21 days

It takes 21 days to make or break a habit. Think about that for a minute. This could be going to the gym, quitting smoking, eating breakfast, quitting drinking, or whatever else you can think of.

When I quit smoking, it was cold turkey. (why is that so appropriate this time of year? I wish I had some cold turkey to make a sandwich)Back to the quitting smoking, the physical cravings are supposed to be gone in 5 to 10 days, but the mental ones are done at 21. Not that the feeling of something missing isn't there occasionally, but the mental 'habit' is gone.

What would you like to start or stop? For me, it's getting up early to go to the gym. Today was day 1 of that. I got on the scale the other day, and I weighed 202. Not good. When I was training to run the marathon (October 2007) I weighed in at 175. That was a lot of miles, but I have sworn to keep it under 200 ever since I was at around 220. Time to get it done. video version

Self Esteem = Success

No matter what anyone tells us, we most believe the things we tell ourselves. I am not talking about talking out loud, of course, but of the self-talk that we all have going on inside our heads all the time. How many times have you talked yourself out of something before you take the first step? Sometimes this really serves us, and sometimes it prevents us from achieving our goals.

Do you wonder why you don’t succeed when you see other people that seem less likely to succeed do better than you do? It’s not that you wish them to fail; you just wonder why they didn’t. Do you blame other people for your failure? Do you think they had a teacher that made the difference, and you missed out on that information? That may be the case, but the greatest teachers in the world do not make so much of an impact if the student is not ready for the lessons.

To be better prepared for the lesson, you need to be comfortable with yourself. Many people are putting on a front; showing their ‘best face,’ when all along their best face is their true self. Why do they do that? In most cases it is because we are uncomfortable with ourselves. You are more amazing and wonderful than you realize. No one else on the planet has had the experiences you have had, or can do all the things that you are capable of, yet when someone compliments you on a job well done, do you brush off the compliment? Have you ever said, “oh, that’s nothing” when you get a compliment? That is an insult to the person who gave it to you. You are telling them that they don’t know what they are talking about.

Perhaps it is you who doesn’t know. It is self-esteem raising its’ head. Think back on your life. You have had some amazing successes in your life, yet you may not like to acknowledge them. Maybe you have been ‘on your own’ since you graduated high school. Maybe you didn’t graduate, but are still making it in the world. Perhaps your successes are bigger or smaller than those. Think about your past and admit to yourself that you are special. There are people around you who are so grateful to have you in their lives, whether they say so or not. Maybe they have said so in the past, but you didn’t know how to handle that, or maybe you said thank you when you got the compliment.

The successes you have had, when added together and spoken aloud can greatly increase you self-confidence. Whether you think the world of yourself and go proudly about your business, or if you are a wall flower at a gathering, you can use a boost to your self-esteem and self-confidence.
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EFA's (Essential Fatty Acids) and their impact on health

this is the 25cent tour:
By now you have probably heard about the benefits of having more "Omega-3" fatty acids in your diet, and if you haven't it is time that you looked into it. Even the Food and Drug Administration, not known for being on the cutting edge, has jumped on the bandwagon with their less than stellar endorsement, "Supportive, but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of heart disease." From any other organization that might not sound like much of an endorsement, but from the FDA, it's nearly as good as it gets.




Other research has shown that Omega-3 fatty acids can help support heart and brain health, blood pressure, skin health, joint health and eye health. Another area that has seen benefits is the weight loss arena, and most people in the US and worldwide, could use a little help with that.




At this point you might be asking; what is an omega-3 fatty acid, anyway? You aren't alone in asking this question. There are three acids that are considered to be part of this unique group, ALA or alpha-linolenic acid, DHA or docosahexaenoic acid and EPA or eicosapentaenoic acid. We'll break these three down a little bit to enhance better understanding.




ALA can be found in a variety of natural sources. These include, but are not limited to, flax, chia, kiwi, hemp and soybeans. ALA, like all the O-3's, is not produced naturally in the body, but must be introduced through natural foods or supplements. Some studies have found a positive link between ALA and cardiovascular health.




Some fish oils have been found to be rich in DHA. Commercially manufactured DHA is generally made from microalgae. DHA is metabolized by the body to produce docosenoids, a very potent hormonal family. DHA may also help to combat cardiovascular disease. Some studies also indicate that it may help to combat some neurological diseases such as ADHD, Alzheimer's disease and others.




EPA can be gotten by eating fish or taking fish oil supplements. Some varieties of fish that contain EPA are cod, mackerel, salmon and sardine. Those fish in turn did not produce the EPA through internal processes, but rather through consumption of microalgae. EPA has been found, in some studies to combat inflammation and can also help with neurological disorders.




