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Been watching 21 convention videos lately

I've just been bored, not much else to do, for those that don't know I used to be pretty active, wanted to be the number 1 pua in the world but not so much anymore. Since 2009 (even before than). I've been dealing with mental but physical health issues.

I was also working in a very negative/hostile environment for about 5 years while dealing with this as well. I still have a long ways to go recovery wise, but I now have a doctor and a counselor soon too!

I think I may be able to go to the 21 convention finally this year or next as well. The videos lately I've seen from the 21 convention have been great. I think I've learned more from the 21 convention than a lot of other sources I think, it really liked opened my mind to a lot of new areas and interests.

Also like Anthony has said in the past, his convention isn't just about dating or relationships but is a broad spectrum now as well. Thats very important I find that someone is not only open minded but well rounded, it helps a lot I think in personal success and dating success as well.

Aside from that I've been working on some businesses very hard and my health is always my priority, I want to take care of that first but also reinvest into my business some as well. I want to list even more products on one of my websites, once I get enough money I'll likely enroll into a few udemy courses as well.

I want to get back into mma, dancing and my past interests as well too. I also want to write a book (or ebook), get back into acting and try some other things out maybe?

I've been working on not only self talk but also been meditating, walking daily, taking ice baths and trying to avoid gluten and soy as much as possible.

I want to start going out perhaps once a week and then move it up to a few times a week, also do more online game and focus on other aspects of my life too.

I've been doing this not even consciously it seems but i've been slowly eliminating some of my negative and toxic friends ive had since high school. I've had some of the same friends since high school and while I like to hang out with them I want those similar to me that want a lot more out of life.

I've been meeting and talking to different people but haven't met many positive, cool people I want to be around (except one friend from high school maybe who went to a nearby high school).

I may also need to distance myself from some family because they have often done more harm than good in my recovery as well. My self esteem has been rather low lately, it probably doesn't help I don't go out much but want to improve that.

Anyways just felt like posting this since i can't sleep worth a shit...

Why I took a long break from PUA and likely won't continue my pooahness

So I started this blog a long time ago, at least 4-5 years ago and in that time a lot has happened and a lot has changed. It's unfortunate what my life has become, but I don't blame myself because it was due to my health issues beyond my control. I won't go too much into depth what I've been through (and still going through), especially because there are people that have it worse and not trying to compare or compete. When I started this blog I was improving my life, not only with my dating skills but elsewhere as well. I feel I went about my life in a circumventing, round a bout way. I got too into pua, etc. and didn't focus enough not only on creating a profitable business and improving myself, although I don't regret anything and doubt much would have changed. I see pua much more differently now. I see a lot of messed up people (sociopaths) and those that manipulate to get what they want, there is also a lot of infighting. This field, dating/relationship coaching is hard to set up standards, especially because everyone wants to improve in different areas and have different goals. A lot of the old school pua techniques and teachings, are just fucking weird and/or creepy. I get that you have to push yourself and get out of your comfort zone, but I think for a lot of people, pua makes them even weirder or creepier. I'd rather focus on everything important in my life, such as my mental, and physical health as well as my business, friends and improving my social and dating skills. I spent way too much time working somewhere I got no joy out of and didn't contribute anything to my livelihood. I may get back into this in time, but it won't be the same as before and will go about it in a much smarter way. Right now I really want to fix my health issues but also bring awareness of them as well. It's so frustrating when its hard to get help for these issues but also comfort, support and get treatment for these. I've been to close to 10 doctors, about half of those have been utterly clueless and the other half, 1-2 of them were really helpful. Our government as well as our healthcare system (and insurance) is braindead and ran poorly. The basic health care/medicaid system is a joke, the doctors in the network (especially in my area) are ignorant and have no clue what they are doing. The closest clinic to me, doesn't even have doctors but nurse practitioners! I've ran into soo many people that have no clue how CFS affects me, in so many ways, and the study/research of it is lacking soo much. Compared to cancer and AIDS research there is little done, there are all these charities and causes to help them out but where is the help for CFS? In some cases it can lead to being bed bound and can kill someone. A lot of it is just a guessing game and requires buying supplements and medications (which are hard to get in the first place!), paying for bloodtests and tests that are generally aren't covered by insurance. It's hard to diagnose and then even when that happens everyone wants to debate you and tell you what they think will work. Conventional wisdom as well as conventional medicine is lacking, I haven't done enough research into healthcare, regulations and the study of it, but I don't trust a lot of conventional doctors, those that are into natural medicine or open minded are hard to find as well.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Hot Chili Challenge,

