer back in 2004, the

clients who always got the best results were those who went

from 'low-intensity' training to Turbulence Training.

 

Basically, those who were doing slow cardio and then 

switched to metabolic resistance training got FAST results.

 

Most of the time, these fast-results clients were women, and 

so the #1 rule for ladies is to increase your training intensity

- if you want fast, body shaping results.

 

One way to do that is with Flavia's targeted metabolic 

resistance training. <=== Sale Ends SOON

 

Now of course, you can't out-train a bad diet, and that's why you're also

getting Flavia's Meal-by-Meal diet plan that she used - along with her

metabolic training - to put curves in all the right places and flat abs

onto her lean stomach.

But today is your LAST chance for this special offer.

 

Grab Flavia's hot body program here <= Price DOUBLES soon

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Last chance for the 14th Transformation Contest

This is the last weekend to enter the 14th TT Transformation Contest for your chance to win $1000 just for losing your belly fat.

Get all the details here:
- www.TransformationContest.com

And today's training resource is MORE Meathead MRT
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQJth7g3muY

Now for today's www.SuccessQnA.com

Q: How do you go about actually that info product that you've been wanting to create for so long?

Answer:
Create an outline. Fill in the sections. Done. STOP PROCRASTINATING. Listen, you just have to glue yourself to a chair and get it done. Or, if filming, invest $300 or so (NON-refundable) and rent a hotel conference room on a certain date. Then film the content there. If you don't film it, you lose $300. There's nothing stopping you but yourself, and that's a pretty flimsy excuse. You can do it. Just get it done. You can always make it better.

Q: What do you do to "turn your brain off"? Even when I'm supposedly relaxing, ideas are running through my head and I seem to not shut down. In other words, I can't seem to find my "off" button. - Mike

Answer:
Mike - You do a brain dump at the end of your work session. So let's say you promise the wife and Champ that you're done working at 5:30pm. At 5:25 you grab a blank piece of paper (or word document) or write down everything in your head. Fast and furious. Then you're done. Combine that with a "mindset shift ritual" - perhaps a glass of unsweetened iced tea - that signals "End of word day - NO MORE WORKY!". The brain dump + ritual = relaxed mind that can focus on family time. (You'll get the odd idea here and there, but you'll be much better at "being present where you are" with this approach). Great question. I've been working with many coaching clients on the exact same thing.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"We can't become who we need to be by remaining who we are."

Never quit. If you stumble, get back up. What happened yesterday no longer matters, so get back on track on move closer to your dreams and goals.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Squats and Morning Workout Question

My training today: Dog walk, Squats, Box Jumps, DB Bulgarian Split Squats, Glute Ham Raises. Will have recovery dog walk later.

Squats felt good.

Today's resources:
Politically incorrect cure for a flat butt
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/cure-for-a-flat-butt/

If you have any questions on Gluten-Free eating, try this page:
- https://www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeSociety

Q from Facebook: I am a long time follower of Dr. Mercola, and he recommends doing an interval training workout first thing in the morning before breakfast for maximum fat burning. I am trying to do what you suggested to me previously (focus on the most important thing the first 90 minutes of the day). What would be the next best time to workout?

Answer:
It doesn't matter. There has never been a study showing that working out first thing in the morning before breakfast leads to faster results than any other time of day. And plenty of world champion fitness models and bodybuilders have trained at all hours. He's making a big deal out of nothing. Not that there's anything wrong with training that way, but there's nothing magic about it either.

Today's www.SuccessQnA.com

Q: First, thank you for the article you directed me to yesterday. Follow up question: "It became crystal clear to me that I should never do my own stock picking. That would be a fool's errand." For others that are also not interested in picking their own stocks, do you have any suggestions on how to properly outsource that for optimal peace of mind and return on investment?

Answer:
Ask for referrals from your network. Then investigate each of the best recommendations. Do your due diligence. And then test the waters, but be able to change your position if it is not right for you. It's just like hiring staff - Hire slow, fire fast. I also highly recommend reading Mark Ford's Palm Beach Letter.

Q: Cb, thanks for the q&a. This has been a real eye opener. Question: I have 100's of ideas, what's the best way to focus on one and grow that idea into something great?

