Kettlebell Fat Loss Workouts

TT Creator Craig Ballantyne

Would you like to lose fat faster than ever before without going to a stinky, dirty, over-priced mega-gym and without being forced to spend hundreds of dollars on workout equipment that just turns your house into a cluttered mess of exercise machines, dumbbells, benches and balls?

Or if you’re sick and tired of driving to and from the gym everyday, wasting time competing for dumbbells and bench space or putting your name on a waiting list for cardio equipment, then get ready for the solution to your workout and fat loss problems.

You’re about to discover a proven workout system that will sculpt your body, burn belly fat, rapidly increase your strength and fitness, and dramatically boost your self-confidence – ALL IN LESS THAN 2hrs PER WEEK while using only a small piece of exercise equipment that can be stored under your bed, in your closet, the trunk of your car, or even behind a houseplant in the corner of your living room – and there’s no assembly required.

With your TT Kettlebell Revolution Fat Loss System Package, you’ll get…

• The Turbulence Training Kettlebell Revolution Fat Loss Workouts - A full 28-week program complete with challenging Kettlebell Exercises & bodyweight drills designed to help you incinerate body fat and build muscle in less time than ever!  These workouts combine tried and true TT Supersets with the most cutting edge fat burning kettlebell drills and circuits known to man.  You will get lean and toned and get 6-Pack-Abs on this program. (Retail Value = $97)

• The Turbulence Training Kettlebell Revolution QUICKSTART Coaching Guide - This audio program shows you exactly where to start with your TT KB Revolution Package.  Topics covered include: How to choose your Kettlebell; What Level You Should Start At and How to progress to the next level AND the answers to many more questions that you may have (Retail Value = $37)

• The Kettlebell Workouts For Women Program - This program was designed specifically to target those trouble areas that leave you frustrated and looking for a better answer.  The TTKB For Women Program contains exercises and workouts that will get you a long, lean, feminine physique using just a Kettlebell and various bodyweight movemnts.  This program is a circuit style workout that will give you a flat tummy, toned legs and the sexy, sculpted arms of a dancer.  (Retail Value = $77)

The TOTAL VALUE of this program is over $200!

Let me welcome you to The TT Kettlebell Revolution!

>>>>Let the Revolution begin!<<<<

Attention aspiring raw foodists

Finally! How to implement a quick, easy and affordable raw food diet in just 23 days without cravings, becoming deficient or slaving away in the kitchen for hours each day.

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Why eating raw food long term isn't as easy
as most raw food coaches, teachers
and gurus make it out to be

Who am I and
why should you listen to me?

From the breakfast bar of Shazzie, the world's first raw food TV Presenter

If you’ve considered “going raw” or want to know a little bit more about how a raw diet could positively change your life then can I suggest you read every word of this letter?

Since then I've been featured in the media hundreds of times:

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During my many years of being raw, my mental and physical health has been excellent. In that whole time, I’ve never once gone to the doctor with an “illness”, though I've learned some pretty neat self-medicating tricks that I'd love to share with you!

I have spent years with my head in science and nutrition papers and books, finally piecing together what I believe is the most successful raw food diet style available today. No stranger to controversy within our raw food culture, I have raised and resolved many issues that were previously ignored by all the best-known raw food educators. I certainly don't want to be the most popular educator, or to achieve guru status. I just want to bring you the "raw truth" about health and wellbeing, so you can experience your very own vibrant and ecstatic transformation too.

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• 71 pages of tips and ideas to clean, repair and rejuvenate your body during the transition to raw food.
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• 21 of your biggest raw food questions, answered in 74 pages of massive detail.
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• Listen to my specific words in this 15 minute audio file first thing in the morning. It will give you the perfect “raw foodist’s” mindset for the rest of the day.
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Do These Gremlins Sabotage Your Happiness and Success?

The independent documentary "The Tapping Solution" (formerly known as "Try It On Everything") produced by Nick Ortner, and its companion book "Discover The Power Of Meridian Tapping" written by Dr. Patricia Carrington, show you how you can powerfully and permanently chase away anxiety, insecurity, sorrow and even physical pain in just seven easy steps…and lead a fruitful and successful life!

Among others, "The Tapping Solution" tells the powerful story of Rene: "Oh, My God!!!" he screamed as he recalled the moment that changed his life forever.

