Success is Simple

Success is simple once you realize how difficult it is.

You understand?

Listen, whatever you want to accomplish, someone out there has already done it and written a book about how they did it.

The path has been blazed. The steps to success have been published.

All you have to do is follow those steps.

But you have to realize it's probably going to be very, very difficult.

So accept the challenge. Follow the steps. Succeed.

Simple.

When talking to my clients, I always say:

"Fat loss is simple once you realize how hard it is."

Then you know how much effort, honesty, responsibility, long-range planning, creativity, intensity, discipline, thought and control the process is going
to take.

It is not easy.

It is not going to happen from any magic pill. Only once you accept that will you succeed.

Today's workout for me:

1A) Rack Lockout
1B) Seated Row

2A) Pushups
2B) BB Row

3A) Triceps
3B) DB Curls

And since it's Meathead Monday all across the land, here's a bench press tips video for you (if you can c me)

=> Bench Press Tips

Finally, today's official kickbutt mindset tip, if you haven't already been mentally kicked in the butt enough:

Be positive. Appreciate life. No matter what it brings, there is always a bright side.

Off to make lemonade out of lemons today,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Fat Loss Made Simple

Strange Vegas Workouts

When in Vegas, normal plans always get strange. Even when it comes to workouts, which surprisingly, a LOT of people stick to when they are in Sin City. It's not just all bachelor and bachelorette parties. The Aria Hotel gym has been packed by 7am two days in a row - on the WEEKEND.

I hit a 6am workout at Aria (nice hotel and a great gym for TT Fat Loss Workouts, but not so much for TT Meatheads):

Bodyweight warmup

1A) Pistols
1B) Planks

2) Front Squat

3A) Back Extension
3B) Ball Leg Curl

4) RDL

Fortunately today was not a scheduled heavy squat day, as I had to clean the bar to shoulder height...since Aria has no squat rack, only the hideous Smith Machine.

Friday's workout was the Dead Hooker Hotel Room Workout. But just as my friend Roman experienced at the Paris Hotel, you can't just order up a dead hooker at Aria Hotel either.

Anyways, check this link for the full free DH workout and workout video from John Romaniello at Roman Fitness Systems:

=> Dead Hooker Workout

But seriously...

Here are today's kickbutt mindset tips:

Take a look at your goals & dreams. Are you truly serious about them? If not, either delete them and save yourself the headache and heartache, or get serious about them and spend 2 hours this weekend planning out how you'll achieve them. If you're not willing to spend two hours working on them, how can you say you are serious about them?

Because...

‎"Whatever your dreams are, start taking them very, very seriously." - Barbara Sher

So identify what needs to get done. Do it. No excuses...If there is something you've been meaning to do, or someone you've been meaning to talk to, make today the day.

BTW, here's a highly recommended book for folks who want to make a big change in their life (or help others change) -- "Switch" by Chip and Dan Heath. Also recommended by Dr. John Berardi. So if you think I'm an idiot, at least listen to him.

Have a strangely fun weekend,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - I'm now a fashion designer...

...having created TT T-shirts for you...and you get free lil' TT bracelets as a bonus

=> http://www.turbulencetraining.com/t-shirt/

Vegas Workout and Comedy

I've only been here 18 hours and already had some good Vegas entertainment. This morning was some comedy in the elevator, at 5am, on my way to workout.

Drunk guy in elevator: "You going to the gym."

Me: "Yep."

Drunk guy: "We're on different schedules."

Me - "Yeah, I figured that out."

He seemed like a nice guy though, and his hooker seemed pleasant as well, if not a little quiet.

And technically, I was the weirdo in the situation because I was going to the gym at 5am in Vegas. *technically*. PS - Palazzo has a nice gym.

My Workout:

Extensive shoulder mobility warm-up (Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzAbglv7jyA)

1A) DB Close Grip Incline Press
1B) Pullup

2A) Close-Grip Pushup
2B) Wide Grip Row

3A) DB Triceps Extensions
3B) Cable External Rotations

Also, yesterday I was asked 3 amazing questions:

1) "Have you ever been arrested?" - Customs Officer

2) "Do really think Turbulence Training is the best fat loss system?" - reader mail

3) "Are you Italian?" - The barber who just gave me a 40 minute straight razor shave. My face is now as smooth as Megan Fox's butt.

