Wow, as I sit down to write my six-week TT essay, I am having a hard time believing it's been 6 weeks already. I think that says a lot about the program that Craig has created. Unlike any workout program I've done in the past, I've looked forward to my workouts and time really has flown by.
I came to TT being no stranger to working out. Weight control was easier when I was a few years younger (isn't that true for everyone?) because I was naturally more active. I used to ride multiple horses every day, but that fell by the wayside as I went to college and then got a full time job working an hour away from home. Over the course of 5 years, I gained 35-40 pounds and lost all my energy.
I was struggling with depression and lacking the drive to even get out of bed and face the day because I knew I would feel sluggish and worn down, no matter how much sleep I had gotten. I felt like such a hypocrite, being in the medical profession and telling people that it's important to eat right and be active every day when I couldn't even motivate myself to do it.
What do healthcare workers do after telling a patient that? We eat fried food from the hospital cafeteria or we stop at a fast food burger joint on the way back from an EMS run, and justify it by saying "oh, I'm too busy taking care of others to really take care of me".
Sure, I went to the gym 3 times a week and worked out when I wasn't out of commission with an overuse injury (and I have suffered many of these as a result of traditional high rep exercises and long boring cardio!). I finally decided that it wasn't acceptable for me to not practice what I preach, so I set off looking for a better way to live and I found TT.
I can't say enough about Craig Ballantyne's wonderful system and his dedication to his customers. He helped me greatly when I first started the program by picking a suitable workout for me and working around my previous injuries from a horseback riding accident and my overuse injuries from my well meaning but definitely wasted time at the gym.
Those who know me on the forums know that I keep a very hectic schedule, and working as a Paramedic I often have trouble getting my planned meals while I'm working the job, and I'm here to say that no matter what your schedule is like, TT can work for you! I'm living proof that despite a long commute, difficult hours and an odd schedule, following TT and a reasonable diet (like The Diet Solution Program by Isabel De Los Rios) 90 percent of the time will yield amazing results.
Sure, I was a skeptic when I first found the program, thinking it may be an internet scam, wondering what made it different from what I'd already tried and wondering if it would work for ME and my unique needs; after only 8 weeks total of TT and 6 weeks in the contest, I can tell you that the 40 USD I spent on the Turbulence Training package was by far the best investment in my health and fitness I have ever made.
The support from Craig and the forums is amazing, and I know without everyone on the forums I wouldn't have been nearly as successful as I was.
I'm looking forward to the next 6 weeks for the conclusion of the 12 week contest, but more importantly, I'm looking forward to the rest of my life with all my new-found energy and improved fitness. Here's to practicing what we preach!
Programs used:
TT for Beginners
TT Intermediate
optional Abs 1000 Challenge
Diet Followed:
The Diet Solution Program by Isabel De Los Rios
Stats:
Height: 5'4
Age: 21
Measurement area: Start/End/Change
Weight: 149.7/132/ -17.7 lbs
Bust: 40 /35 / -5
Ribcage: 33 /28 /-5 (wow! This one is crazy impressive to me!! My bras
don't have a roll anymore!)
Waist (navel): 34 /28 /-6
Waist (widest): 36 /31 /-5
Hips: 41 /38.5 /-2.5
Right Thigh: 26 /24 /-2
Left Thigh: 25.5 /24 /-1.5
Right Arm: 12 /11.5 /-0.5
Left Arm: 12 /11.5 /-0.5
I feel like my math must be off, because I'm in disbelief... I lost 28 inches and 17.7 pounds in 6 weeks. I measured myself 4 times today to make sure I wasn't crazy! I'm telling you, TT WORKS- Thank you Craig!