The "movie" of that horrific event played over and over in his mind, thousands of times a day. Total paralysis gripped his life.

No one could blame him for the intensity of his emotions: less than a year ago his life was shattered when his car was hit by a truck merging onto the highway, and his beloved wife and soul mate Raquel was killed instantly.

She had just announced that they were expecting their first child together…

Her two children from a previous marriage, who had been living with them, were sent back to their biological father in Puerto Rico. His lively home was suddenly empty and silent – except for those screaming voices inside Rene's head. His remorse at not having been able to avoid the accident was unbearable…

How could he ever go on again? Was he even willing to try?

As told in "The Tapping Solution", just ten weeks after the accident Rene saw a sign announcing a workshop designed to help resolve precisely this kind of emotional issues. He applied, and was immediately accepted.

The film further documents how he was able to regain his ability to sleep, reduce the intensity and intrusiveness of the crash memories, and even begin to plan his life – including starting a new business venture and buying a house in Puerto Rico. He reports that he's now working out again and has lost 15 lbs!

And what did he discover at the workshop that helped him so much?

MERIDIAN TAPPING, which is described as a remarkable yet incredibly simple energy psychology technique that has already helped millions of people all around the world.

You, too, can discover this fascinating method, as well as more details about Rene's transformation, in the documentary "The Tapping Solution" and its accompanying book "Discover The Power Of Meridian Tapping."

"The Tapping Solution should be in every home. If you find acupuncture, chiropractic and alternative healing methods to be a part of your life, then you MUST watch this film and learn this simple and effective healing technique."

– ARIELLE FORD, author, "The Soulmate Secret"

Overcoming Vexing Issues

"I have been using MTT for years and have found it a pivotal tool in creating the life of my dreams. Finally a film that captures this technique in a heartfelt, down to earth and passionate way. This information is essential if you want to live your best life!"
-Jack Canfield, Co-Creator of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" Best-selling Series- Featured in "The Secret"

However, Rene is not the only beneficiary of Meridian Tapping you'll meet in this film…

The people you meet in "The Tapping Solution" tell their real life stories and how they were able to overcome many different issues – issues that impaired their ability to live their lives the way they yearned to live them.

Their stories, like Rene's, are revealed in "The Tapping Solution" and its companion book. The film and book show you exactly how to apply Meridian Tapping to your own life, to counteract the things that holdyou back from a fully successful life.

And you don't even need to leave your home to use it! You can do it in the privacy and comfort of your own home.

Dr. Patricia Carrington, clinical psychologist and author of the book, states that the Meridian Tapping techniques presented are a "genuinely effective way of changing human emotions and behaviors for the better."

Certainly the many devoted followers of "The Tapping Solution" agree with her. Consider the story of Bernadette….

Stressed and Beating Herself Up For Gaining Weight

When asked to rate the role of stress in her life on a scale of 1 to 10 – with 10 being the highest possible level of stress – Bernadette rated her life at a "10."

A single working mother who raised four sons on her own, she suffered from a number of medical issues and reported that she'd been steadily gaining weight for twenty years. She was worried that she was "a heart attack in the making."

"The Tapping Solution" details Bernadette's battle with food issues over years. She really wanted to free herself from her struggles, and seemed to have so much to live for – an engaging circle of family and friends, and a rich and vital spiritual life.

During her difficult years of being a single working mother, she viewed lunch-time as the highlight of her day – her only time to be alone and enjoy pure and simple pleasure. Food consequently took on a highly emotional value in her life.

She also reports that she couldn't motivate herself to exercise consistently, and found it difficult to even walk a short distance without tiring.

As shown in "The Tapping Solution," since learning to use Meridian Tapping, Bernadette has been able to feel secure with or withoutfood. She now feels happy and comfortable with herself, and although she hasn't lost astounding amounts of weight, she is very pleased at having lost seven pounds.

More importantly, as you'll see in the film, she's no longer angry with herself for being overweight, and no longer feels that food is controlling her. She now walks every day for an average of 30 minutes, and loves it!

And now, whenever she recognizes stress building up in her life, she taps and finds instant relief.

Bernadette suggests to those considering Meridian Tapping: "Try It! You have nothing to lose. It's easy, simple, and above all, it works! Anybody can do it and it doesn't take long to learn."