Answer:
Happy to help. It all starts with your vision. Do the exercise here - www.AnewAmericanDream.com

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
First thing every morning read or listen to something positive. Your mind is like a garden - whatever you plant grows. Plant good stuff. – Alwyn Cosgrove

To live an extraordinary life you must resist an ordinary approach. – Frank McKinney

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Massive Success QnA session

No workout for me today, just stretches, a long dog walk, and a visit to my chiropractor for Active Release Treatment. I don't have any major injuries, but benefit from regular treatment in response to the training I do. With just three weeks until the Tough Mudder run, I'm taking a conservative approach to training so that I'll be 100% on June 9th.

I also watched "The Princess Bride" last night during a recovery session. It was great for motivation and strategy. I finally figured out how to use a wheelbarrow in my TM race. j/k

Today's www.SuccessQnA.com highlights:

Q: If you could only have 3 types of revenue streams for the rest of your life, what would they be?

Answer:
Sean - I once wrote an article about how I stick to my circle of competence. I'll link to that in a second. It's important for everyone to understand and it will help you avoid the "grass is greener" mindset that brings so many people into poor financial decisions. The point is, no matter what I choose to do, it might not be right for anyone else reading this. Your revenue streams will be largest - revenue RIVERS, not just piddly little streams - when you focus on creating value through your Circle of Competence. For me, it's publishing. I love it, I study it, I'm immersed in it. Some is as close to passive income as you can get, while others is hard-core manual labor. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Here's the article - http://internetindependence.com/my-money (and yes, I realize I didn't exactly answer your question...you got something better instead).

Q: If (for some strange reason) you could only work on one more thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Answer:
I would write. That's what I do now anyway. So perhaps that strange reason already happened. Whoa!

Q: Yesterdays early to rise rocked. The main focus of my new venture is to have the absolute best customer service possible. Love that double back guarantee. I might borrow it! My question is - in the digital age of social media, how is it that there are so many companies with absolutely horrendous customer service? It makes me sick.

Answer:
Thank you, appreciate the feedback. You bring up an excellent point...I think some companies are still in the dark ages, and some still benefit from virtual monopolies...but as we are seeing more and more often, big behemoths are practically disappearing from relevancy within years - or even months. For example, look at Blackberry/RIM. We'll see more and more of this as the world becomes more social/transparent/insert other buzzword here. I applaud you for your commitment to customer service, and wish you well.

Q: I have several projects going and I find it tough to manage everything at times. Any tips for managing multiple business projects at once so that you reach your goals?

Answer:
Prioritize, and cut. I've read many articles on Apple's success, and many of them point to what they did NOT do. That means you say NO more than yes. You cut low priorities and focus only on the BIG levers that can move you ahead. It's like pruning a rose bush...you focus on keeping the big blooms and lose everything else...and that's how a garden makes a big impact. Not with a bunch of small, inconsequential flowers.

Q: Time managment is the easy part. Just get up 5 AM each morning and get to work. Outsource whatever you can throughout the day, and you're on your way to success. The real problem is doing stuff that work in todays market. Blogging? Listbuilding? Product creation? Affiliate? Local Biz? What would you do if you started out today?

Answer:
The BIG idea is the biggest thing. You must first have a big idea to communicate to the world...one that differentiates yourself from all others. Once you know it, you need what Michael Masterson calls your "Optimal Selling Strategy". That is, the most profitable way for you to sell your product. Next, identify your optimal mode of communication. I'm actually working on a two-part article for Financial Independence Monthly on this topic. Part 1 will be in next week's June issue. If you're not a member, you can join here: www.MakeMoreMoneyOnline.com

Q: What are your top three books that you would recommend reading this year? (Business, Self-Improvement, Inspirational)

Answer:
I would recommend everyone read Viktor Frankl's classic, "Man's Search for Meaning", and Verne Harnish's blueprint, "Secrets of the Rockefeller Habits". And then I'll give you a choice between Michael Masterson's new book, "The Reluctant Entrepreneur" or Dan Kennedy's "No BS Time Management". More book ideas here - http://www.earlytorise.com/mentor/

Q: Being workaholic to success, is it bad?... How to give time to myself, if my mind is fully occupied to work?