Where I've been what I've been up to

So I thought I had posted recently about whats been happening, well a lot has happened since my last post, and so much has changed. I have been unemployed since last summer (august of 2014) and while it hasn't been entirely enjoyable it has afforded me a lot of time. I have been busy with writing, managing a supplement business and working on so many things right now. To be honest I'm not giving up pua or giving up on pua but doing it differently and following more of brent smith's teachings. No I haven't been out really at all in a long fucking time. I am dealing with so many health and money issues its hard to really get anything done. Its really hard to go out as well too. I work a lot from home and working on getting a sizable income as well. I am also working on my health issues, I have chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety, hypothyroidism, among a few others. If you want to look up what I am up to lately, check out my twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/jheldt, my new blog at http://www.jaredheldt.com and also check out my youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/cfslifestyle

Naturogenix

I just created Naturogenix not too long ago and I wrote a hubpage about it with more details at: http://jheldt.hubpages.com/hub/Naturogenix-Natural-Supplements-and-Therapies-for-those-with-Chronic-Conditions?done I also have a facebook page as well for naturogenix.

New job, new side job and health updates

So things have been looking up considerably, I just recently started doing affiliate marketing again, I did it some a few years ago with the thirty day challenge. I am doing it through pajama affiliates, if you are interested you can click the link I added to this blog. I will have a new job as well too. So far my articles, and squidoo lenses are doing well, I heard about it from Ratisse, and in the near future hope to be able to work from home, especially as my health improves and i can work on ebooks, start going out more and work on myself more. I have been reading clarity by Jamie Smart which is an awesome NLP/self help book, first one I have read in a few years, so far im only a few chapters into it though.

So I've decided to post more about me recovering from what I've been going through and some things I've been working on. I am still at my job which I need to find a new one soon and fast, that place is just toxic to me and negative and possibly the worst place to work in my condition. It is sad to see and very frustrating that people don't understand what im going through and then to continue to make comments. I've snapped at a few people in the past and even went to Human Resources recently to talk about it. I've applied for an internship at a local graphic novel/comic book publishing company, and there are a few other jobs locally I will apply to that I think my degree will come in handy in getting them. They aren't ideally what I'd like to be doing but they pay more, are less stressful and are better for my health and sanity. Health wise my doctor has me on a more loose version of the paleo diet which I know Chris Kresser sometimes uses. Im going to have some rice/starches (such as sweet potatoes mainly) and some gluten free grains such as buckwheat. Also going to try to have a variety and different vegetables as well. The last time I saw my doctor, the thyroid hormone seems to be helping/working but I have mitochondrial dysfunction which may relate to methylation/snp issues which I've been wanting to look into. I had about all the tests done for Thyroid that I could get except antibodies which I want to look into as well. She also said since my vitamin D was low to get more sun and try walking everyday. I have been trying but since I work when the sun is up I mainly do that on my days off. I still have a natural sunlight lamp though that I use as well. She limited the amount of supplements Im on as well, I was taking a lot and just taking a few now. As I get better and more stuff is needed and as I absorb nutrients better, supplementation or nutrition will be used. My B12 was low and as far as I am aware If its high or low it could be methylation issues, last time it was tested it was actually high. My insulin is still high but not as high as before, but my kidney and liver enzymes are to normal levels as well. She has me putting castor oil treatment to help repair the digestive system since from what I described to her, my ileo cacal valve is messed up and food isn't being digested well enough. I have been looking into self publishing/publishing again as well, Jeff Goins has a great blog on it and even has a few of his ebooks for free. I am still doing HIT on about a weekly basis but sometimes I do take a two week break. Besides that I have been finally getting around to reading "Lights Out!" and working on getting to bed earlier and getting more sleep. I have to follow up sometime in the near future so that I can get some more testing done and see what I can do to more address methlyation issues. From what I have read and researched it can get quite complex especially when dealing with other issues such as adrenal, hormonal, thyroid and other issues (such as my fatty liver). There are primarily two genes associated with Methylation and 50 genetic Singular nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPS) that can affect it as well. So far I have only tested one of the genes for methylation and came back I was homozygous normal. My dad got tested for same one and has one bad mutation or copy so he likely has methylation issues as well as pyroluria (which I have as well).

