Official Turbulence Training Contest Pics and Statistics

Here are my official contest pics and statistics, as promised...

Start: May 5th, 2008

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 158 lbs

Bodyfat: 20.8% (using 7 pt skinfold test)

Chest: 38 7/8"

Upper Arm: 12 3/16"

Waist (smallest part): 29 1/4"

Belly Button: 30 11/16"

Hips: 40 1/2"

Thigh: 23 9/16"

End: July 27th, 2008

Weight: 142.8 lbs

Bodyfat: 14.15% (using 7 pt skinfold test)

Chest: 35 3/4"

Upper Arm: 11"

Waist (smallest part): 26 3/4"

Belly Button: 27 6/16"

Hips: 37 1/2"

Thigh: 21 14/16"

Change:

Weight: -15.2 lbs

Bodyfat: -6.65%

Chest: -3 1/8"

Upper Arm: -1 3/16"

Waist (smallest part): -2 1/2"

Belly Button: -3 5/16"

Hips: -3"

Thigh: -1 11/16"

Overall, I am SO completely happy with the results of this challenge! I want to say I gave it my all, but I know there were times I could have given more, despite the fact that I probably sacrificed and worked harder than probably 99.5% of what a "reasonable human being" would have done! There will ALWAYS be more that you can physically do, whether it is skipping a bite of this or that, or completing a full 60 minutes of cardio instead of 55 - the challenge is to push yourself to your utmost limit, whatever that is, when anything but success is not an option.

Scroll down to see the previous post if you have not seen my after pic from a photo taken by a friend! I like it much better than the official after pics, but it's hard to look great against a flat wall in a yellow room!

Again, I am not super human, and I would say "results not typical", but if I can do it, I really believe that anyone can do this! If you have 50 lbs to lose, or want to burn down to a super low body fat, I would recommend giving Turbulence Training a try - especially when combined with a clean diet. You can't out train a bad diet!! Whether you use Precision Nutrition or another clean eating program, that is a key element to success in transformation.

Ack - maintenance time! I am planning right now to start my next TT program tomorrow - am thinking of using Craig's new August posted workout - Hot Zone Fat Loss. Have heard good reviews on it, and I really just want to get back into a program that is going to keep me moving forward and regimented. For eating I am going to go back to where I started my transformation at - a base clean diet with oats, eggs/egg whites, ground turkey, chicken, cottage cheese, Fiber One, a few fruits...All the good stuff I came to love during this challenge! I may get back to cycling carbs if I can't maintain on that plan, but we'll see...It's a journey, not a destination!

Thanks for following along on my journey! I'll be posting more about the eating program I followed, the supps I added, and in general what helped me to lose 15 lbs of fat in 12 weeks (while putting on lean muscle at the same time!). Please feel free to ask questions!!

TT Challenge Update - 14% Body Fat and 15 lbs Lost~!

So, my 12 week Turbulence Training Challenge is over! Finished yesterday, with results of 15.2 lbs lost and 6%+ of bodyfat lost to get to 14.15% BF! I am thrilled with my results, and that I was able to hit and exceed my goals of 15 lbs and 15% bodyfat.

I'll be honest - this was NOT a piece of cake! I worked hard, the entire 12 weeks. I ate clean - no cheat meals, no alcohol, and ALOT of ground turkey, chicken breast, and eggs and egg whites! And ALOT of veggies! I did Turbulence Training programs, including executing ONE Turbulence Training workout a week with my trainer, and high intensity interval training 3X per week - along with additional steady state cardio to boost weight loss as we saw such slow progress from the beginning! But, the progress I saw week by week motivated me to keep going and keep working hard!

The fact that I was able to do 3 separate 4-week workout regimens during that time made it diverse and interesting, and I was always challenged by something new! I love the Turbulence Training concepts and workouts - I could be in and out of a HARD weight-lifting workout in under 40 minutes, most days. And the HIIT really helped burn the fat and change the shape of my body, as did the myriad of one-legged exercises built in to Turbulence Training. The crazy thing was that in the challenge, there are 20 year olds and 60 year old executing the same workouts - these are not for JUST elite athletes or experienced weight lifters! I've gotten two of my close friends into Turbulence Training during this time, and both LOVE it and have seen real gains in a short period of time...It is so rewarding for me to see people I care about find the program that works for them that they enjoy!!

I did a quick photo shoot in my backyard to try to capture better pictures of where I got to in this challenge, and although I am still awaiting my official "after" pics (due to email rejection issues between my trainer and I!), I can share this non-official "after" pic to show you what is possible and what 14% BF looks like on me! I feel great and am really on a high from achieving the goals I set out to achieve - I hope if you are reading this you know that I am not heroic, and I am someone who has struggled my whole life with weight, and have just finally found the diet and exercise combo that worked for me! I hope you'll take a look at Turbulence Training, if you are interested in transforming as well!

Before and after pics to come soon!!

What is "Turbulence Training"?

