Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Vegetarian Athletes
I’m not going to lie to you…I wanted to write an article today about how Mac Danzig, the UFC fighter who follows a vegan diet, won his fight last night…but unfortunately Mac lost. But that doesn’t take away from the message that athletes can achieve peak performance without high-protein meat-based diets. We’ll take a look…
Read MoreHow to Eat Rice and Pasta on a Weight-Loss Diet
Almost everyone loves rice and pasta, but it’s tough to enjoy them when you’re on a diet trying to lose weight. Fortunately, it’s possible. Here’s how. First, you need to avoid the processed, “white bread” versions of rice and pasta. The whole-grain, unrefined versions take a little longer to cook, but are much better for…
Read MoreThe Big Boy Salad & Bodyweight Workout
Whew, this is going to be a big week…helping folks learn more about the Vegetarian Lifestyle. On Wednesday, we’ll be sending you a free gift…a 7-day vegetarian meal plan guide for men and women, plus a nice little report on “The 10 Foods You Must NOT Eat on a Vegetarian Diet”. More to come… But…
Read MoreThe REAL Reason You Avoid Exercise – and How to Defeat It
The two main reasons people give for avoiding exercise are lack of time and lack of motivation. But those are really just politically correct answers. The truth is, most people just don’t like to do it. If you “hate” exercise, here are three ways to stay motivated and stick to your plan: 1. Work out…
Read MorePost Workout Shake
Today I’ve got a post-workout shake mistake, my total body workout, and a quote on responsibility that I hope will motivate and inspire you to get back on track. More about that post workout drink mishap in Craig’s kitchen in just a sec, but first, here’s something I posted on my Facebook page today: “You…
Read MoreTurbulence Training Success Stories of the Month
Wow, amazing and powerful stories this month! Each of our winners has been awarded a 1-Year Platinum TT Membership for sharing their body transformation fat loss success story achieved with Turbulence Training. *************************************************** “I am a 38-year-old woman, 5’9” tall, my current weight is 145 lbs, and my goal weight is 138 lbs. I have…
Read MoreVegetarian Grocery List
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (and again and again)… “You can NOT out-train a bad diet.” So I’m going to give you even more nutrition – and vegetarian diet nutrition – info in these 7-day fat loss guides to help you lose belly fat fast. Of course, I’ll never stop giving…
Read More5 Best Bodyweight Chest Exercises
Well, what do you think? Have I left out your favorite exercise from my video, “the 5 best bodyweight chest exercises”? Let me know below! Have a great workout, Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS PS – Don’t miss more bodyweight exercise workouts here.
Read MoreJuly Diet Reconstruction
Alright, so my strep throat is gone. Hurray! What a difference a day makes. So now I’m back on track…with a new diet for this month and a new workout program. I’m sticking with the vegan diet, but switching it up a bit. Last month I ate a lot of grains…you might even call them…
Read MoreIt’s Over!
Well, June’s over, so the Diet Reconstruction is done! Or is it? I’m having a lot of fun with this vegan diet and learning new foods and trying out different meals, so I’m going to keep it going. I’m going to knock out the meat and dairy for another month…then I have a new secret…
Read More3 Rules for Burning Fat Over 40
One of the side effects of aging is that you lose the ability to burn fat at the drop of a hat. So if you’re over 40 and want to lose belly fat, here’s what you have to do: Rule #1: Eat a low-calorie diet, focusing on whole, natural foods. Everyone needs to be eating…
Read MoreWeight Loss Motivation Secrets
There are plenty of reasons to fall off track with your fat loss program, however it’s essential that you stay motivated, because my experience shows top results for men and women have been 33-34 pounds of fat loss in just 12 weeks. Others have gone on to lose 100 pounds in 10 months (like Juan!).…
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