Life Update :P

I was thinking of doing a Vlog but frankly im not up to it at the moment. I've been posting less and less on here, my youtube accounts and on the 21 convention. That will soon change! I have been working with Laurent Bannock who has been a great help but I don't totally agree with all that he does so while I listen to his advice and follow his plan mostly, there are some things he does that I don't agree with. Laurent Bannock is a nutritionist/doctor who has experience in dealing with complex health issues and gut issues.

Looking back If I could have done it over again I should have hired Chris Kresser, he is much more in line with my diet views and exercise views. Without going into too much detail I've had health issues for about the last year to year and a half, maybe even longer. At first I thought it had to do with my new diet (paleo) but as I recently found out a few months ago, I am sensitive or to put it as best I can acutely allergic to most if not all the foods I cut out, primarily grains, beans and soy. I do have exploratory surgery and am setting up an appointment with an endocrinologist. I do have to wait a lot for these tests and test results and to see what happens after the surgery and testing done on some tissues. The main problems my issues cause are brain fog and fatigue but it affects me in a lot of ways, I haven't felt like myself in a long time.

It's also sad to see, also frustrating and aggravating that not everyone is capable of understanding or comprehending what im going through or doesn't even know. I hung out with a friend of mine a couple weeks ago who made a statement that clearly shows he doesn't know what im going through, and its a similar situation at work and with some family members of mine. I know its a bit vague but instead of just going out or doing this or that im going to work on all areas of my life and be selective of who I hang out with and what I do with my time.

It is my birthday this month though which is awesome and my sincerest hope is all these issues will be cleared up within the next month or two and can start recovering within the next couple of months. Im going to go through some big changes and start progressing more as that happens, I will likely restart holosync for various reasons and start on some other goals of mine that I've had for a couple of years and also start going out again.

Im selling my 21 Convention ticket!

I decided it would best used If I could sell it and use the money for a good purpose. Im going to be selling it for about 200 dollars. This is much cheaper then the currently advertised price. It will be for the European convention but Im sure can be switched over to the American event as well.

Its the most bang for the buck as well, about the cheapest you will get for any lifestyle/pua/self help seminar or convention. I believe the European convention is a lot more pua and the american one has more variety of speakers on topics such as fitness, business, lifestyle, self help, etc. There is a lot of great free content on the 21 convention website as well.

You can see it at www.the21convention.com. Message me on facebook, or reply to this blog if interested.

Just want to set a few guidelines down for my blog

Your comments will be deleted and removed if you troll, flame, and personally attack me. Especially if you then promote your product on top of that. Honesty is great, but provide some insight, advice or help, to help me out as well. I will not stand to be insulted, demeaned, criticized or condemned in any way.

High Intensity Workout (HIT) Max Pyramid Protocol 9/16/10

Not sure what best way to record the progress but I think I have some system down as how to record my progress when doing the Max Pyramid HIT. As of now this is how I will record it: (lowest weight-highest weight)/(contractions or “reps”)/(TUL, which I believe is 20 seconds for each contraction/rep)

Pulldown: 125-185/9/3:00
Overhead Press: 95/155/9/3:00
Leg Press: 160-240/9/3:00
Forearm grab: 16-78 L=9/3:00 R=9/3:00
Bicep curl: 45-85/9/3:00
Weighted crunch: 0-45/9/3:00
Tricep extension: 40-60/5/1:40

This is my first time trying the Max Pyramid High Intensity Protocol. I read about it on here: http://www.bodybyscience.net/home.html/?page_id=798. I have to say it was one of the best workouts I’ve done in a long time, possibly ever. Weighted Crunch I think would have been better if done on a machine, last time I tried on a machine though, just couldn’t get it to work properly. Tricep extension has lowest reps/contractions because of doing it last, and was done after I had already done pulldown and overhead press. This workout was done over two days as well, the big three (overhead press, pulldown and leg press) and tricep extension on one day and the other three done four days later. Due to schedule changes at work it will be some time until I can do other exercises but I plan on doing chest press, seated row and standing calf raise.

