Posts by Craig Ballantyne
3 Superfood Swaps
Kale is terrible. What? It is. You know it, I know it, we all know it. And yet some of us still eat it. Why? Because we’ve been brainwashed that kale is some all-magical superfood. (Yes, even I get caught up in the nutrition hype from time to time.) Bally says no to kale, and…
Read MoreOvercome Obstacles to Weight Loss
Here’s today’s harsh truth. Losing fat is a game between you and the outside world. Everyone in the world is scheming against you. This includes your family, your friends, your co-workers, restaurant owners, food companies, the government, and TV advertisers. They all want you to eat more and exercise less. They don’t want you to…
Read MoreBusiness Advice from Dublin, Ireland
I’ve done a lot of stupid things in my life. But climbing into the backseat of a car with Bedros Keuilian driving on the wrong side of the road — in Scotland — ranks near the top. (Just kidding, B!) It was all part of my annual European adventure, and this one was the best one ever,…
Read MoreDaily Habits to Lose Fat
Here’s the good news… for boring people like me! Research shows that there are 3 things you can do each day to lose fat. Go to bed at the same time each day. Get up at the same time each day. Eat your meals at the same time each day. It’s not fancy. It might…
Read MoreFree Workout (Important)
Today is an important day. Any time the 1st of the month falls on Monday, it’s like New Year’s Day again. And we can just as easily change our lives today as we could on New Year’s Day. Change is a matter of choice – not time of year. Will you join me? Will you…
Read MoreSTOP Doing it All: Identify What Really Matters
The quest to identify what really matters in your life doesn’t have to be difficult. Earlier this year in Lithuania, at the BlackSmith Liberty and Entrepreneurship Camp, I gave a speech about the importance of creating a vision for your life. “With a clear and concise vision,” I said, “You can achieve exactly what you…
Read More5 American Foods to Avoid
According to the US government, breads, sugary drinks, pizza, pasta dishes and “dairy desserts” like ice cream are among Americans’ top 10 sources of calories. What do these foods have in common? They are largely the products of five bad foods — corn, soybeans, wheat, rice, sorghum — that are funded by the federal government.…
Read MoreQuick Workout Won’t Disappoint
Alright, are you ready for round #2 of the AWESOME bodyweight bootcamp workouts I was teaching in Europe last week? I hope so… because this one was interesting. As I was going through the workout with the students, I thought: WHAT WAS I THINKING? LOL. Because the final “Ladder” superset seemed like a good idea…
Read MoreThe Proper Pushup
Ugh, one of my biggest pet peeves at the gym is watching people do pushups with poor form. That’s why I was so thrilled to see Missi Holt, Certified TT Trainer, put together this incredible infographic of the perfect pushup. Click here for perfect pushup exercise form While Missi was sharing that with the world,…
Read More5 Actionable Anti-Aging Tips
Are you ready for some of Hollywood’s BEST anti-aging tips? These are from world-renowned anti-aging expert, therapist, trainer, and mother, Erin Neilsen. You should print this out and post it where you’ll see it daily. That’s one secret to looking years younger in just weeks. Actionable Anti-Aging Tips from Erin Nielsen, PT, PBC As a…
Read MoreVideo Podcast: Seriously Important
75! That’s how many podcast interviews I’ve now done this year. Some of them have been lame, most have been ‘good enough’, and then some of them have been awesome, like this one. The young man who interviewed me is determined to make millions with his podcast, and he put an extraordinary amount of work…
Read MorePowerful Pilates: NEW Research Study
Quick note today…because I’m traveling again (back to America!). So you’re getting a fast fat-burner workout. It’s takes just 4-minutes and it kick-starts your body’s fat burning for the day. There’s even a video demonstration (below). BUT… If this workout is too hard, here’s some good news. A brand NEW study found that Pilates decreases…
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