Answer:
Angelique - Good question. The best thing to do is find activities and people that take your mind off work. I still remember the first time I went surfing, and 2 hours later when I was done and thoroughly exhausted, I thought to myself...Holy Cow! I just went two hours and didn't think about work once. It was an incredible feeling...and frankly, one that MOST people will never understand, because they spend all of their time NEVER thinking about work...but if you can find an activity like this, even once a week, it will do wonders for you. Wishing you luck, Craig.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"To get something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done."

The problem with Problems is they get bigger and worse than right now, leading to bigger headaches than if you'd tackled it now. Attack that problem head on. Solve that problem today.

Motivation comes from within. You must find a reason to achieve. What is important to you? Identify it, and harness that energy to drive you to take action. You're here for a reason, don't let your potential slip away.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Challenging You

Challenging you to be as healthy as possible today. To avoid all man-made foods. To do a great workout or at least stay active for 30 minutes. And to avoid as much negativity while being as positive and optimistic as possible. How could that approach possibly hurt?

My #meathead training today: Pullups, DB Press, T-bar row, Bench press, DB Tricep extensions, Rope row.

Q: When I replace interval training with Mike's Workout Finisher, should I still do a warmup?

Answer:
If you are adding them to the end of a regular workout, then no. (Although you can go through each exercise for a couple of reps if you want.) HOWEVER, if you are doing the finishers as a 'standalone' workout, then YES, you'll need a warmup. Thanks!

By the way, MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "hardcorefinishers.com" claiming to be Mike has a new program out called www.HardcoreFinishers.com

Now over to today's www.SuccessQnA.com

Q: What do you do when you messed up and really disappointed someone...mainly because you didn't produce?

Answer:
You apologize and then you take action and prove it will never happen again. Actions speak louder than words.

Q: craig, what is best way to motivate yourself to do something?

Answer:
Motivation comes from within. You must find a reason to achieve. What is important to you? Identify it, and harness that energy to drive you to take action. You're here for a reason, don't let your potential slip away.

Q: What is the best technique for managing your e-mail in the morning so that it does not distract you from actually "getting the job done"?

Answer:
Don't open it. Seriously. Fight every minute to avoid opening your email. I work 5-6 hours before opening mine. It makes all the difference in the world.

Q: Craig, when do you decide to cut your loses on an investment?

Answer:
Erik - Great question. If you are talking about literal financial investments, I don't have a great answer for you, because I am extremely conservative with my investments and have a long term vision...no individual stocks, so I'm not sure I can help. HOWEVER, if you are talking about investing time or money in a project, my 'litmus test' is when I start yelling at my dog for no reason. That's when I know something is bugging me to the point where it has to go. I'm not sure that helps, but maybe there is a similar trigger in your life.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
You are not your mistakes. Let go of the past. Focus on the future and what you can do now.

"If you take action, you will be judged. There's no way around it. The alternative, of course, is much safer. To be ignored. Up to you." – Seth Godin

"Find an excuse to laugh every chance you get, especially when you least feel like it." – Kekich Credo #90

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Tough Mudder Training and Success Tips

Today's training for me: Practiced some Tough Mudder obstacles, mostly monkey bars.

One of the most interesting nutrition interviews I've done in a long time (audio and transcript available) - he's convinced me to at least have the genetic testing done
- http://www.glutenfreehealthsolution.com/freereport/

Today's best from our www.SuccessQnA.com

Q: I recently 'inherited' a group of individuals who do not trust each other, plenty of gossip and a history of damaging characters, etc. i m working on building a strong team. please share some tips. tnx.

Answer:
Live by example and share your vision with the group.

Q: Best way to start a self hosted website?

Answer:
Buy a domain from godaddy, and build the site using Wordpress. Start adding great content - write 1000 word articles on your six most important topics. And if you are serious about this, get Financial Independence Monthly. We cover everything in great detail there - http://www.MakeMoreMoneyOnline.com/

Q: Hey Craig! Let's say I have a great idea or product. What is some of the best ways to start building relationships online with mentors-affiliates? They get several people approaching them and I'd like to build report first, how can I stand out!?