High Intensity Workout (HIT) 9/13/10

High Intensity Workout (HIT) 9/13/10

Seated Row: 160/1:06
Chest Press: 160/:58
Pulldown: 170/:1:19
Overhead Press: 160/1:09
Leg Press: 260/1:49
Standing Calf Raise: 60 L=11 R=11
Forearm grab: 63 L=11 R= 12
bicep curl: 80/8
weighted crunch: 45/8
Tricep extension 70/8

In this week’s workout which is split up into two days, the first being big five, tricep extension and standing calf raise. The second day being weighted crunch, forearm grab and bicep curl. From last week there was an increase in reps or TULS in all exercises except chest press. I decided to do chest press later, and change up an order, someone commented on a youtube video of mine and said my chest press would go up If I did it after, the exercises that worked the shoulders.

Whether that’s true or complete bullshit I don’t know. I also increased the weight on my exercises for the big five, except leg press and pulldown, next week Im going to increase those as well. I think I will also increase the weight on the forearm grab as well.

All things aside, things at work and other areas of my life are improving as well. I’ve been playing poker and slowly but surely working my way on getting out of my job and quitting it. Im sleeping better and the holosync meditation and binaural beats I listen to every day and night are starting to show big results 

High Intensity Workout (HIT) 9/2/10

High Intensity Workout (HIT) 9/2/10

Seated Row: 155/1:03
Chest Press: 155/1:14
Pulldown: 170/1:09
Overhead Press: 155/:53
Leg Press: 250/1:06
Standing Calf Raise: 60 L=9 R=11
Forearm grab: 60 L= 10 R= 10
bicep curl: 80/5
weighted crunch: 45/6
Tricep extension: 60/5

This workout was done at Firstenburg Center, and as of now im going to keep that as my gym of choice. They don’t have as much equipment as other gyms such as 24 hour or La Fitness, but all their weightlifting and cardio equipment (which I don’t much care for honestly), is Nautilus. I did my isolation exercises and the big five all on one day. I think from now on I will separate the two, except perhaps doing calf raise and tricep extension possibly on same day.

I think I still need some adjustments on my leg press but after reviewing some MAE videos I think I know what I need to do now. The ab machine, to me felt clunky and just wasn’t able to use it right. Seated Row and overhead press the TULs went down, bicep curl went down and abs went down as well. Besides that for the most part I see improvements in all my exercises.

Next week I will be increasing weight on some of my exercises by about 5-10 lbs, I think 3-4 weeks is a good time to increase weight slightly. I might do it 2-3 weeks depending on my progress.

8/25/10 Hit Workout

8/25/10 Hit Workout

Seated Row: 155/1:08
Chest Press: 155/1:03
Pulldown: 170/1:00
Overhead Press: 155/1:06
Leg Press: 250/2:26
Standing Calf Raise: 60 L=9 R=10
Forearm grab: 63 L=10 R= 12
bicep curl: 80/10
weighted crunch: 45/9

This workout actually consisted of two days, the first being 8/25 and second being 8/29. The bulk of the workout, being the big five and standing calf raise was done at firstenburg center. I improved all my TULs, the only problem I think I had was I did the leg press on the other machine. There’s two leg press machines at firstenburg, both are nautilus, but one uses resistance plates and the other you put weight plates on it, like it’s a free weight.

Decided to do the other one, so it might have just been a mess up by me, I feel more comfortable and better form in other one but decided to use this one, this time. I don’t think it matters much what machine, they are both nautilus. I think I need to try to adjust it so I get proper position with my legs too, it feels like im too far away a bit past couple of times and its been a reach to extend my legs all the way out, or maybe its no big deal.

Anyways, my isolation exercises that I did at home, forearm grab, bicep curl and weighted crunch I felt did a lot better. I feel I have a much better foundation or grasp on where Im at with my current weight and where I want to be and a better ability to focus and push myself more every time. Work doesn’t seem to be as stressful though I would prefer to quit it soon. I might try doing all exercises on one day and seeing how I do using machines for some of these. I prefer machines as of now since Its hard for me to go until positive failure without messing up form. Later on I might do more free weight but as of now I feel good with what Im doing.

Due to my work schedule and other things that have kept me busy, this is the longest recovery time I’ve had in quite some time. It was thirteen days.

Getting things straight and priorities

I've been posting and visiting the four hour work week forum more often lately, I dont post often there, ive posted more times in fact on the 21 convention forum and other pua forums. Things seem to be getting a lot better, at least mentally at least, it doesnt seem like im going crazy or as crazy as before, and feel a much better ability to sort things out.

What caused this over the past year or so Id say its a combination of factors, burnout at my job, failure with Amway, and even dealing with a psycho chick, but also to add in there personal responsibility, not opening up more about it, not pushing myself, and even getting used to my diet, which I believe I have figured and worked out, and got the macro nutrients right.

Since I read Timothy Ferriss's book, and even before that I decided that I didn't want to work at my current job forever, and I think that even led to some of my problems over the past year, among some other problems or things ive dealt with in the past. So as of now Im going to focus on being able to quit my job, and make money more or less. Im still involved and interested in the Zeitgeist Movement but I don't see any real or big change happening soon. I've tried a few times to get freelance work but so far I have not landed one paying job, ive had a few offers but nothing beyond that.

Im sure in time I can get one but without experience and a lack of knowledge and skills (beyond writing, editing, etc. which I am no where near an expert), it makes it difficult to get jobs. Ive put up some things on craigslist and my myspace to sell but so far I havent gotten too many offers. I am still going to pursue freelancer work and jobs, and work on selling stuff that I own or have.

But as of now I am going to focus as much as I can on learning no limit Texas Hold Em, I know it might sound crazy, it has a lot to do with being in control of your ego and emotions. Theres an element of luck but there is a lot of science, techniques and ways to win. In fact its similar to pooah or pua, theres forums, groups etc.

I dont see my book or ebook which I have started and am reading books on it, to be done soon or even when I do get it done to necessarily create a muse with it. I think it will but it needs time to grow, I need time to grow, in fact Id like time off to explore some ideas and things on my own. I cant do that until Im able to quit my job.

My job has caused me some misery in the past, but I don't view it so badly, things are getting better, its still not heaven on earth, and Id rather be doing something. I also dont get paid much, and budgeting and saving up, while I do think is wise, I dont buy into the whole work for work, and the life deferment plan, which Timothy Ferriss calls it. I dont work full time but I just plain dont want to either, I could easily work full time, get benefits, and even become a line cook but I want to work there less not more.

I do get three days off and I feel bad in some ways for bitching about my job, but I personally just dont buy into the idea of having a career, set career path, etc. I feel I have a lot more value to offer then in just one field or career, theres lots of things I want to do, and in the future, make money in more then a couple of ways, I dont like to limit myself as much as I do others.

Where Im at currently I do have the time to go out, maybe even possibly every day, but as of now I only go out once or twice a week, and my pua development has been very slow progress id say for about a year. In fact I might have even regressed some but I think I've grown in a lot more ways, especially by doing meditation, listening to binaural beats and getting things straight.

My health and weight are getting a lot better, during this year I've had a lot of crazy stuff thrown my way, like not being able to think clearly, fatigue, bad insomnia and a number of other things, I think some it had to do with not balancing out my diet. I know more now what my protein, carb, fat content is or should be, and I think its helping a lot. Im still not 100 percent but I think as my workouts improve and improve (I seem to have been getting a lot more progress lately, before it was a plateau or slow progress), it will help a lot as well. Some of it might have to do with my job, I know that it probably doesn't help.

I will also be trying to focus more, get priorities straight, get rid of mental clutter or even getting rid of stuff I never use or get things done Ive had on my plate for some time but havent done. Most of it is small so I dont expect it to take too long but I have been getting rid of a lot of stuff in my bedroom, and plan on selling more, and if it comes to it, giving it away. I think how you organize and treat your living space is in some ways a reflection of how you operate, or even how your mind works and mine is currently has a lot of bs and junk in it so im going to get rid of it.

I might also look for some coaching and mentorship but I think that some places that I currently ask for advice will suffice as they have a blend and variety of people with experience and knowledge. Im speaking primarily of the 21 convention forum and four hour work week forum, and possibly other people in my life. I also see myself going to the 21 convention next year, and by that time not ever having to worry about money or even time to do it, which have always been excuses in the past. Time and money I think are just as valuable when it comes to living a life and lifestyle that I desire and want a lot. I dont necessarily want to buy a bunch of material things or goodies, but a few wont hurt, I more want to travel, learn, maybe even teach, coach, mentor, write among so much else later on.

Anyways, thats it, I have a busy week at work so not sure next when Ill post :P.

Hit Workout 8/12/10

Seated Row: 155/1:07
Chest Press: 155/:58
Pulldown: 155/1:35
Overhead Press: 155/1:02
Leg Press: 250/1:13
Standing Calf Raise: 65 L=6 R=8
Forearm grab: 63 L=10 R=10
bicep curl: 100/2
weighted crunch: 70/3

I feel I made improvement in about every exercise, only one that didn’t go up was overhead press, I tried doing my isolation exercises differently or at least some of them and going with lower weights. I tried that since I think I should go for a weight I can do about 9-10, then slowly increasing weight and getting the increased weight I use to higher and higher reps.

I know that only doing a couple of reps is as productive as doing a lot of reps. I did make a big goof on the pulldown and that I did the wrong weight, I was looking at the wrong exercise, so next week I will do 170. I’ve been listening to an binaural beat that deals with exercise, its probably alpha binaural beats for exercise and also listening to Quietude while I work out which puts me into an alpha state and more focused state, both of those combined with my holosync work and some fine tuning on my diet I think is paying off handsomely.

Unfortunately this week ill have to take a few more recovery days since I have one day off, then work two days, one is a 10 hour shift (yay…..), and then have a day off so ill have to do it on my second day off. Good for me though theres a wedding and funeral (well its not good that someone passed away), but there will be lots of food to hold me over so that’s a plus 

Hit Workout 8/7/10

Hit Workout 8/7/10

Seated Row: 155/:55
Chest Press: 155/:58
Pulldown: 170/:55
Overhead Press: 155/1:11
Leg Press: 240/2:01
Standing Calf Raise: 65 L=5 R=6
Forearm grab: L= 2 R= 2
bicep curl: 100/2
weighted crunch: 70/2

This workout is actually split up into two days, the big five exercises plus standing calf raise are performed at the Firstenburg center, then the isolation exercises (forearm grab, bicep curl, weighted crunch) are done on a separate day. Most of my exercises had a marked improvement, except for my isolation exercises, I felt a bit drained and not sure what happened but will do much better next week. Firstenburg center is by far the best gym ive gone to, all the big five exercises they have are nautilus machines. Im also getting better at performing calf raises and doing them correctly and staying balanced.

Review of Unlimited Power By Tony Robbins

I've read a few books on Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) the past but Id say so far this is one of the best I have read. The first couple of NLP books I ever read were way too technical and a bit hard to follow at times. I've even read A dummies guide to NLP and that didnt even give me a full understanding of NLP. It also uses some self development and personal development principles but Anthony Robbins primarily uses NLP as his tools for change and success. It has a very positive message, especially towards the end, and has a lot of practical knowledge. With reading this book, I've been using some of the principles and techniques to work, primarily the swish pattern, I have a much better understanding and knowledge of NLP though I would like to get some training in it in the future. In time Id like to re read it and really put all of it to work, but with future self development books, I think more and more I am going to put it to work more and not just put that information and power on the back burner. If I want change Im just going to change it right then and now and not later. I have another book by Tony Robbins Ill read in the future, but I would highly recommend this book for those looking to improve their persuasion, speaking, communication skills, and for those interested in self development and especially practical application of Neuro Linguistic Programming.