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Vegas69 · #1 07-01-2013, 10:20 PM

I have to admit that my stomach has felt more active in the 3-4 days I haven't had any wheat with the exception of some beers Saturday night. I'm going to give it 3 solid weeks and report back my opinion. I don't expect to lose any weight. If anything, I feel hungrier today not having any bread.

Kelli has already bought me gluten free bread and other goodies to give it the old college try. I'm hoping for similar results to you guys.

Tony, I don't eat that much dairy. I'll have a few spoon fulls of greek yogurt with berries once a day at the most. It is non fat but certified organic. I could step it up a notch to higher fat content. I think I'll make one change with the wheat and then try cutting out the dairy. I do consume some shredded cheese and it does have a good amount of saturated fat. I'll eat red meat once a week at the least for that very reason. I do consume lots of olive oil in Kelli's cooking and on salads.

Vegas69 · #2 07-01-2013, 11:09 PM

"If YOU change, everything will change for you" -Jim Rohn

Jim always says that you must study the results to see if your philosophy on life is working. It's been around a year since I started down this road so I thought I'd post the results of my new lifestyle.

I've posted the results of my fitness and nutrition but I want to make it clear that I've put 3-4 times more effort into my mind through personal development than I have my body.

I'm going to break it down into major categories:

Relationships:
Began a reconnection with God.
Greatly improved my relationship with my now Wife, Kelli.
Forged a very rewarding relationship with my little brother (Saif) mentoring him in Big Bro's/Big Sisters program. (He was my ring bear)
Created two new friendships with what I consider very positive associations
I believe I've become a better son, brother, and friend as well.

Health:
Lost over 30 lbs (195 to a low of 159, hover in the 162-165 range) High school weight
By far the best fitness of my life (15th out of 380 runners in a 5k) High intensity weights have kept me fairly muscular
Found a great doctor that is genuinely interested in my greater health. She found a B12 deficiency and low HDL which has now been fixed through supplement. (Retesting tomorrow) In the works to fix my septum with 80% blockage.
Overhauled my diet with Jack Lalanne ideals (If I can't pronounce it or don't know what it is, I do my best not to eat it!) Eat 7-9 times a day with a metabolism that's off the charts.
Squashed what I would consider alcoholism. Now drink lightly on Friday/Saturday. (Didn't get drunk at my own wedding) Occasional glass of wine on Thursday.

Personal Finances:
Changed my balance sheet by $25,000 per year! (Not income related except for rental properties) Paid off car along with other misc. cuts
Increased my net worth by OVER 30%.
Purchased two rental properties at 3.75% interest that cash flow $500 a month
Have a REAL plan on a spreadsheet down to the pennies on how to become a millionaire by 43 and financial independence by 50-55

Business:
Increased gross income by 52%! (Comparing mid 2012 to mid 2013)
I have become a much more polished leader for my team. There is no better way to lead than by example.
I have an evolving business model.
I track every lead that comes through the door.
I'm constantly changing marketing through accountability.
I have a business journal where I track my effort to make sure I'm putting in the required time and concentrating on major things.
Customer service has improved....
Have two accountability partners
Start with a coach next week
Have become a Dave Ramsey ELP

When I reflect on it, it's an amazing amount of progress in a years time. It really came down to DISGUST. I was sick of how I looked in the mirror, how I felt, my poor attitude towards business and my future. Some bad habits had progressively gotten worse and a 5 year down slide in the real estate market had whooped my ass mentally even though I had stayed successful.

Life change starts with EDUCATION. Once I desired to change, I had to figure out how? In the last year I've read over 25 books, listened to 40-50 educational CD's (Many multiple times). I started keeping a journal almost immediately. I spend an easy hour a day on personal development. Start every morning with a book or cd in my new study. Always a CD in my car, read almost every night before bed. I changed my influences by ignoring the news and not getting sucked into the wrong conversations. I've limited some associations and expanded others.

Attitude was and still is the hardest for me. The rest of it was a challenge but nothing in comparison to attitude. The problem with attitude is you don't fix it one day and move on with your life. It's a constant challenge. I was a good 6 months into this deal before I really started to diagnose it. Even though my attitude has improved greatly through my new disciplines, I hadn't figured out all my sources of unhappiness. The one major lingering was my business. I simply wasn't putting in the effort and the results showed it. It wasn't until serious reflection with a very good friend that I realized it. It was in my subconscious. Doing the BEST I CAN has made a huge difference in my life. Life's biggest challenge is being in control of your own mind. You must feed it quality information if you wish to be happy, progressive, and think the right thoughts.

I didn't write this to brag (Maybe a little), I really hope it inspires you to change if you aren't satisfied with your life. Remember, YOU must change if you want a better life.

Jim always says, Once you go down this road, you'll never turn back. I couldn't agree more. I want to see just how far I can go in this life.

The greatest value of life is not what you get, the greatest value of life is what you BECOME. -Jim Rohn

Payton King · #3 07-02-2013, 08:15 AM

Congrats on your changes and your new found direction.

**DOOM** · #4 07-02-2013, 11:57 AM

Was at the Route 66 Nationals this Sunday and met Danni Allen the winner of last season Biggest Loser. Got a lot of great weight lose tips. Hard to believe this girl was almost 260 pounds!

Vegas69 · #5 07-05-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOM

Was at the Route 66 Nationals this Sunday and met Danni Allen the winner of last season Biggest Loser. Got a lot of great weight lose tips. Hard to believe this girl was almost 260 pounds!

How bout sharing these secrets

Tony_SS · #6 07-02-2013, 12:47 PM

That is a pretty awesome list of things to be proud of Todd. Most people just don't care, I'm glad to hear of those who do.

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

I have to admit that my stomach has felt more active in the 3-4 days I haven't had any wheat with the exception of some beers Saturday night. I'm going to give it 3 solid weeks and report back my opinion. I don't expect to lose any weight. If anything, I feel hungrier today not having any bread.

Kelli has already bought me gluten free bread and other goodies to give it the old college try. I'm hoping for similar results to you guys.

Tony, I don't eat that much dairy. I'll have a few spoon fulls of greek yogurt with berries once a day at the most. It is non fat but certified organic. I could step it up a notch to higher fat content. I think I'll make one change with the wheat and then try cutting out the dairy. I do consume some shredded cheese and it does have a good amount of saturated fat. I'll eat red meat once a week at the least for that very reason. I do consume lots of olive oil in Kelli's cooking and on salads.

Mine was the same way at first. I was looking for bread "filler" because I was hungry alot. I just kept grabbing a banana, carrots, apples, anything. I never let myself starve, I just ate something else. The craving for 'filler' does subside to just about nothing.

If it were me, I would ditch the greek yogurt. With no fat and the sugar added, I don't see the benefit of it. I would substitute a hard boiled egg.

ps. I tried some of this for the first time this weekend. Gluten free beer, and it is awesome.

Vegas69 · #7 07-05-2013, 06:15 PM

Thanks fellas. It's been very rewarding. I'm in Big Bear Lake, CA relaxing for the weekend. I'm going to take a jog around the lake tomorrow to get in my 4th workout this week.

Tony, the yogurt does have some protein and serves as a dessert for me. I used to be a big ice cream eater.

Tony_SS · #8 07-08-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

Thanks fellas. It's been very rewarding. I'm in Big Bear Lake, CA relaxing for the weekend. I'm going to take a jog around the lake tomorrow to get in my 4th workout this week.

Tony, the yogurt does have some protein and serves as a dessert for me. I used to be a big ice cream eater.

My son was an ice cream freak! But when we figured out him and his sis were having reactions to dairy, that kinda put the kibosh on that. I got to hand it to him, he's fine going without, he even turned down chocolate milk at his buddies house, and said no thanks to Gatorade since it was the G2 stuff with aspartame in it.

On a good day the wife will make us all homemade ice cream from chocolate almond milk. That is some good stuff, without all the extra sugar and dairy.

Vegas69 · #9 07-08-2013, 10:51 PM

I'm 100 pages into "The China Study". I'm really enjoying it so far. I'll post some of the hi-lites once I get a little deeper. I will say that dairy is already a small part of my diet, but it will become even smaller along with other animal proteins.

I fell off the Gluten Free diet on vacation.

Tony_SS · #10 07-09-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

I'm 100 pages into "The China Study". I'm really enjoying it so far. I'll post some of the hi-lites once I get a little deeper. I will say that dairy is already a small part of my diet, but it will become even smaller along with other animal proteins.

I fell off the Gluten Free diet on vacation.

I fall off all the time! I had smores last night with the family. It's all about moderation. I'm 90% gluten free. That's good enough. When I fall off, I make sure it's worth it.

I read that they really don't use any dairy in China, and their breast cancer rates are super low too. However, I don't know if the problem is dairy itself, its probably all the GMO grain feed, growth hormones, antibiotics and horrible factory living conditions that our dairy comes from. Same with all animal products.

Fill me more when you have a chance.