DAY 27 of 60 - LOSE THE GUT CHALLENGE

The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

To understand how and why my Lose-The-Gut 60-Day Campaign got started click HERE

Inspirational Wellness Personality Spotlight 

WENDY IDA

Wendy Ida is a power boosting force for wellness and personal transformation. Besides her core values that can really help you, she has the personality and persona that can deliver it to the public. If you can believe it, she's 63 years young and as you can see... very proud of it. 

In her book Taking Back Your Life: My No-Nonsense Approach To Health, Fitness and Looking Good Naked! she uses herself as a model to inspire the greatness within you. What I like about Wendy, is that she understands it's more than just physical. She's lived life long enough to understand that it's your whole being involved with getting yourself better. She knows what it means to take back your life, and lives to inspire others to do the same. 

Because of her background, she's especially effective motivating women over the age of 40. Also, she's a domestic violence survivor, and can lend support to any woman that has been victimized by this injustice. Thank you Wendy for helping others improve the quality of their life!

Wendy says you can Look Good Naked and Age is NOT a Factor!

Wendy's Tips: Working Out at the Gym

Here's what food and drink I consumed on my lose-the-gut mission today...

BREAKFAST DAY 27

 

Toasted whole grain muffin top with raw vegan flatbread consisting of zucchini, apple, flax seeds, coconut, Turmeric, onion, citron, cayenne pepper, Sereno pepper, black salt, dates, hemp seed butter that is raw and stone ground, almonds that are raw and unpasteurized and soaked and dehydrated sprinkled with raw agave and dehydrated raw coconut. Also we have a green smoothie consisting of kale, mixed berries, and dates. All organic

LUNCH DAY 27

Vegan flat bread along with homemade kale chips. All organic.

Here are some of the products I've eaten today. I like to stress that it's important to go organic and raw if possible. That's when you get the best nutrition into the body. I would avoid toasted nuts... if possible soak them for better digestion. If you get nut butters, try the ones that are stone ground... those are the best.

Stone ground nut butters.... OMG... Nuttin' better... It's the best way to go!

DINNER DAY 27

Sprouted Green lentils, egg placed on romaine lettuce and seasoned with New Zealand sea salt, black pepper and garlic.
All organic.

Thanks for tuning in and offering your support, and remember to always count your blessings and know that today is another opportunity to be better,

David

#losethegut #fromdudtostud #rswellness

DISCLAIMER: We make no claims that our information should be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or health condition. We are here to provide information that can be used to facilitate your wellness. When you do things to improve your own wellness, you would be surprised to see how many ailments and conditions fall by the wayside and disappear.

DAY 26 of 60 - LOSE THE GUT CHALLENGE

A desire presupposes the possibility of action to achieve it; action presupposes a goal which is worth achieving.

Ayn Rand

To understand how and why my Lose-The-Gut 60-Day Campaign got started click HERE

Feeling Great at Any Age

You must admit… Feeling great at any age is the ultimate goal of the good life. First, you have to believe it, and then you have to surround and immerse yourself with those that know it's possible. That's what seals in the belief. I tell my patients that the same activities that are done in their twenties, should be attainable in their nineties.... and that goes for all the activities that go on with your partner behind closed doors!

I believe it's so important to have mentors to look up to and inspire you, and I'd like to showcase one of my inspirational heroes of all times... Jack LaLanne, the Godfather of fitness.

If anyone can get you going... It was Jack LaLanne. Besides his contagious personality to find an excitement, he was a pioneer and extremely talented. He's known as the Godfather of fitness for a reason. He was the first to open a health club in the United States and to have an exercise show on television. In the beginning of his career doctors reportedly advised their patients not to go to his gym and called him a health nut.

Fitness Guru for the ages Jack LaLanne (age 91)

with David Allan. Both photos taken in 2005

He is famous for creating the "jumping 
Jack" and is known for several clever comments about health including: "Your waistline is your lifeline", "10 seconds on the lips and a lifetime on the hips", and "People don't die of old age, they die of inactivity."

