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Better Habits in Nutrition Meal Planning and Sleep Are Just a Few of the Many Reasons Alex Calvillo Loves Innovative Results

June 26, 2016 by IR Staff 1 Comment

Alex Calvillo Improved her quality of life at Innovative Results - The Orange County Fitness Playground
Improved Quality of Life

Alex Calvillo is special to me.

She really, really, really wanted to make a BIG change in her looks and lifestyle, and she had already lost a lot of weight before coming to Innovative Results.

She worked hard, and focused for a while, but became a bit frustrated with the amount of effort she put in, and the slow changing body.

I had a few deep conversations with her, and we were able to see how far she had come, as well as change her perspective on future outcomes…this is when the BIG IMPROVEMENTS BEGAN TO HAPPEN.

Her physical body continued its slow and steady improvement, but her mindset, attitude, motivation, and energy SKYROCKETED!!!

Since then, she has continued to be a new person mentally, and it has been awesome to read her raving reviews on Yelp!, Facebook, and Google+…as well as get to hear her perspective on fitness training at Innovative Results.

Check out her perspective below:

alex calvillo with three other girls at climbing gymWhen did you start training at Innovative Results?

I started training here around August of 2014.

Why did you start training with Innovative Results?

I was looking for something different than my repetitive, mundane workout routine and a friend told me he thought Innovative Results would be a good fit.

What have you improved since you started training with Innovative Results?

Push ups, sit ups, pull ups, chin ups, squats, deadlifts, rows, and the list goes on.

My mind.

All better.

What kept you coming back to Innovative Results?

The coaches and the progressions.

I didn’t have to think about what I was going to be doing for my daily workout because they write it all for you.

Each morning a coach says hello to you like you’re the only one that’s walked through the door.

So excited to be doing what they’re doing, and it shows.

Orange County Personal trainersWhat advice do you have for someone who is just getting started with Innovative Results?

Get a touch!

There’s no advice needed.

If you come, you’ll find your place here.

How has your life changed since you started training at Innovative Results?

My quality of life – hands down.

orange county gym, orange county personal trainerObviously, the workout itself has given me better mobility, endurance and strength, but I have been able to take much more away with me.

I’ve formed better habits in my nutrition and meal planning, as well as sleeping.

I’ve learned enough from Innovative Results that I can take what I’ve learned to my own job as a fitness instructor, and improve others’ quality of life.

My perspective of much of my world around me has changed and I feel happier, stand taller and am more confident meeting new people.

Something I never thought I would get from a gym.

Who would you want to experience what you get to experience at Innovative Results?

Improve Your Habits at Innovative Results - The Orange County Fitness PlaygroundLiterally anyone that needs any positive influence in their life.

So everyone!

Why do you stay committed to your improvement in and out of the gym?

Because it feels good.


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What Happens When You Are Overeating and Undereating?

April 25, 2016 by ptpt 3 Comments

2014-03-15 07.07.02By Aubrie Pohl

Think about a specific nutrition “rule” or “guideline” you follow.

Where did you learn it?

Was it from someone else or your own experience?

What effects have you noticed?

Were you overeating or undereating?

One of the most frequent requests I receive as a trainer/coach/friend/yogi is to create an exact meal plan one can follow.

If I could calculate the amount of hours I have spent on trying DIFFERENT plans on my own body, it would probably be well over 1,000.

The human balance is in a constant state of chaos.
Something that worked 5 years ago for you, might not even affect you now.

I’ve thought hard about how to summarize the essential tips on how to find a perfect balance in your life between fitness, food, and hydration to make it seem really easy, but I concluded that that’s almost impossible.

What is possible?
Creating a deeper relationship with yourself.

The perfect plan for you might not be completely clear to you at the moment, but with a daily check-in to your own body, you will develop a plan that best suits your needs, energy levels, and lifestyle.

First Things First, Eat Clean.healthy food collage

Our body is only as efficient as the nutrition we supply.

If you are not eating clean, it will be difficult to figure out if you are under fueling or over fueling.

Eat clean FIRST, and usually that will help you tune in to your body’s needs to fuel correctly.

A few major guidelines can help us make steps towards success!

1. Whole, unprocessed foods will deliver the most macronutrients and micronutrients for our system to reach its optimal level.

2. Notice how your body responds after certain foods.

3. Try eliminating gluten for a week, dairy for a week, meat for a week, and focus on how your energy levels change. Sometimes we have food intolerances that we do not even know about!

4. Drink half your weight in ounces of water.

5. Eat out less and cook at home more, where you have complete control of all ingredients and portion sizes.

Eating clean helps your body clean out the processed junk and start fueling on foods that will help you flourish!

Small changes over time WILL add up to make a big difference towards improving your quality of life.

 

Under Fueled and Under-performing

When our body isn’t supplied with enough proper calories (energy) we experience symptoms of under fueling.