Now, a bit about the legitimacy of Meridian Tapping…

Does The Film Discuss Any Evidence for This Stuff?

According to Nick Ortner's film and Dr. Carrington's book, if you've read anything about acupuncture you probably know it's based on the concept of a flow of special vital energy throughout your body. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this energy flows through your body along certain invisible pathways called Meridians.

The theory behind acupuncture, they state, is that the cause of all pain and illness is a disruption in your body's energy system.

Dr. Carrington points out that, even though it might seem so, the ancient idea of your body as a system of energy pathways is not inconsistent with modern views.

She urges the reader to consider: Why do we hook patients up to electric sensors to monitor "life-force"? Why is a flat line on a heart monitor (meaning "no electrical activity") such a disturbing thing to see in a hospital? And why do we jump-start the hearts of fellow human beings with scary-looking electric paddles?

She says that your body – and life itself – can be easily viewed as an elaborate energy system. Every organ and body system seems to have its corresponding energy field and pathways.

The book tells us about U.S. Army tests that have measured the electro-magnetic field of the human heart as it extends up to eight feet outside the body. These fields and their corresponding currents are measurable and tangible. Without the continuous flow of energy through your body, you don't have life.

Energy Sciences and Energy Psychology

"The Tapping Solution" details how we're now seeing the development of new "energy sciences" and how one of their apparent discoveries is that theexpressionof genesis as crucial as their mere existence. According to the experts, that expression is controlled to a large degree by the energetic choices we make – thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and decisions…

The relatively new field of Energy Psychology likewise recognizes that we are, first and foremost, energetic beings. It regards energy centers, energy pathways, and bio-fields as vital players in human psychology… and attempts to address stubborn psychological issues by dealing with the bio-energy that's causing the felt emotional state.

The book explains the belief that if energy can be re-routed, dispersed or reshaped, your emotional state will change.

According to Dr. Carrington, traditional talk therapy can be helpful in tracing the origins of energy disruptions. But it's the disruption of the energy field itself that's responsible for negative emotions. Energy psychologists now attempt to treat energy patterns directly.

Dr. Carrington further states that when it's done successfully – as she says it often is with Meridian Tapping – phobias and self-destructive thinking patterns can permanently disappear after only one, or at most a few short treatment sessions.

"Stunning! This eye-opening film reveals how ANYONE can heal virtually anything with "tapping". I've used it for years and highly recommend it."

- JOE VITALE, best-selling author, "The Attractor Factor"

Just What is This Meridian Tapping Discussed in the Film?

Meridian Tapping is a self-administered technique that can be practiced either alone or under the supervision of a trained therapist, to relieve negative emotional patterns.

Its underlying premise, the film explains, is that all negative emotions are a result of a disruption in your body's energy system.

The film suggests that Meridian Tapping is deceptively simple.  "It is just like acupuncture – only without the needles."

It involves nothing more complicated than repeating custom-made verbal affirmations and tapping repeatedly on specific key locations on your body. On the surface, that's all there is to it.

The book "Discover the Power of Meridian Tapping" reports about the work of Dr. Roger Callahan, an American psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders.  He stumbled on a key discovery that eventually led to the development of Meridian Tapping – namely that if a person is focusing on a specific fear at the time they tap, that fear can be removed, often permanently.

According to "The Tapping Solution", Meridian Tapping is now the most influential and widely known Energy Psychology method in the world.

But Does It Really Work?

As Jack Canfield, the renowned co-author of the "Chicken Soup For The Soul" series, explains, "The proof is in the pudding." And that's what the film so successfully documents: ten people working on their issues, using nothing but the practice of Meridian Tapping, and obtaining amazing results.

And six months later, when they are brought together for a reunion, they maintain most, if not all, of the results they obtained at the workshop.

Dr. Carrington furthermore describes research studies that strongly confirm that Meridian Tapping does work.

One such study, the well-known Wells Study, was reported in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in 2003. Psychologist Steve Wells and his team of researchers tested Meridian Tapping against a deep-breathing technique, as a treatment for fears and phobias of small creatures like rats and cockroaches.

According to the book, they hoped to discover two things …

Whether MTT could deliver immediate benefits to participants, and

Whether benefits gained through MTT held up over time.