Most people get a good portion of Omega 6 fatty acids in their diets, because that comes from commonly consumed items such as bread, beef, chicken and eggs, but they don't get the Omega-3's to balance that out. It is generally recommended to get at least a 3:1 ration of omega-6 to omega-3's; some experts think there should be a 1:1 ratio. Because most people don't eat a great deal of fish or consume quantities of olive oil or flax, one alternative is taking Omega-3 supplements.




If you choose to take supplements, I would ensure that the supplements you take have a high degree of bio-availability. Many products on the market, including Omega-3's, vitamin and mineral supplements have 100% of the recommended daily allowance, but the products are not absorbed by your body and at best produce expensive by-products. Some of the pills and tablets never even dissolve in your system and simply pass tight through you, intact.




Not to end this article on a negative note, I will say that we have come a long way in the past ten years. Only a short while ago the FDA didn't even think that supplementation was needed. Now they have faced up to the reality that the food we consume does not contain the nutrition our bodies so desperately need. This endorsement by the FDA has legitimized many findings and has spurred our research community to find things that can help us with the onslaught of debilitating disease. I highly recommend finding supplements that are backed by scientific testing by independent laboratories and make sure those supplements have a high degree of bioavailability.

too long

It's been a crazy year, and things are finally settling down again.
quick updates:
I moved into a new house
I am working as a trainer, corporate stuff, communication, equipment, etc - manager, actually.

I helped form a paranormal association, and have been on quite a few ghost hunts. More on that in future posts. Http://www.GhosthuntersPA.com

I joined a comedy improv troop, http://www.DutchBlitzkrieg.com

I am starting a new business, http://www.TheAllHealthNetwork.com to help people get healthier and grow and market their business online.

I totaled my motorcycle one month ago, and had to take time off the training schedule. I am back to the gym now and feeling better than in a long long time. Amazing the power of good nutrition and supplements to help me recover so quickly.

Upline support Open hearts and home

It's really incredible. Heshie and Werner, my mentors in USANA have opened up their minds and their home this weekend. They invited 18 people to a four day boot camp to teach us some of their skills. Heshie is a speaker and motivator and prior president of the national speakers association and owner of the JetNetting Connection. Werner recently became the oldest westerner to climb Mount Everest at age 69!! he did management training for fortune 500 executives and is a totally amazing person. They brought us into their home for the bootcamp and are pouring their experience and knowledge into us. (there is also talk of another camp for leadership)

think about that - a four day camp with two recognized experts - in their home - spending the night there, eating laughing sharing, learning, growing. free. (everyone pitched in for food and such...)
How many people have that support in their organization? I've never heard of anything like it before. would you be interested in having support like that...with a product that is independently rated as the best in north america?

Many companies claim to have the best product and have endorsements of celebrities and doctors, but how many are independently judged as being the best of the best? there can be only one...

contact me if you are willing to work hard to secure a phenomenal financial and healthy future for yourself and your family.

"Captain and Crew" Saved from Mutiny from the Bountiful

A parallel story to my alien hand article is something from "the Master Key System" and "Mentors in Motion" called the Captain and Crew.
The Captain is your conscious mind, the crew, your subconscious mind. Who calls the shots?

So often it is your subconscious mind, unfortunately. How much of what you do and who you are, is determined by echos of the past? Do you feel ugly because some kid in seventh grade called you ugly on a regular basis? (even though it wasn't true) the mental beating of those events scarred me for years. I had no self esteem. All the times people gave compliments didn't help to overcome the echos of "hey ugly."
I had to have my captain order my crew to stop believing those untrue things that were trapped deep inside. It wasn't an easy battle in my mind, and really sometimes that echo still surfaces.

I have trouble sometimes talking to people about business. Will they be offended that I am wanting to improve their lives? No. They'll say no if they are not interested, and won't think anything more about it. yet somehow, sometimes that fear of rejection still holds me back. Even though I have people e-mailing me their phone numbers, sometimes I still hesitate. They want me to call.

Luckily I am getting past that. I think it was from doing lots of cold calls and having rejection slap me in the face. No more. It's nothing personal, I know that, as the captain. The crew is getting the order. We are moving on.

The Master Key System is the basis for the movie "The Secret" and that movie changed my live. It made me realize that I am in control and self mastery was the first step to massive success.

Friday

Is it the weekend already? we have rehearsal tomorrow and I am working at the theater saturday and sunday. We are fixing the ceiling there (finally) Hopefully some roofing work will ensure the new ceiling doesn't get the water damage the old one did. The theater is always short of money, so it will be great when I can afford to really donate to the cause; that and other charities. We already give more than we can afford, but there are bigger things in life than money.