BTW, the answers were 1) No. 2) Yes. 3) No, I'm Portuguese.

Oh, and I also put up this crazy poll about what kind of car I should buy next...lots of replies from TT readers...it will really help you if you are thinking of getting something new.

What kind of car/SUV should I buy?

And a couple of kickbutt mindset tips for you today:

You could just as easily change your life today as you can on New Year's Day..."New opportunity is matter of choice not calendar." - Dan Kennedy

And from Wayner:

"You've got to teach your children that what you want in life you have to earn." - Wayne Gretzky

He shoots, he scores.

Keeping you entertained,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Best Fat Loss Workouts - #truth

PS - I'm not really Portuguese.

But when I was 22, some guy asked me if I was, so I like to tell people that I am.

Cars-Intervals-and-Deadlines

Wednesday I was up at 4am, in the gym by 5am for a TT Meathead workout, and then on a plane to Las Vegas by 9am.

(I'm out here working with an elite group of fitness experts.)

As you can see, nothing stops me from my TT workouts.

Not even 2 more trips (totaling 3.5 hours of time wasted) to the mechanic on Tuesday. Seriously. My car is STILL not fixed.  

That's why I'm extending the 1-Year TT Membership sale:

=> Get Instant Access to All TT Fat Loss Workouts <== Price triples Thursday night

I'll likely need to get a new car soon...

Even my Mom - who is dogsitting Bally for the weekend - has told me to get a new car. And she comes from a VERY thrifty German background.

Heck, she used to sew patches on my track pants in grade school. Ah, the embarrassments of my youth. So I guess if she tells me to get a new car, then it really is time. Looks like I'm in the market for a new Bally-mobile.

You have any suggestions? I'm thinking an SUV. I drove my Mom's a few times this weekend, and it was fun. So maybe a Nissan Exterra?

Although my Dad always had GMC Sierra trucks, so I'm partial to those too...or an F150. Or maybe I can find another '97 Maxima? Ha!

Anyways, I'd love to hear your opinion...and if you want to make a suggestion, you can reply 1 of 3 ways:

1) By replying to this email

2) By posting on my FB page here

3) By posting your comment at the end of my new Interval Training blog post here (where I rank 9 different interval methods)
 
(By the way, if you ever need to reach us here at TT for any reason, those are the 3 best ways to do so. We'll get back to you ASAP!)

As for the car, I won't decide until the spring, but I appreciate the help. You're like my own little Consumer's Report Guide. Thanks!

Now while I didn't miss a workout, I did get a little behind in my writing and blogging, and as a result I didn't get this interval
blog post done until now.

It's an in-depth discussion of great interval methods for fat loss and includes 9 different interval methods RANKED from best to worst.

PLUS, as mentioned, I'm extending the TT Platinum Sale.

=> Last chance to save over $200 on the Platinum TT Workouts <= Price triples Thursday night

Don't forget...

As a Platinum TT Member, you get 1-Year Unlimited Access to the TT Fat Burning Workouts, including the current 31 Interval Training Workouts manual.

And you'll have exclusive "first dibs" on the upcoming 51 Interval Workouts manual to be released this summer.

Speaking of release, the February workout of the month, called, "The Ballantyne's Day Muscle Massacre", will be available next week...and I'm adding in a bonus Beginer TT Workout later in February.

Now you could wait until March to buy all three of those workouts separately at $29.95 each for a total of almost $90...

But I don't recommend it.

Not when you can get access to all of those, plus all 2011 fat loss workouts, plus the TT Member's forum, plus all past TT fat loss workouts - all for a one-time payment of only $95 here today.

But Thursday is the last day to take advantage of this January kick off sale, and then the price triples at midnight.

Now time to finally get some sleep before another early AM workout and a big trainer's meeting tomorrow.

Have a great day,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training

Early Workout and New Book

Early flight means earlier workout. Hit the gym at 5am.

Started with an extensive warm-up (stolen from Jason Ferruggia). Get to know him at www.JasonFerruggia.com - best strength training blog - period.

Warmup included: Foam rolling, BW Squat, Bird Dog, Plank, Side Plank, Glute Squeeze, Upper Back mobility, band pull, 1-leg RDL, couple of yoga moves, psoas stretch, chest stretch, forearm stretch, and then warmup sets of RDL, Shrug, and power clean.