He's known for many health feats in the Guinness book of world records: 

• including He swam the length of the Golden Gate Bridge underwater, carrying 140 pounds of equipment at the age of 40 in 1954. 
• LaLanne did 1,033 pushups in 23 minutes in 1956.

Jack LaLane at 95 years old

Jack LaLanne, The Godfather of Fitness - Anything is Possible!

BREAKFAST DAY 26

Hot whole grain oatmeal topped with cacao nibs, Black mission fig, hemp seeds , powdered the vanilla bean,
along with fresh orange and lemon juice blended with dates and topped with chia seeds. All organic.

LUNCH DAY 26

Leftover whole-grain oatmeal (see I didn't finish everything on my plate this morning), and a small bowl
of raw sugarcane pieces… Oh so delicious. Of course everything is organic.

DINNER DAY 26

10-grain Rice medley with quinoa, green smoothie consisting of kale mixed berries and dates,
and homemade kale chips. All organic.

Thanks for tuning in and offering your support, and remember to always count your blessings,

David

#losethegut #fromdudtostud #rswellness

DISCLAIMER: We make no claims that our information should be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or health condition. We are here to provide information that can be used to facilitate your wellness. When you do things to improve your own wellness, you would be surprised to see how many ailments and conditions fall by the wayside and disappear.

DAY 25 of 60 - LOSE THE GUT CHALLENGE

There are three essential factors in all human activity: spirit, materials, and action.

Chiang Kai-shek

To understand how and why my Lose-The-Gut 60-Day Campaign got started click HERE

The Power of the Mind

The power of the mind can either empower or destroy us. To gravitate towards enlightenment, we must appreciate and harness this power to cultivate greatness that lies within us. I believe most of us want to improve ourselves, but get caught up in to the subconscious programming that controls our thoughts, ideas, and actions.

When I think back to my childhood, there's a huge gap in my understanding of really what happened during this time. All I have to go on are some pictures and my memory. In those gaps of time lies programming deep within my subconscious mind. Programming from my parents, my family, the media, and all my surroundings and experiences in my past shape who I am today. We don't realize all the loaded programs that influence our life.

Take for example a common phrase you've heard since childhood.... "Are you hungry or are you feeling hungry?" This is programming and can have a huge influence on internal personal issues with weight gain and weight loss.

I've been reminded of this programming from a recent audiobook I finished entitled Healing: Achieving Total Wellness Through Higher Levels Of Consciousness by Dr. David Hawkins, M.D. David sheds some excellent advice and insight on how we can change our programming and help us any attain any goal. This is a great read for anyone interested in healing and wellness. 

Here's a cool article by Dr. Bruce H. Lipton PH.D. on how our parents with consciousness, act as Genetic Engineers for their kids... click HERE. Here's an excellent reminder of how to appreciate the power of the mind and how it can used to benefit the kids growing up today.

Part 1 of Dr. Wayne Dyer and Dr. Bruce Lipton have a discussion about

"The Biology Of Belief" on the Hay House Radio Stage at the I Can Do It! Las Vegas.

BREAKFAST DAY 25

Oh so good. Smoothie consisting of coconut water and mixed berries. The reason it looks so foamy is because of the added hydrolyzed collagen. Then we have a few raw, unpasteurized almonds that have been soaked and dehydrated and seasoned with agave and Chia seeds. Also there is cut up raw sugar cane, and of course the soft, sweet meat of the young coconut. All organic.

Here's pieces of a sugarcane stock that I purchased at the farmers market. If you come across these at the market, I suggest you buy a few. Then you can peel it and chew on it. These are especially good for those with a sweet tooth like me;)

LUNCH DAY 25

Homemade kale chips made of celery, onion, red bell pepper, nutritional yeast, garlic, and sea salt.
Green smoothie consisting of kale, mixed berries, and dates. All organic

DINNER DAY 25

How do you stay on a cleanse when you go to eat at a five star restaurant? Not easy but here goes... Organic kale salad with balsamic and lemon. Then let's add some very expensive organic grass fed beef at $25 an ounce… What a meal. I didn't lose any weight tonight, but also didn't gain any.