As Dr. Carrington explains, the results were surprising. Tapping proved far more effective than the comparison technique in four of five measures. Only pulse rate showed no statistical difference.

Most significantly, when subjects were re-tested six to nine months later, the gains achieved through Tapping had held up much more strongly than those achieved by the comparison method.

And this was after only one single 30-minute Meridian Tapping session with no intervening treatments.

Dr. Carrington also tells us that, spurred by the Wells study, a team of scientists led by Dr. Harvey Baker of New York (called the Baker-Siegel study) decided to try to replicate the Wells study, with a few new twists. Their comparison method was called the Supportive Interview, and utilized methods used in traditional talk therapy.

They also had a third "control" group who were present in the lab but didn't receive any treatment.  And they stretched the study period to 1.38 years.

The results suggested that although the initial benefits of Tapping shrank over time, they did not disappear by the time of re-testing more than a year later. This was with no further treatment during the interim, similar to the Wells study.

Dr. Carrington also discusses a recent large-group study conducted by psychologist Jack Rowe and published in the Counseling & Clinical Psychology Journal. The study looked at participants at a conference led by Tapping expert Gary Craig.

More than 100 attendees took the SCL 90-R – a highly respected measure of psychological distress – five times… one month before the workshop, at the beginning of the workshop, at the end of the workshop, one month later, and six months later.

As Dr. Carrington discusses, the results suggested a highly significant decrease in distress from pre-workshop to immediately after the workshop.

Six months later the gains from the workshop were still holding up strongly – with only minor diminishment of intensity, as might be expected.

"I had a serious knee injury and tapped along as you suggested and the pain is just gone. My knee is perfect. Now, I know that Tapping works, but it still amazes me how spectacular it works."

- Madalyn M. Richardson

Why Nothing Works All The Time

The film and book point out that there's nothing that works one hundred percent of the time. Talk therapy doesn't… medication doesn't… breathing techniques don't.

In fact, during the four-day workshop recorded in "The Tapping Solution", there were a few people who didn't seem to be helped by Tapping. The film explains that several of the attendees had "one minute miracles", almost all improved substantially over a longer period of time, while a couple of attendees saw little difference.

They suggest two possible factors…

From Dr. Carrington's perspective, some people may have a hidden agenda for maintaining their life the way it is, and therefore resist changing. There are people who don't want to face the changes that getting rid of a phobia would require of them.

She also explains that fears often have numerous aspects … meaning that multiple memories, emotions and psychological considerations are driving the fear, each of which must be addressed individually.

One example given in the book Discover The Power Of Meridian Tapping, is fear of flying, which often presents these common aspects …



Fear of being in an enclosed cabin


Fear of not being in control during the flight


Fear of the plane crashing


Fear of heights


Fear of being hijacked, etc.


Even with the issue of multiple aspects, those who are eager to chase away the 'gremlins' that hinder them from living life to the fullest should find that Meridian Tapping is worth a try. And it can be used for so many areas of life …

"The clips from interviews with a great range of experts are very helpful, worth watching again and again for the insights they bring. Thank you so much for the care and love you have put into the making of this great little DVD. It¹s a gem."

-Lynsey Ferrari, New Zealand

The Many Sides of Meridian Tapping Success

The movie and the book advocate using Meridian Tapping for every area of your life.

Which of these areas would you like to improve?

In the book, Dr. Carrington encourages the reader to try tapping for any and all of these things…


Fears and phobias– dental visits, surgery, elevators, needles, flying, public speaking, death, physical pain, enclosed spaces, creatures like snakes, mice, and spiders… and many other objects or situations


Performance Enhancement– musical performance, athletic performance, public speaking, dance, academic skills, exam taking, job interviews, sales, writer's block, business success …


Weight Loss– dealing with the underlying emotions that affect eating, including sadness, loneliness, depression, boredom, guilt, frustration, and discouragement


Physical Conditions and Pain– In her book, Dr. Carrington quotes Gary Craig as saying:

Drugs tend to temporarily help the chemical causes of pain but they have limited ability to reduce any long term underlying emotional causes. Tapping, on the other hand, collapses these emotional causes and that is why long-term pain relief is often achieved.

The book states that toothache relief is one of the most frequent benefits reported from Meridian Tapping. It also reports relief from back pain/injury, burns, insect stings, muscle cramps, accident injuries, arthritis, infections, sore throat, and many other things.