Today's Workout:

1) Power Clean (moderate weight, focus on speed)

2) Sumo Deadlift - 315x3x8

3A) Rack Pull
3B) Ab Wheel

Flight to Vegas this AM. Will be reading, Brave New War by John Robb. Recommended by Matt from www.SovereignMan.com.

Today's resource:

One of my top rated ab workout videos on the tube of you

=> Ab Workout Video

Today's kick-butt mindset tip:

Try something new today. A new food. A new route home from work. A new exercise. A new perspective on an old problem. A new attitude to a longtime
annoyance. Something new.Then repeat tomorrow with something else.

Let's go,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Tried this fat loss workout?

PS - Random quote I found in Rotman's business magazine over the weekend...

"It is a little known fact that adults actually learn language faster and more effectively than children. Most adults don't believe this to be true, which creates a negative, self-fulfilling prophecy. Recognizing that you can learn anything you want to is the most powerful knowledge out there." - Michael
Gelb, author of 'Discover Your Genius'

How to Get What You Really Want

I've always liked this Chris Guillebeau's articles and I have his book. Today Chris gives 4 steps to getting what you really want in life (no magic bullets of course, just true action steps) Scroll down on this link to find the 4 steps to getting what you really want in life.

=> http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-to-get-what-you-really-want/

In summary, they are:

1. First, decide what you really want.

2. Never make decisions based on the perceived limitations in front of you.

3. Take small, immediate steps toward getting what you want.

4. Review the steps on a regular basis.

And I'll add one: Just ask.

You'll be amazed at what you can get if you ask for it.

By following those 5 steps, I was able to start writing for Men's Health at age 25 - way back in 2000.

And today, my tips are all over the internet, like here:

=> http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/18-genius-ways-improve-your-workout/slide/5

The two tips I contributed were:

1) Press Pause for Better Results

Bonus upgrade: If you want to add even more time under tension, add a 1- to 2-second hold at the bottom of moves like squats, pushups, and lunges, suggests Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, owner of TurbulenceTraining.com. "Or hold the top of a pullup for 2 seconds," he says. "That can make a huge difference in response from exercises you are doing regularly."

2) Swap Cardio and Strength Training

Ballantyne suggests a different workout flip: If you usually do cardio first, do your strength work first and save your cardio for last. Or, "If you're doing weights, try using body-weight exercises instead, or vice versa," he says. Swap dumbbell chest presses for pushups, or dumbbell rows for pullups. "Doing lunges? Switch to Bulgarian split squats." 

Because most people don't have a bar for pullups...here are several back exercises using dumbbells only. If you don't have dumbbells, a bar, or cables, or a resistance band, you really can't train your upper back

=> Back Exercises

Get what you want,

Craig

PS - This includes getting what you want in your transformation...

And remember..."The process is often just as important as the physical progress. A body transformation cannot happen without a mental transformation as well."

Funny Maxima Car Breakdown Stories

Rough weekend here at TT headquarters.

My car broke down, not once, but twice this weekend, and I'm out a couple grand in repairs and towing fees. Unexpected expenses are always a pain.

But you win from my misfortune.

I figured I could make this a win-win situation for the both of us, by extending the offer on the TT 1-Year Platinum Membership

You'll save over $200 and get access to ALL of the TT workouts I've ever created PLUS every TT workout I create in 2011 here:

=> Save $200 and get all of the TT Fat Loss workouts here

 

But I'm just leaving that up until Wednesday night. That's it.

Now here's the full funny story about the weekend breakdowns of my ol' '97 Maxima:

There I was Friday afternoon, zooming from Toronto to my parent's farm out in the country, when I realized there was something wrong with the clutch.

I had noticed the problem before, but I really thought Maxima had enough in her to make it home. And I would have made it if it wasn't for this meddling hill on the highway.

There I was cruising along at 55mph, imploring ol' Maxima to hold it together for just another 30 miles.

As we climbed that hill the speed went down and the RPM's went up.

"C'mon baby", I whispered to it, "one more ride just like old times".

She gave me all she could, but when we hit the top of that hill she was could no longer even give me 30 miles per hour. And the speed kept dropping till she could go no more.

Time for the tow truck.

So I rode up front, and poor ol' Bally had to ride in the towed car, all by himself, for 30 miles back to the garage near home.

But I wasn't giving up on Maxima for good. No way. Heck, I have plans to take her to 250,000 miles and 20 years old.