Thanks for tuning in and offering your support, and remember to always count your blessings,

David

#losethegut #fromdudtostud #rswellness

DISCLAIMER: We make no claims that our information should be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or health condition. We are here to provide information that can be used to facilitate your wellness. When you do things to improve your own wellness, you would be surprised to see how many ailments and conditions fall by the wayside and disappear.

DAY 24 of 60 - LOSE THE GUT CHALLENGE

Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.

Napoleon Bonaparte

To understand how and why my Lose-The-Gut 60-Day Campaign got started click HERE

New Years Resolution Statistics

FACT: ADULTS OVER 50 HAVE LESS THAN 20% CHANCE TO FULFILL THEIR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

Why Most Older Folks Don't Reach Their Goals

After reviewing the cold hard facts from the Statistic Brain Research Institute, I could see that most of us are treading water upstream when we face making changes. The percent of people over 50 who achieve their resolution each year is only 14%. So less then one in five will make it.

Interestingly enough, the percent of people in their 20s who achieve their resolution each year amounts to 39%. This can lead one to believe that older dogs can learn new tricks, but unseating long-term habitual patterns will take a more concentrated effort.

I believe that failing your New Years Resolution occurs due to lack of preparation, and not understanding, or the lack of awareness of the mechanisms of habit. 

Preparation

If you are going to run a marathon, you can't simply sign up and start running the race. You have to prepare, and that means you have to take a businesslike approach and be serious about what you doing.  Are you prepared to succeed in your next goal? 

Take a quiz and see how prepared you are for your next New Year's resolution... and see your results! 

According to an article by Timo Kiander on How to Prepare for the First Time at Anything, here's his suggestions:

1. Ditch the perfection
2. Forget what others think
3. The time you spend doesn't matter
4. Plan and prepare
5. Prepare for the second time

Gosh Darn Those Habits!

Next, we have to face the fact that most everything we do is out of habit. Now that is not a bad thing, and in fact HABIT is responsible for getting us around and doing everything we to do. Can you imagine if we had to think about every movement? Habit is what the nervous system thrives on. Once grooves to neural patterns are established, then the mind doesn't have to think of it. 

A book that I highly recommend that can also be purchased as an audiobook, is the Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg. I believe it is truly fascinating to examine how habits affect not only ourselves but our societies on the highest level. Charles sets up lots of examples that we all can relate to, and looks at the micro and macro of habits that deeply affect our life and livelihood.

I suggest the we first learn to appreciate the nature of our own habits, and how they affect our lives. Just that fact alone will help us as we move towards replacing old patterns that keep us from reaching.

Next, you must have patience. If you're over 50, be prepared for a tough fight. There is discomfort when habits are changed, and if these are older habits, that expect the discomfort level to be more challenging.

H o w   H a b i t s  W o r k

Don't for a second let this discourage you. Life is dynamic, and things are changing anyway. Take the example of what I am doing and get motivated to make changes that are important for you. Don't look at failure as an absolute, and remember that what goes on today does not equal yesterday. Failure is just the steps and lessons along the way to your success.

BREAKFAST DAY 24

Two small grapefruits topped with cinnamon and black mission figs, sushi roll filled with one
hard boiled egg and Romaine lettuce with a dash of New Zealand sea salt. All organic.

LUNCH DAY 24

I've been less hungry these days. If you want to call this lunch, I had a Fuji apple and
raw sugarcane juice 16 ounces. All organic.

DINNER DAY 24

On The road today and brought my dinner along with me. In the container I have sprouted green lentils,
one egg, and 10 grain rice medley. All organic. For The rest of my 60 day campaign, I will be making a concerted effort to just eat less.