Creating Desirable Habits– The film and book are intended to help you rid yourself of behaviors that are not serving you well, and replacing undesirable habits with self-enhancing ones.


Using Tapping directly on emotional states that you want to change – These may include anger, hatred, depression…


Sleep issues – Meridian Tapping can help you feel "pleasantly drowsy" when it's time to sleep


Addictions– Due to their usual complexity of underlying causes, these conditions require persistence. For majoraddictions, the author suggests working with an experienced Tapping practitioner.



Allergies– hay fever, rashes, insect stings, anaphylactic shock, food or milk allergies, and more. The book emphasizes that caution should be employed here – some allergic reactions can be life threatening. The author does not suggest you quit your doctor's advice that may put your life at risk.

One related caveat… The producers of the movie and the author of the book expressly state that Meridian Tapping is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological disorder. They urge that Tapping is nota substitute for medical or psychological treatment.

They expressly clarify that reading the book and using Meridian Tapping on yourself should not replace your health care from medical/psychological professionals. And information contained in the book and film are not to be considered a recommendation to stop seeing any of your health care professionals, or to stop using prescribed medication without consulting your health care professional.

Launch Your Attack Against The Gremlins in Your Life Today

The Tapping Solution shows you exactly how to implement Meridian Tapping for yourself in the privacy of your own home… to bring about the changes you want in your life.

You'll get actionable how-to's from Nick Ortner and other Tapping practitioners, plus testimonials from many dozens of users that will inspire and motivate you. And the book includes a five-page list of special resources. Both the film and the book explain how to:


Discover the exact tapping locations that release obstructions in your energy flow


Uncover the specific affirmation statements to use for each area of your life that you use Tapping for


Be able to use Meridian Tapping anywhere, at any time.


Be able to reduce or eliminate your fears, phobias, performance blocks, post-traumatic stress, and many other common problems.



Find out how truly gentle it is, how simple and easy to learn.

The movie shows you how to launch yourself into a new lifestyle, free from the stresses and limitations of phobias, fears, and the other 'gremlins' that rob your capabilities and your joy, and to empower yourself like never before.

You'll want to get started watching the movie and reading the book today…!

"Just watched both the 6-month follow-up and Making of the Film and am weeping. How very, very beautiful! Can't thank you enough for making this film and helping to change the world for the better."

- Kay Christopher

You can choose just the DVD or one of the combo packs. All purchases come with the full guarantee AND the instant bonuses.

The Tapping Solution (Try It On Everything) DVD

**Now Closed Captioned for the hearing impaired**
**NEW - Spanish and Portuguese Subtitles**

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Shape Your Legs, Tone Your Butt and Build Strength

Shape your legs, tone your butt and build functional strength, with the Reverse Lunge. Lunges are an exceptional exercise for conditioning your lower body. They stress the muscles from a perfect angle to develop incredible shape and symmetry in your legs, thighs and butt.

Because they require balance, lunges also build neuromuscular and functional capacity – helping your body go through its daily motions and letting you pick up your children with ease.

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, want to look sleeker in shorts, or improve your athletic performance, lunges should be part of your training program.

In my opinion, the Ultimate Lunge is the Reverse Lunge. There are many types of lunges, and many ways to perform them all, but since we only have time to cover one – my choice is the reverse lunge. Here’s why:

- Because you have more balance and support, it’s easy to learn and perform. Plus, you have less momentum to contend with during the exercise which provides more effective stress to the muscles and yields better results.

- It’s safer and softer on your knees because your back foot absorbs the ballistic shock of the lunge step. (Contrasted to the front lunge where impact shock can transfer to the knee even if you land heel to toe.)

- It creates muscular balance by initiating the movement backward as opposed to most other exercise movement patterns that take you forward and bias your musculature toward forward motion.

How To Do A Reverse Lunge Correctly

- Start facing forward, with your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms at your side.

- Step back with one leg far enough to allow your knees to bend at 90 degree angles. You can simultaneously bring your arms up to act as a slight counter balance. If you want a greater challenge, hold light weights in your hands.

- You’re in correct position at the bottom of your lunge when your front knee is directly over the ankle.

