May 31 is Fast Approaching

And that means the last day to enter the Turbulence Training Transformation Contest! If you have been thinking about getting into shape, this is your chance. And remember, you can sign up now for only $4.95. (CLICK HERE for that offer) You have 21 days to see if you like it. If you don't, just let the folks at TT know, and they will refund your $4.95.

If you would like to do a little reading first, CLICK HERE to get your free copy of Craig Ballantyne's The Dark Side of Cardio and a free copy of a sample Turbulence Training workout.

Or, if you are ready to jump in feet first and get into great shape before the end of summer, CLICK HERE! Come and join me in the Transformation Contest! You have until May 31 at Midnight to take your before photos (be sure to have a newspaper from that day in your photo!) Then come to the forums and say "Hello!" See you there!

I Almost Smelled My Shampoo

After I got my perm over a week ago, I bought a new perm-friendly shampoo. I still don't know what it smells like. I haven't been able to smell or taste anything for over a week. I went to the doctor to confirm I had a sinus infection and got some antibiotics so I am hoping to clear up soon. I thought I caught a whiff of my shampoo the other night, but not enough to discern the scent. Not being able to smell came in handy on Saturday when I painted the entire kitchen and never once smelled paint. I was over half done before I noticed that I seemed to have bought unscented paint. :)

3 Best Exercises You Can Do at Home

For all of you who have asked me about doing Turbulence Training at home, here's a quick video from Craig Ballantyne showing the 3 best exercises you can do at home with dumbbells and bodyweight to burn fat and sculpt your body.

Join the Contest by May 31!

Just a reminder - May 31 is the last day to enter the TT Transformation Contest! If you use the "try me" Turbulence Training for less than $5, you are eligible to enter the contest! The $4.95 gets you all the same bonuses that the full $39.95 does (including access to the forums). You just get to test drive it for 21 days to decide if it's right for you. If it is, then you pay the remaining $35.00. Knowing what I do now, and based on the results I am achieving, $39.95 is a steal for the program. Getting to try it for $4.95 is pretty cool because I know I was skeptical when I first saw TT online. The key for me has been the online support. Checking into the forums and seeing everyone's struggles and progress is so motivating. And even though we are all competing against each other in the contest, there is a sort of "team spirit". Everyone is quick to offer advice or a "well done". If you are on the cusp of beginning a new exercise program, first, I highly recommend Turbulence Training, and second, I highly recommend you join the contest!

Breakthrough Challengers 21-Day Get it Together Challenge!

The Breakthrough Challengers are kicking it into high gear and have come up with a new challenge-within-the-challenge to get on track. Starting May 26, I will be held accountable for the following Daily Goals:

- Take the stairs exclusively on my rest/recovery days
- Drink at least 85 fl oz of water each day (about 2.5L)
- No peanut M&Ms!!!
- 2 servings of vegetables per day (this is a challenge for me)

Not completing all these goals will result in points lost and the possibility of having to wear a dunce cap for a week. Since I don't want that, I'm going to have to work extra hard to make sure I achieve all my goals every day! Wish me luck!

Try Turbulence Training for $5!

Now you can try Turbulence Training for only $4.95! It usually costs $39.95, but you can start a 21-day trial for only $4.95. And you get all the usual bonuses (and a limited time offer of 6 months free to the forums)! If you like it, you'll be billed the rest of the $39.95 at the end of your 21-day trial period.

Click here for this offer!

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That's how many cars were on the train that we had to wait for this morning on the way to work. Set the bus back about 5 minutes. But I love trains. I felt like Selphie in FF8, singing "train, train...taking me away", or something like that! It got me thinking about other things I like; things I describe as poetry in motion. For example, when you are driving along and a fire truck/ambulance/police car comes up behind you with the lights and siren blaring and everyone pulls over to the right so they can get by. For me, that's like ballet. Everyone pulls over, the emergency vehicle goes by, and everyone gets back on the road. When it's well orchestrated, I get a little misty-eyed. It's like everyone just got out of the way so those people could go and save someone's life! I know, I'm a little dramatic. I also like watching construction sites, traffic lights with well-orchestrated 4-way turn lanes, roundabouts, and garbage trucks. Yes, garbage trucks. We just got new ones here where the driver doesn't even have to get out of the truck. There's an automated arm that comes off the truck, picks up the garbage can, lifts it up and empties it into the truck and then deposits the garbage truck back on the curb. I probably should have gone into engineering, or maybe city planning! LOL

I Think I Am, I Think I Am...

going...to...get...a...perm. {bites knuckles} I'm not sure. I have an appointment for tomorrow morning but there is still time to chicken out. Are perms even in? I haven't a clue!

My Public Service Announcement

As I rode the bus to work this morning, I was looking out the window and I saw a woman light up a cigarette, take a long drag, and exhale. And I exhaled right with her. I could almost feel the smoke stinging my lungs and the back of my throat. I really wanted a drag right then, but just as quickly, the craving passed. They say cravings can take over 18 years to go away. I quit smoking on May 5, 2001. Cold Turkey. One of the best things I ever did. If you smoke, you should quit. So now, without further ado, here is my Public Service Announcement. (This is for you Mom and Dad!)

If you quit smoking, you will...

...reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke, and will reduce your chances of getting lung cancer, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

...have better smelling clothes, hair, breath, home, and car and you will have fewer wrinkles.

...be able to climb stairs, walk without getting out of breath and be free of that morning cough.

...save tons of money! You can treat yourself to new books or music with the money you save from not buying cigarettes.

...add years to your life. Based on data collected in the late 1990s, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that adult male smokers lost an average of 13.2 years of life and female smokers lost 14.5 years of life because of smoking.

If you quit right now...

Within the first 24 hours of quitting, blood pressure and heart rate return to normal, carbon monoxide in the blood is eliminated, and the lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.

And check out these 10 overlooked reasons to quit smoking.

Thanks for not smoking!

So What Exactly IS Turbulence Training?

I've been asked this question and others many times in the past few weeks and so I thought I would try to answer all of them here:

1. Turbulence Training is a program of a specific series of strength training exercises and high intensity interval training. Each TT program is 4 weeks long and then you change to a different TT program. This keeps you from plateau-ing.

2. Yes, it really takes only about 45 minutes, 3 times a week. Sometimes it takes me a little closer to an hour.

3. Yes, you will sweat.

4. Yes, you will be sore.

5. No, there is no special "diet" associated with TT, but there are places to discuss nutrition on the TT forums. And you get "Turbulence Training Fat Loss Nutrition Guidelines," by Dr. Chris Mohr, Ph.D., as a bonus when you order.

6. No, it's not a video. It's an E-Book that you download immediately after purchase. I like to print mine and keep them in a 3-ring binder for easy access. There are many TT programs available to download from the TT Members Website.

7. Yes, you can do this program from home. You will needs dumbbells, a stability ball, a step and maybe a place to hang from/do pull ups. I go the gym because I outgrew my weights.

8. Yes, there are pictures and instuctions for all the exercises in the manual. And if you have any questions, just post them on the forum. There are no stupid questions!

Don't forget you get 3 months free to the forums when you order. CLICK HERE if you are interested! Also don't forget you have until May 31 to enter the Transformation Contest. I highly recommend it as it is very motivational to have a deadline. Plus the extra support in the Transformation Contest Forum is priceless. Come join me in the Breakthrough Challengers!