Thanks for tuning in and offering your support, and remember to always count your blessings,

David

#losethegut #fromdudtostud #rswellness

DISCLAIMER: We make no claims that our information should be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or health condition. We are here to provide information that can be used to facilitate your wellness. When you do things to improve your own wellness, you would be surprised to see how many ailments and conditions fall by the wayside and disappear.

DAY 23 of 60 - LOSE THE GUT CHALLENGE

All action results from thought, so it is thoughts that matter.

Sai Baba

To understand how and why my Lose-The-Gut 60-Day Campaign got started click HERE

Support recommendations for any cleanse or detox program

BODYWORK: The Power of REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology is one of my favorite therapies on the planet and one of the best treatments to support your program. I started my career a long time ago with reflexology, and to this day it's stood the test of time... being a super versatile tool for healing. Today you'll find reflexology combined with many other health modalities including medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, physical rehabilitation, and many more.

On your left, I have for you a copy of my Reflexology Chart I created back in 1987, and then revised with color in 2012. Get in touch with me if you would like a copy. Also, I would like to share with you a cover story for the massage magazine I wrote a few years back entitled the Science Of Reflexology.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, getting some bodywork to help facilitate your cleansing or detox program is a great idea. Of all the bodywork choices, I would recommend reflexology. When getting some pumping action, along with pressure and movement techniques to the feet, you are sure to help your program along and also received many health benefits. Reflexology can also be applied to the years and hands, but I've always been partial to getting extra attention to the feet. 

My recommendations in choosing a qualified practitioner, is to make sure they are ARCB Certified. This stands for the American Reflexology Certification Board. 

Locally in Los Angeles, you can also contact the The American Academy of Reflexology for referrals, classes and more information on reflexology. 

BREAKFAST DAY 23

Hot whole-grain rice and oat cereal topped with dates, black mission figs,
chia seeds, hemp seeds, vanilla bean, and cacao nibs. All organic.

LUNCH DAY 23

Leftovers from breakfast. Whole grain brown rice and oat cereal,
topped with a banana face made of a fig, bananas, cacao nibs and raw agave. All organic.

DINNER DAY 23

Amazing 10 whole-grain rice medley with one duck leg and thigh from Mary's Farm. All organic

Here's that amazing package of grains! The consistency is a little sticky, and that will allow you to easily roll it up in nori.

Thanks for tuning in and offering your support, and remember to always count your blessings,

David

#losethegut #fromdudtostud #rswellness

DISCLAIMER: We make no claims that our information should be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or health condition. We are here to provide information that can be used to facilitate your wellness. When you do things to improve your own wellness, you would be surprised to see how many ailments and conditions fall by the wayside and disappear.

DAY 22 of 60 - LOSE THE GUT CHALLENGE

Words mean nothing. Action is the only thing. Doing. That's the only thing.

Ernest Gaines

To understand how and why my Lose-The-Gut 60-Day Campaign got started click HERE

The Ritual of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

I been posting now for 22 days straight… Breakfast, lunch, dinner... breakfast, lunch, dinner... breakfast, lunch, and dinner... and so on. You get it… We have a ritual going on here! Here's an article that even says three meals a day is not good for your health.

I regimented my supplements to coincide with breakfast, lunch, dinner. Other than this routine, quite frankly I question really having three square meals a day. As I'm doing some research, I'm finding more and more that this ritual is something we just made up. There are quite a few historical references on the topic, and frankly I'm really not that interested. What I am interested in finding out, is what's best for me on this cleanse, and how I can understand more to help others in the future.

As I shape my food-diet philosophy, one thing that stands perfectly clear. We must start with quality of food products. Personally I'm glad I posted all those meals for breakfast lunch and dinner as to give the viewer some suggestions. You'll notice in my meals, I emphasize the terms raw, and organic. There are basic things that I want people to understand from the onset. Then you can decide what's best for you. Reading labels is essential, and understand that GMOs, pesticide-laden fruits and veggies, pasteurized dairy, fish and meats full of antibiotics and hormones can have their consequences. 