Now that my hard work is starting to pay off in terms of inches and loose clothes, I am starting to get alot of questions about what I am doing to get in shape and lose weight! I have struggled to explain Turbulence Training in an "elevator speech" to this point - but I wanted to do a better job of explaining it for those who are interested.

Turbulence Training promises fast fat loss results for men and women who don't have a lot of time for exercise. I think I qualify! I read this as a bold promise, especially given the claim of great results in only three workouts per week. Having done 5-6 days a week as long as I can remember, I was interested.

The program was created by Craig Ballantyne. Of course there are alot of "fitness guru's" out there, but I'd come across Craig's name before in my husband's Men's Health magazine, and also in Oxygen and Shape magazines (I have gotten 10+ magazines per month forever to keep me amused during marathon cardio sessions!). So I considered him quite qualified as a fitness expert.

I did some reading on Craig, and learned his experience goes back to the mid-nineties, in both the gym and in the research lab. He's actually led research trials on sport supplements, strength training, and cardiovascular training. Plus, Craig has been a strength coach and has worked with hundreds of clients in thousands of training sessions.

Craig's articles are pretty hard on traditional aerobic cardio workouts. So if you're looking for new ways to spend 30 or 60-minutes doing cardio (and catch up on your magazines!), then this program is not for you. But if you only have 45 minutes to workout, a couple of times per week, and you have access to only a bench, dumbells, and an exercise ball, then you'll like what Craig has for you here.

So, what is Turbulence Training? Well according to Craig, its the combination of resistance training and interval training used to boost your metabolism so that your body burns calories and fat between workouts (uh huh, while you AREN'T even sweating!). He says, "Cardio doesn't boost your metabolism after exercise. Only strength training and interval training do that - while you work, sleep, and eat - your body will be shedding fat."

Craig's unique system of bodyweight exercises, dumbell exercises, and interval training can all be done at home, with minimal equipment. So again, if you are one of those people who loves machines, or cardio equipment, or marathon workouts, then this program is not for you.

I've been using the program for about 6 weeks now - starting just prior to the start of the Turbulence Training Challenge. I really love it! Why? Because I no longer choose to allocate my precious time to hours in the gym each week! After we got our puppy, Maximus, last year, suddenly I wasn't free to get home from work at 7pm, or head off to the gym every morning at 5:30am. My little guy needed exercise and TIME from me! My workouts and body went downhill fast - I put on 10 lbs and nothing fit. Buying new clothes even though you have a closet of GREAT clothes that are just too small is NOT fun.

Turbulence Training system is known for burning fat without sacrificing muscle - so you end up lean, defined, chiseled and toned. 4 weeks into the Turbulence Training Challenge #2, and I have lost 5 lbs and 1.5% BF. I know these results will continue.

The best part about it (okay, second best to losing WEIGHT!) is that the workouts are FUN and VARIED! So many workouts are boring (i.e. long cardio) or repetitive (i.e. doing the same bodybuilding workout over and over again). But Turbulence Training uses a lot of unique (but not fluffy) exercises, including some cool, killer bodyweight moves that will make you more athletic and increase your functional and core strength - again, all with minimal equipment needs. I do workout in a gym for my sessions, but on vacation this summer I plan to switch to a body weight TT workout series, so I can maintain even without a gym or weights or equipment.

I am even recommending this program to friends who are just starting out, because Craig has put together a 6-week introductory program, and a 4-week intermediate program in addition to the 16-week advanced training phase (PLUS, the Turbulence Training program comes with a massive amount of bonus workouts for muscle building, bodyweight only, advanced fat loss, and even a female specific bonus). So, there is a program for you no matter what your experience level is, and Craig is constantly delivering NEW workouts for members, so you'll never be bored! Oh yeah, and every workout contains pictures of every exercise - so even if you've never done ANY of the exercises, you can pick it up with no problem. This comes in handy when you're asked to do "Decline Spiderman Pushups" for the first time...(??!!)

Okay, so bottom line. Turbulence Training is NOT....
Long, slow cardio workouts
A machine-based exercise circuit
A bodybuilding program to gain bulk
A workout with lots of time-wasting isolation exercises
A restrictive eating plan
Turbulence Training provides NONE of the above. Turbulence Training DOES provide the perfect workout for busy men and women who want to burn fat in the comfort of their own homes without spending a lot of money on equipment or space on exercise machines. Oh, and you'll actually have fun and you won't "dread" these workouts - heck, they are over before you know it!

If you're in the slightest bit curious, I recommend you look closely at Craig's program. I was very impressed with all of the Turbulence Training workouts, the bonuses, the guarantee, and Craig's expertise. For the money, it's the best deal in the fitness and fat loss industry - so much better than diet pills! And remember...

Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training is backed by a 8-week money back guarantee. And this is a real guarantee... if you are not completely satisfied, you will receive your money back, no "ifs," "ands," or "buts." I definitely was a skeptic, and was ready to use the guarantee if needed, but I will not be needing that at this time given the results I am seeing!

If you are serious about losing fat and inches with a plan that will fit into a busy lifestyle AND that you can maintain over the long haul, you really have nothing to lose.

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Karla