IMPORTANT – To go back to the start position, start dropping your arms and lift from the heel of your front leg. DO NOT PUSH OFF YOUR BACK LEG. This simple advice will dramatically improve the effectiveness of your reverse lunge, give you a far tighter, leaner butt and get you much better results in half the time.

Try doing reverse lunges 3 times a week on non-consecutive days. Work up to 2 sets of 10 repetitions on each leg. After a month, I think you’ll be amazed at the impact the reverse lunge will have on your physique.

Source: www.bestblender.co.uk

Will it blend? Silly Vitamix, Plungers Are for Toilets

Basil (Tulsi)

When most people think of basil, they think of pesto sauce or light leafy greens poking out of their food. It’s true basil’s benefits are obviously more often seen in the world of food, but is this herb effective in the world of skincare too? The answer is definitely, Yes! Basil contains antibacterial compounds that make it a good cleanser, and it has a scent that can soothe your stress and even your sinuses. Here’s how you can use Basil as a beauty aid.

1.  steaming the face to open up the pores – this is to flush out the dirt and toxins, leaving the skin soft and glowing. Also works wonders on acne-prone skinand other blemishes.

Method:

Take some water. Squeeze half a lemon or calamansi  into it. Now add a fistful of Basil leaves, a handful of mint (pudina) leaves and boil it. Remove from heat when it starts emitting steam. Secure your hair with a band, take a thick towel over your head and bend over the vessel with your eyes closed so that your face is fully exposed to the steam emanating from the water. Take the steam this way for around 3-5 minutes. Afterwards you can apply a face pack. If not, splash cold water on your face or gently rub an ice cube wrapped in a hanky to close the pores.

2.  toner  – anyone can enjoy the skin benefits of basil by using a strong tea as a bracing toner. To try it, do the following:

• Pack a handful of fresh basil, about three tablespoons, into a sturdy mug and pound lightly with a pestle to bruise the leaves and release the oils.


• Pour in a cup of boiling water, cover the mug, and let the tea steep until it is a clear grass green color, at least twenty minutes.


• Strain and discard the leaves.


• For a soft yet non-oily feel, splash your face with the tea just before applying moisturizer. (Don’t dry off.) Your face will appreciate it, especially if the air you live in is polluted.

3.  After Shampoo hair rinse – basil tea is used as an after shampoo hair rinse to help control dandruff. A basil teas rinse does leave the hair silky and the scalp feeling fresh.

• If your skin and hair lose their luster when you travel, pack up some dried basil and take it will you. Pour about a cup of hot tap water over two teaspoons of dried basil, cover, and let sit overnight for use in the morning.

4. Face mask – just take some fresh basil leaves and put them into a food processor. Once you got a chopped mush of basil leaves, put them into a small bowl and mix it with seasalt and an egg white. Rub onto your face gently. Paying special attention to problem areas with acne or other blemishes you want to get rid of. Leave the mask for only five to seven minutes, and then rinse with a combination of water and basil tea rinse. Your face will look and smell heavenly.

5. Talcum powder – Rubbing finely powdered Basil leaves on the face like talcum powder makes it glow with beauty

6.  Aroma – Early in the morning, after your bath, spread a mat in the proximity of a Basil plant and inhale the fragrance of the Basil leaves. Take deep breaths and allow the aroma emanating from the leaves to sink in and pervade your system. This fragrance has a great capacity of purifying the blood and correcting any unfavorable alteration in it. You will feel refreshed and your face will acquire a radiant glow.

Source www.bestblender.co.uk

The Accidental Innovator: Blendtec's Tom Dickson

This week I visited Blendtec (home of the best blender and the "Will it Blend?" YouTube video show) to meet the guy behind both. We had a very long, but interesting conversation about how both his blender business, and his show evolved due to happy accidents.

Dessert Freedom: Cookbook on a Mission

Dessert Freedom is a grain-free, vegan dessert cookbook on a mission. Think Tom Selleck, Magnum P.I. style.

It’s a lovingly crafted collection of 20 supreme dessert recipes (concepts that have never been on the blog) and 20 health-promoting techniques to help you embrace your allergies, conquer your cravings and liberate your dessert dilemma.

The recipes and techniques in Dessert Freedom are devised to help you:

• Enjoy desserts… guilt-free
• Crush your sugar cravings
• Fall in love with your food sensitivities, allergies and restrictions
• Nourish yourself
• Overcome your restrictions