Remember, it has everything to do with your goals, and my goal is to trim down a little bit. I would like to see better results in this department, and need to decrease my food intake. I also mentioned that it's important to be flexible, and in midstream I'm intending to make some changes… So don't be surprised to see that I will be skipping meals and also reducing the quantity of food I'm taking in. 

If you want to lose some weight, outside of eating the best food you can… Consider eating less, chewing more, slowing down the process of eating, using smaller bowls and plates, don't eat past dinnertime, and generally be more mindful about the process of eating.

I say this is a mighty tasty topic, and I would love some response from the viewership. Less than a and discuss these topics and.

Documentary: The Ritual of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

BREAKFAST DAY 22

Grapefruit topped with cinnamon, leftover dinner sushi consisting of 10 grain medley, avocado, carrots, fresh Asian garlic, and nori, along side a green smoothie consisting of parsley, blueberries, mango, and banana... Also we have soaked dehydrated raw unpasteurized almonds spiced with New Zealand sea salt, agave, and Chia seeds. All organic.

LUNCH DAY 22

Sushi roll consisting of 10 grain medley with avocado, carrots, fresh Asian garlic, nori and New Zealand sea salt.
Along with a green smoothie consisting of parsley, blueberries, mango, banana. All organic.

DINNER DAY 22

Eating out at Rainbow Acres Health food store… Brown rice, lentil soup, carrot juice with parsley and spinach,
and a 1 ounce shot of wheatgrass.

Thanks for tuning in and offering your support, and remember to always count your blessings,

David

#losethegut #fromdudtostud #rswellness

DISCLAIMER: We make no claims that our information should be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or health condition. We are here to provide information that can be used to facilitate your wellness. When you do things to improve your own wellness, you would be surprised to see how many ailments and conditions fall by the wayside and disappear.

DAY 21 of 60 - LOSE THE GUT CHALLENGE

To know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person.

Bruce Lee

To understand how and why my Lose-The-Gut 60-Day Campaign got started click HERE

WHEN YOU DO A CLEANSE OR DETOX...

Be Flexible and continue to Assess your Goals

Okay… I'm just completing 21 days for a 60 day program. I've put out this public campaign, so when folks are taking this on for themselves they can refer back to my journey to help encourage and inspire them.

I chose this topic for today's conversation, because it's been constantly on my mind. I have to be flexible to help meet my goals. Part of my goal is to lose the gut. In order to do this, I definitely need lose some weight. 

If your goal is to lose some weight, and by day 21 not much is happening… Then you have to make adjustments. That's what I mean by being flexible. At this stage for 21 days, I don't believe I have lost enough weight. I've been eating just great, but I need to be more mindful of portion sizes. So for the next 40 days, I plan to cut back on my meal portions. I've also started doing more exercise, and considering other factors that can bring me greater results.

There's a few good ideas I picked up in this $1.99 E-book called Weight Loss Secrets. It was written by Valya Boutenko who is part of a great family that promotes raw foods, and green smoothies and more. Their website is right HERE and I feel they are a very good resource for healthy living. For sure… They are your one stop shop for the lowdown on green smoothies.

BREAKFAST DAY 21

Poached egg topped with kale sprinkles on romaine lettuce, along with a fresh
fruit smoothie consisting of mango, blueberries, and banana. All organic.

LUNCH DAY 21

Sprouted Green lentils topped with kale chip sprinkles, alongside a green smoothie consisting of blueberries,
banana, dates, kale, topped with chia seeds. All organic.

DINNER DAY 21

10 whole-grain rice topped with avocado and carrots, and seasoned with Asian raw garlic and New Zealand sea salt…
All rolled up in a sheet of toasted nori. Garnished with 4 black mission figs. All organic.

Thanks for tuning in and offering your support, and remember to always count your blessings,

David

#losethegut #fromdudtostud #rswellness

DISCLAIMER: We make no claims that our information should be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or health condition. We are here to provide information that can be used to facilitate your wellness. When you do things to improve your own wellness, you would be surprised to see how many ailments and conditions fall by the wayside and disappear.