Answer:
Aimee - The best way is to sell their products first, then send them a nice email telling them that you love their product and their work, that you've made some sales for them, and provide them with a specific testimonial as to how their products have helped you or one of your readers. You could also send them a book or small gift based on something they have mentioned in one of their emails or posts. Essentially, be cool, and show them that you are adding value to the world. And always be taking action that gets noticed. To put it simply, be the kind of positive person that people would want to associate with.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
It's always darkest before the dawn. There will be days when you struggle. That's okay. Just never give up. Everyone goes through days like this, but not quitting is what separates success from failure. Stay strong.

Deliver the message that you're here to give. Don't hold back. Say it with confidence, with pride, and determination. Persist, and never give up.

Live every day with purpose. Live every day according to your mission and your plan. Have a vision for what you want to accomplish, and act in congruence with it.

How to beat procrastination
– http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-beat-procrastination/

Stay strong,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Problem with Gluten Free Diet

I have some good news, and some bad news today. We'll save

the BAD news to the end, okay?

 

First, the good news about what happens when you eliminate gluten

from your diet (using a TRUE gluten-free meal plan).

As Dr. Peter Osborne told me in our interview, the benefits
of going gluten free include:

- Improvements in memory
- Better regulation of bowel movements
- Reduction in chronic fatigue
- Less muscle and joint pain
- Improved thyroid function
- Better skin

BUT...not all gluten-free foods are truly gluten free. And so
I asked Dr. Osborne, "Peter, those 'so-called' gluten-free
foods that you find in stores, are they lying to us? Are these
foods really full of junk?"

Dr. Osborne replied:    
"Yes, they are full of junk, and full of genetically modified and
highly processed ingredients. They are loaded with sugar and
hydrogenated fat and are just not healthy.

Even if they were really gluten free, which many of them are
not despite what they claim, they're still not healthy.
 
That breaks our cardinal rule of nutrition. The cardinal rule
is you can't maintain or obtain good health eating food that
isn't healthy.

It just doesn't make sense to trade one food that's destroying
your health for another food that's just not good for you
when you're trying to heal from years of gluten induced damage.

Labeling laws in the U.S. pertaining to gluten are strictly
voluntary. There's no legal requirement to define what
gluten-free means on a food label.

So legally you can have a product that contains lots of gluten
and call it gluten free and not get in any trouble over it."

***Scary stuff***

My last question was, "Peter, are there any side effects of
a gluten-free diet?"

His reply surprised me.

"I'd say that probably the biggest change we see in somebody
who just goes on a gluten free diet is weight loss.

"This is one of the big side effects we see. When you take
that insulin spike out (caused by foods that contain gluten)
their body starts saying, 'Hey, we don't have to store all
this fat, and so we're going to start burning this fat as
fuel instead.' The result is we see a lot of weight loss in
many clients on a gluten free diet."

If fat loss is a side-effect that you can live with, then
a gluten-free diet might be for you.

Learn more from Dr. Osborne in his special report here:
 

==> Discover the REAL solution to gluten-free eating here

To your best health now,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT

Certified Turbulence Trainer

 

PS - Please share this important website with anyone you know

who might be suffering from diet problems.

 

The website is:

 

www.GlutenFreeHealthSolution.com

 

It will change their lives, dramatically improve their health,

and give them hope again.

 

Please share Dr. Osborne's message with the world and help the 

tens of millions of people who suffer from this diet problem.

 

Dr. Osborne is also known as the Gluten-Free Warrior and is

on a mission to save people's lives by showing them how to

eat for better health and energy.

Sunny Day Workoutz

Today's workout: Power Clean, Box Jumps, Deadlift, Front Squats, Good Mornings. Also, much dog walking. Shirts off. It's hot and sunny here in Canada today. Yes, the entire country.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Look at the bright side of everyone and everything. For most people, the world has never had it so good. Look on the bright side of your struggles. Stay positive through everything. Change your perspective, change your life.

Stress makes us grow. But you choose the direction of growth. Stress can make you stronger and tougher, or bitter and angry. Don't take the easy way out.

"Make big plans...that's the best way to make big things happen. Write down your plans. Share them with trusted colleagues…and accomplices." – Seth Godin

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer