Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Kettlebells, Chin-ups, & Fat Loss
I was in California this weekend…Cali always makes me think of great nutrition, and awesome foods like avocado, dates, spinach, asparagus, red onions, spinach salads with strawberries and walnuts, and even Portobella mushroom burgers. Last summer I visited Kardena Pauza down here in Orange County, and she made me some amazing blender drinks and fed…
Read More11 Motivation Tips for Fat Loss
Here are my top 11 inspirational tips to help motivate you to stick to your fat loss plan and transform your body & life forever. 11. Never Give Up If you fall off the wagon, cut your losses. Don’t let it weigh on your mind and hold you back because it’s only minor damage that…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Whole Wheat
While a vegetarian lifestyle can be a very healthy way of eating, last day Isabel warned us of the one common food mistake she sees many vegetarians make. So, head back and discover the perfect recipe for vegetarian fat loss. Today, we’re hitting the finish line of my expert interview series with Isabel De Los…
Read MoreVegetarian Eating for Fat Loss
Nowadays, allergies or sensitivities to foods such as dairy and grains are forcing many people to give them up for good. But, many people don’t realize is that by removing these two foods from your diet is also a way in which you can drastically improve your fat loss results. Find out why in Isabel…
Read MoreThe Lowdown on Controversial Foods
We’re back again with another excerpt from the interview I conducted with fat loss expert Isabel Del Los Rios. Last day, Isabel mentioned the number 21 and how it possesses these magical habit-forming properties. Link back to find out more and also learn what type of post-nutrition foods you should be eating to reach your…
Read MorePost-Workout Nutrition Tips
Last day, Isabel De Los Rios shared some of her personal nutrition habits that helped transform her body and keep it looking lean and sexy, even after having kids! As we continue with the expert interview, today Isabel solves the mystery behind complex carbs – specifically when and how much you should eat them, depending…
Read MoreHow Isabel De Los Rios Transformed Her Body
Let’s be honest – when aren’t mom’s busy? In part one of my interview with fitness and nutrition expert, Isabel De Los Rios, the proud new mama shared some of her personal nutrition habits that she’s incorporated into her busy lifestyle to maintain her lean and sexy physique. As we continue into part 2, Isabel…
Read MoreDiet Solution Nutrition Tips For Busy People
Achieving a lean mid-section can be a drawn-out process….if you don’t know what you’re doing. This is why I am very excited to share with you some really cool nutrition stuff from my interview with Isabel De Los Rios. Isabel is one of the leaders in the industry, and she is just really, really cool.…
Read MoreCaffeine & Strength Training
Happy Canada Day and Independence Day to everyone! Click here to listen to the call… Now let’s get into the TT Workout and tips… Monday – July 5th Transformation Tip of the Week: Harness the power of “compound learning”. The more you learn and apply now, the easier it will be to maintain your weight…
Read More10 Tips to Survive the Weekend
OK, big weekend coming up here in North America. You have Canada Day on July 1st and then Independence Day on July 4th. There are going to be big parties everywhere. Now even if you don’t live in North America, feedback from TT readers all over the world show that one of the biggest problems…
Read MoreShould You Train When Sore?
Recently, Men’s Health magazine asked me, “Should guys train if they have sore muscles?” Here are my thoughts… 1) It really depends on… – why are you sore from yesteday’s workout – what type of workout are you doing today – what is your training goal 2) If someone’s goal is simply fat loss, they…
Read MoreNifty Muscle Building Exercises for Your Arms
If you missed fitness expert, Nick Nilsson’s glute-firing exercise from the last interview excerpt, I highly recommend you head back to check it out. With just a few little tweaks, the Mad Scientist once again, easily creates a powerful exercise to shape your butt. Today, however, we are going to round out the unique muscle-sculpting…
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