After she got all fixed up, I picked her up on Saturday morning, brought her home, and left her outside in the cold. And cold it was. Dropped all the way down to -25 degrees Celcius (-13 Farenheit).

As you can imagine, that wasn't good...and so she wouldn't start all day Sunday.

Finally got a boost today, had the battery checked, and found out she needed a new one. So more repairs, more expenses.

Now I know what you're thinking.

"Silly Canuck, why don't you just buy a new car?"

Well, there are several reasons...

First, it's not really my car anymore - its the dog's. And there's no point in getting a new car with the way he treats the back seat.

Second reason: What, and give up adventures like this weekend?

And third, I drive about 3000 miles per year...so a car is a waste of money to me. No point in having a new $20,000 grocery cart.

Oh, and then there would be no reason to have this sale and give you the best ever deal on full access to all of the TT fat loss programs:

=> Get full access to all workouts plus everything coming in 2011 here

Maxima and I look forward to helping you for many more years,

Sincerely,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training

PS - You also get access to the TT Member's forum...

...where you can ask me all of your diet and exercise questions.

Get instant access here <== And remember, sale ends Wednesday night

 

...then the price goes back up to $297.

Monday Workout & Blender Drink

Hit the gym by 8am for a workout followed by an odd - but good - blender drink.

Workout:

1A) Bench
1B) Seated Row

2A) Pushups
2B) BB Row

3A) EZ Bar Triceps
3B) DB Hammer Curls
3C) Tubing external rotations
3D) Rear delt raises

And if you've ever wondered why I design my workouts like I do (and I know that keeps you up at night), here's an article on workout design with a focus on the best exercise order:

=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/burn-fat/best-exercise-order

Blender drink: 1 frozen banana, lots of blueberries, broccoli, almond milk, some organic whey protein (forget the brand). You can't taste the broccoli, but you sure can feel it - its like super-pulp orange juice.

Now my nutrition is not always perfect, as yesterday those chocolate-covered almonds proved the #1 rule about nutrition...if it's in the house, you're going to eat it. But hey, they weren't going to eat themselves!

Today's kickbutt mindset tip comes from an article in Rotman magazine (a business magazine), but it applies to all goals:

"Achievement has everything to do with creating a failure-resistant brain and thinking your way to success...you can take charge of the process...Winner's brains actually operate differently than the average brain." - Mark Fenske, neuroscientist

And here's a bonus quote:

"Throw away the hate and do something creative." – Sonny Moore

Have a big week,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS 


PS - Last call for the "favorite fitness apps" survey...

...what are you using for Blackberry, Iphone/Ipad, and Droids? Lots of votes for Gymboss, LoseIt, DailyBurn, SparkPeople, and MyNetDiary so far...what else is out there?

Cold Sunday Morning Workout

So cold this morning even the dog didn't want to go for a walk. My dog is getting soft. Plus, ol' Maxima wouldn't start so I had to borrow a car to drive to the gym. But I did get to the gym early.

Today's workout:

1A) Squats
1B) Squat Jumps

2A) Good Morning
2B) Plank

3A) Lunge
3B) Back Extension

Now for a dog walk. I hope.

Movies watched yesterday: Bourne Identity, Bourne Supremacy, and Taxi Driver. I laugh every time De Niro says "Charles Palantine".

Also, we have a great conversation going about the best fitness apps for BB, Iphone, etc. here:

Best Fitness Apps for Mobile Phones

Please add your ideas or just check out what folks are recommending. Very helpful stuff.

Have a great week,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
No-Equipment workouts to burn fat at home  

Dog Walk and Meathead Workout

Great Friday so far. Started with a totally awesome 25 minute dog hike in knee-high snow and blowing winds this morning. Usually I wouldn't count a dog walk as exercise but that one started to get tough at the end.

FORTUNATE FACT: watching a dog run around in the snow makes it feel 10 degrees warmer.

Today's kickbutt mindset tip:

No matter what the world throws at you today, you are going to handle it awesomely and you are going to emerge from the day a better and stronger person because that's what you do.

(And no, I didn't get that from a fortune cookie.)

Today's lifting:

1A) Bench Press
1B) Pullups

2A) DB Incline Press
2B) DB Row

3A) Bodyweight Row
3A) DB Triceps Extension.

