Posts by Craig Ballantyne
3 Big Life Lessons from a Dog
Bally the dog has taught me some of the biggest lessons of my life, and reminded me that our lives are passing even faster than we think.
Read MoreCut This Breakfast Food To Double Weight Loss
Over the last 19 years hundreds of people have used my Simple Food Swap System to beat cravings, avoid diet mistakes, and lose weight. For example, my best friend, Jeremy, went from 210 pounds down to a lean 175 pounds after I showed him how to give up soda. TT Trainers, Maureen, Shawn, and Jeremy…
Read More3 Amazing Protein Shake Recipes
What a week. I’m not usually the kind of person to say “TGIF,” but today, I’m yelling “TGIF!!!” Since it’s Friday, let’s have some fun – and give you some delicious recipes to help you stay on track with your nutrition plan. You’re going to love these protein shake recipes, especially the “PB&J Milkshake” below.…
Read MoreCrazy Workout Inside
Ok, if you weren’t mad at me yesterday, you’re definitely going to be mad at me today. You might even be cursing my name… but in a good way. You see, you’re getting 3 versions of an AMAZING workout today. I did the original version last Saturday morning in my garage gym on the farm.…
Read MoreQuick Calorie Burning Workout Tips
Hey, if you messed up on your diet, I have important advice for you below… But first, you’re getting a quick workout tip… New research shows that “wearable gadgets” like the Fitbit are highly inaccurate, so you can’t trust them. The same goes for cardio machines… one study found that the elliptical machine OVER-estimates your…
Read MoreWhy You Need These 3 Rules in Your Life
It was another sunny day in Denver. The Mile High City receives over 300 days of sunshine each year (more than San Diego or Miami), so I was armed with sunglasses, lip balm, and sunscreen as my business partner, Matt Smith, and I walked around picturesque Washington Park. Matt and I were so deeply engaged in…
Read MoreHow to Avoid The Weekend Diet Trap
Let’s talk about an embarrassing mistake we all make. This happened to me once a few years back, and because of that fateful day, I made a vow to never, ever let it happen again, and today I’ll show you how to avoid it. Picture yourself on a dreary winter weekend afternoon. You’ve had your…
Read MoreThe Man Who Gave Me the Shortcut to Success
Ten years ago my life changed for the better. I was a young personal trainer working nearly twelve hours a day while also trying to build an online business. Back then I could sense there was something bigger and better waiting for me, something more than just handing towels and dumbbells to wealthy men and women…
Read More4-Minute Workout NINE Times Better than Cardio
Before he discovered my 10-3-2-1-0 Formula, my friend Bedros Keuilian was just another busy parent that struggled to control his mornings. He always felt rushed and fell behind schedule… which in turn caused him anxiety all day long. But when he put my Perfect Day Formula into place, his problems were solved. “Craig, you gave…
Read More7-Minute “Morning After” Fat Burning Workout
No matter what happened on the weekend – with your diet or the Superbowl outcome – it’s OK. It’s minor damage that can be dealt with. If the scale shows you gained weight over the weekend, don’t worry, because it’s NOT really fat. It’s mostly salt and fluid retention from your cheat meals. Get back…
Read MoreThe Power of Doing This Daily
Full of amazing stories, out-of-this-world characters, and vivid details, you might mistake this book for the latest Stephen King novel. But it’s not about haunted houses or demon-possessed cars. Instead, this book opened a window into the history of the world’s greatest creators. Daily Rituals, written by a young man named Mason Currey, chronicles the everyday routines of legendary literary…
Read MoreYour Superbowl Diet Plan (and score revealed!)
Today is a day of fear and excitement. You’re excited because, like 100 million other people around the world, you’re going to hang out with friends and family… and you might even watch the Super Bowl. Or you might just be there to chat and eat. But you’re also fearful… fearful that all of your…
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