Followed by another dog walk...little shorter this time. Bally almost got lost in a 6 foot snow drift. He had to swim his way out...good times.

Couple of new blog posts for you:

1) 7-Day Fat Loss "Detox" Plan - with a couple of TT workout ideas included (i.e. a bodyweight circuit)

=> 7-Day Fat Loss Detox Plan

2) LA fat loss tips & scary nutrition facts from Men`s Health

=> 7-Day Fat Loss Guide From LA

Have a great "rest of Friday",

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

Very Simple Diet Tip

The more fruits and vegetables you eat, the better you will be able to lose fat and keep it off.

So far today, I've had 3 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables from my morning blender drink and from my omelet.

Even the dog has had 3 servings total. Your job is to keep trying every day to eat more fruits and vegetables. It's that simple. You don't need "frozen diet meals in a box". You need real food.

You can't change your genetics, but you can change your attitude, your persistence, your environment, the people you listen to, and the things you do.

Here's a fat loss qna blog post...you can add your questions at the bottom and I'll get to them tonight (traveling all day today)

=> Fat Loss Q'n'A with Craig Ballantyne

And just as you don't need fancy food or pills to lose fat, you also don't need fancy equipment.

Here's the ol' bodyweight cardio video...I'm working on an updated version but this one is tough to top

=> Bodyweight Cardio

Keep it simple,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS 

TT Bootcamps and Bodyweight Cardio

Couple of years ago, in response to reader demands, I put together a little workout called Bodyweight Cardio.

It was a hit, and last spring I created an even better version called "Bodyweight Cardio 3".

And within that program, the most popular session was Workout B, where you'll do 5 circuits of 5 exercises, spending 1 minute on each exercise.

I want to give you the first 3 rounds today, because I know it will give you some ideas for your bootcamps. Here we go:

Round #1
- Jumping Jacks
- Bodyweight Squats
- T-Pushups (alternate sides)
- Repeated Vertical Jumps
- Prisoner Lunges

Round #2
- Pushup
- Prisoner Squat
- Squat Thrust
- Duck Under
- Burpee

Round #3
- Seal Jump
- Spiderman Climb
- Get Up
- Side-Step
- Run in Place

Again, this was one of my most popular programs of 2010, and if you want Rounds 4 & 5, plus workouts A, C, and D from that program, AND the original TT Bootcamps 21-Workouts program, you can get them all here for only $19.95:

=> TT Bootcamp + Bodyweight Cardio

More bootcamp workouts on the way,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, TT Bootcamps

Deadlifting and Yoga

Back to a deadlift workout here in Toronto today. I also got asked a question about "yoga and TT" that I want to share with you.

Today's Workout:

1) Power clean
2) Sumo Deadlift - 315x6
3A) Rack Pull
3B) Ab Wheel

On my forum, a TTMember asked this question:

"How would you classify Bikram yoga? Would it be for easy day activity or could it be used for the interval part of the training due to it's intense protocol?"

Answer:
Bikram yoga is not a sub for interval training, but it is also not an off day activity. You have to be careful adding that to TT. It really depends on the individual situation.

I don't do yoga because personally I can't stand people telling me what to do. That said, yoga can go well with Turbulence Training. But again, it depends on
the person and type of yoga.

If you are serious about TT, you really can't be serious about yoga (i.e. doing multiple sessions of hard classes) and vice-versa.

Why not?

Because you will get an overuse injury.

So bottom line:

Yoga is fine and good, but you have to decide on your training priority.

Another TTMember asked about the best diet for fat loss...he was worried he would have to follow Jack LaLanne's advice that "if it tastes good spit it out".

That's not true. Maybe in 1965 it was, but not now. You can eat great food and get results.

Here's a great free meal plan resource from my dear friend, Isabel De Los Rios

=> Free Meal Plans for Fat Loss

Finally, today's kickbutt mindset tip (people didn't seem to like this one on Facebook today...probably because it is too true):

"If the situation is not right in the long term, walk away from it. Maintain a long term outlook in all endeavors." - Kekich Credo #33

Hard but fair,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Best Fat Loss Workout System

PS - A great quote I found in The Economist...

...about how things are going to change in 2011 as people rely less on the government and more upon themselves...

"People discover that by helping others, even when they themselves are suffering, they end up improving their own lives."
Arianna Huffington

Special Message From Bill Phillips

Bill Phillips, the best-selling author of "Body for Life", has just put up a free report and video for you here:

=> Special Message from Bill Phillips to You <== (time sensitive message)

 

You'll discover Bill's top 7 tips for living a leaner, healthier, more energetic life in 2011.

Helping you have your best year ever,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training

Making Mistakes

I'm on a roll for making mistakes. Today I overslept by 90 minutes, but I'm back on track now and won't be doing that again. Going from West Coast to East Coast is always tough on the sleep schedule though, even when you get up before 5am all weekend in LA.

Today's workout had to be shortened, and so I only did:

1A) Renegade Rows
1B) Hip Extension Hold
1C) Plank
1D) Bird Dog on Stability Ball

2) Heavy Backward Sled Drags

Bally the Dog comes home from the sitter later today, and we'll have a big dog walk tonight.

About those mistakes, I keep telling myself:

"You are going to make mistakes. It happens. Dust yourself off and start again!" - Larry Winget

Also made a few diet mistakes this weekend. Discover those here:

=> 5 foods not eat (although I ate 2 on the weekend)

And today's kickbutt mindset tip:

Be loud and proud of what you are doing. There are more folks secretly wishing someone will take charge and be a healthy role model for them. It might not happen overnight, but if you continue to lead by healthy example – without preaching or being condescending – you can build an entourage of social support and people who want to be healthy like you.

Have a great week,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training

PS - Found this quote the other week...

...and while it is not "motivational", it is great advice:

"Your reputation is harmed the most by what you say to defend it." - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Think twice before getting into arguments...especially on the Interwebbingz.

Toronto Meathead Workout

Flew back from LA this morning. Watched "The Town". It wasn't bad, but not my type of movie. Spent most of the flight reading. If you're into business
magazines, the latest "Fast Company" was really good. Great article on Youtube.

Toronto Workout - Meathead Monday Night

I usually train in the morning when the gym is empty...was a nice change of pace to train at night when it was rocking with other folks training hard.

1A) Bench
1B) Seated Row

2A) Pushup
2B) Bodyweight Row

3A) DB triceps
3B) DB hammer curls
3C) Band rotator cuff

Workout Video of the day:

=> Advanced TT Fat Loss

Nutrition resource of the day:

=> 5 Foods I Will NEVER Eat Again

That should give you plenty of info to help you lose fat,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Creator, Turbulence Training

PS - Today's kickbutt mindset tip:

There will be days when you struggle to exercise, and that is okay. Just never give up. Realize everyone else goes through this, and not quitting is what separates the success stories from the frustrated.

3 fat loss secrets of successful clients

Last Thursday I flew out to sunny Los Angeles to meet up with fat loss expert, Alwyn Cosgrove, to brainstorm new workout ideas.

After spending an afternoon at his cutting-edge training facility near Santa Clarita, I drove back into LA (and the traffic was fine!) to meet a client for the weekend.

Now my client has struggled in the past with sticking to a diet and workout program, hence the emergency meeting.

We had a consultation before New Year's and identified three major problems that stopped his fat loss progress. I'm going to give you an insider look at how we fixed his fat loss (he's already down over 14 pounds since January 3rd).

Problem #1 - Not planning his diet

When he has a daily meal plan, he can stick to it, but when he tries to make the right choices "on the fly", he ends up overeating and choosing meals with hidden calories.

We fixed his diet by creating a plan that he sticks to 6-days per week, and he has one free day on the weekend. It's simple, but works better than any fancy plan.

Problem #2 - Not using a professionally designed workout program

Like most people, he tried to create his own workouts, but ended up wandering around the gym and not having a good - or short - fat burning workout. So even when his diet was good, he didn't lose fat.

But since starting TT workouts, he's now getting results, burning big-time calories, and cutting back on the time he spends exercising.

Problem #3 - No social support

As you know, we spend most of our time hanging around people who sabotage our diet and workout plans. So like you, my client needed to make an effort to spend more time with people who would support his goal and hold him accountable (another reason for the meeting).

Listen, I'd love to be flying around the world consulting 1-on-1 with every TT reader, but that's not possible.

However, here's what I can do for you.

I've set up a special page that gives you over 67% off a 1-year Platinum TT Membership, so you'll get professionally designed workouts, plus the ability to ask me all of your diet and exercise questions, AND proven nutritional plans - all to help you lose fat.

=> Get your 1-Year Platinum Membership and save 67% here

 

So instead of investing the full price of $297 for the year, I've rolled it back for a New Year's special of only $95 (the original
TT member's investment from when the site started in 2003).   

With the TT Platinum Membership, you'll get access to EVERY TT for Fat Loss Workout, Meatheads Program, Bodyweight Manual, and Workout Challenge I have created for you.

Plus, you'll have a full year of access to the forum where you can ask me any question you'd like AND you'll get the power of social support and accountability that you need to finally lose fat.

Accountability is truly a huge factor in your success.

(Just ask my 1-on-1 consulting clients.)

Please come and join the Turbulence Training community that is dedicated to helping YOU transform your body and your life.

=> Grab your 1-Year Platinum Membership here <== Gives you all 2011 workouts too

Once you've upgraded to the 1-year Platinum Membership, stop by the forums to introduce yourself and ask me your fat loss questions.

To your success,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Creator, Turbulence Training

PS - Here's a bonus tip I gave my client...

...we have him take daily weight measurements and he does weekly tape measuring of his waist, hips, chest, arms, and legs.

Research shows that consistently monitoring your progress leads to greater - and long lasting - results.

So you'll stay lean for life when you have this plan in place.

See you on the forums!

Fat loss is simple

"Fat loss is simple once you accept how hard it is." That means, if you understand and accept that it requires sacrifice, then you will be psychologically prepared to make the sacrifices, to do the planning, and to stick to the schedule that fat loss requires.

"Take full control of, and responsibility for, your conscious mind and every aspect of your life." – Kekich Credo #30

Craig

PS - Good fat loss workout to kick off the year for you

=> TT 2K10 Fat Loss

12 weeks of your life

Do you realize how insignificant 12 weeks are in the course of your lifetime?

For example, take the average 75 year life span...at 52 weeks in a year, a 75 year lifespan gives us 3900 weeks.

But if you join the TT 12 week Transformation Contest, do you realize those 12 weeks work out to only 0.3% of a 75 year lifespan?

0.3%!

Don't you think you can commit to making a 100% change in your body in only 0.3% of your life?

Don't you like the numbers? I sure do.

It's all about perspective!

After all, when looking at a 75-year lifespan, some folks might see 3900 Monday mornings, but I see 3900 Saturday nights!

And heck, if you only joined the 6-week TT Transformation, that's barely more than 0.1% of your life.

Surely you can eat healthy and exercise for 0.1% of your life?

0.1%!

Join the 10th TT Transformation Contest - for free - here:

=> http://www.TransformationContest.com/rules

Don't forget, you can enter both the 6-week AND 12-week contests, or just one or the other.

But today is the FINAL day to enter, so take action NOW!

Oh, and you don't really "need to do anything" to get started.

There's no sign-up process or forms to fill out. You just have to use TT workouts for 12 weeks and then send in your before and after photos plus a 300 word email telling us about your transformation.

Looking forward to your 0.3% Solution.

So small, yet so significant in terms of your life long health.

Sincerely,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training

LA Leg Workout with John Romaniello

Tonight's workout was done with John Romaniello at 24-Hour Fitness in LA.

1) Front Squat

2) Leg Press (long time since I've done that)

3) Good Mornings

4) Planks

Now off to dinner with Joel Marion, John, and Vinny D. There will be much yelling and name calling and one-upmanship.

Yesterday I was at Alwyn Cosgrove's gym in Newhall, CA, and it was bloody brilliant. I got on well with the Alwyn and his training tactics were spot on

=> Visit Alwyn's Gym

Here's something Alwyn said in a newsletter today...

"Ask yourself if you could go back and start over - would you be doing different things now. If so....don't be scared to start over now. If it's education, your career, your life, your fitness program - don't be afraid to continually grow so much and so quickly that you need to stop and rethink everything you're doing."
Alwyn Cosgrove

If your fever calls for more kettlebell, here's the doctor's cure for you (Note: Neither real doctors, fevers, nor cures are referenced in this post)

=> Kettlebell Circuit

And today's kickbutt mindset tip:

"Nobody gets old by surprise." - Dave Kekich...so write down what you want to accomplish, set a DEADLINE, and make a plan to get it done.

Craig Ballantyne

PS - Watch this before you demolish your "fancy coffee" this morning

=> Diet vs Exercise 4