Our body fails to thrive.core exercise - sidewinder

Mood changes like irritability, depression, and the inability to concentrate can affect us in our daily lives outside the gym.

During our workouts, every energy system gets drained.

You feel weak.
You can’t last a whole workout without feeling depleted.
You’re losing weight.
The thought of aerobic capacity seems like a monotonous task.
You’ve lost motivation.

These are all signs that your body is not being properly fueled.

 

Over Fueled and Overflow

If our body is prospering from clean foods but reaches its caloric (energy) intake capacity, we will start to experience symptoms of over fueling.

Yes, you can get too much of a good thing.

The energy we put into our bodies and the energy we expend are measured in calories.

You feel heavy and sluggish when you walk.
Your strength increases.
Your aerobic capacity has downgraded and you undergo labored breathing.
You gain weight.

A surplus of calories can help the body increase musculature strength, but giving the body more than it can absorb for energy will keep it functioning sub par overall.

 

A Constant State of Flux

Since we are continuously learning, shifting, developing, and rearranging our lives, our bodies get sent through those same phases.kid stuffing face

Some days might have more movement than others.

Some days may have more rest.

If our lives are full of fluctuations, shouldn’t our diet be the same?

Our bodies will most certainly tell us we should eat more on days with more movement, when we are burning more calories (energy).

On days we rest, we do not need as much food (fuel).

Knowing the difference between hunger, when our body NEEDS fuel, and appetite, when our minds WANTS food, is the key to developing the deeper relationship to our internal world.

Take the time every day to let your thoughts settle, and notice if you have any signs of under fueling or over fueling.

Over time your body will reach a comfortable fuel balance, and you will experience peak performance, enduring energy, and a greater quality of life.

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6 Keys to Improving Your Physical Health

April 3, 2016 by ptpt 1 Comment

By Aubrie Pohl

-A constant lethargic feeling.lethargic
–Achy joints and tired muscles.
-A lack of motivation and desire.
-Sitting down for more hours than standing.
-Feeling like you are capable of so much more.

These are all characteristics of a less-than optimal health.

Our physical state of health can affect every aspect of our life.

Human bodies are incredible.

Do you ever think about how much your body loves you?

Your body is always adapting and accommodating to the situation at hand.
Constantly healing.

Constantly trying to make your life easier for you.

It will get strong if you start strength training.

It will continue to breathe when you don’t even think about breathing!

However, our bodies will only work at their optimal level if we do our part to keep them in the healthiest condition that we can.

There are many ways of improving your physical health, so we can make great steps towards an improved quality of life!

Here are the 6 Keys to Improving Your Physical Health:

1. Movementvictoria anthony collage

We are born to move.

Our bodies love movement.
Without it, our joints ache, our bodies inflame, and we experience pain and weakness.

With every push, pull, reach, stretch, twist, jump, lift, and dance our bodies reciprocate and strengthen, lengthen, expand, open, and grow towards their greatest potential.

Most of our modern day jobs require us to sit for hours at a time, performing robotic motions and allowing our bodies to be stagnant. But they yearn for the freeing sensation of muscles contracting and expanding, of giving and receiving.

Encourage yourself to move on a regular basis, freely and openly, in whatever way feels best.

Even if that means circling your shoulders in line at the grocery store.
Stretching your legs while watching TV.
Twisting your spine as you lay in bed.
Moving your body is always an option.
Feeling better is ALWAYS an option.

2. Nutrient rich, Unprocessed, Living Foods.binderlayingopen_550x634

Your body takes the food you eat and breaks down the food into the macronutrients and micronutrients you need, then reassembles those into your cells to provide you with the energy that allows you to thrive and grow towards your optimal being.

However, your body is only as efficient as the material it has to work with.

The quality of food you send into your body can have a powerful effect on your mental clarity, your ability to perform, and your overall function.

The “Standard American Diet”, also known as SAD…. is sad!

Highly processed foods and a portion distortion leave our bodies critically short of nutrients our bodies crave.
Everybody is different, but we all have an intuitive wisdom that allows the fibers of our being to send us signals of true wellness.
Notice the way your body and energy levels respond after eating certain foods.

So what should you eat?

Eat foods with no labels.
More nutrient dense fruits, vegetables, lean meats.
Less sugary, carbohydrate dense processed foods.
Shop only around the perimeter of the grocery store.
Eat without distractions and notice how foods make you feel.
If you see a food that is not something your great-grandparents ate when they were young, disregard it.
Drink water all day, every day.

After all, a healthy outside starts from the inside.

3. Sunshinesun

A little sunshine every day can boost your mood and serotonin levels, our happy hormone.

If we allow our bodies to absorb a healthy amount of Vitamin D through the sun, we can prevent illnesses that occur from Vitamin D deficiency.

The sun also warms our muscles to reduce inflammation and stiffness.
a small 15 minute walk through the sunshine can do wonders for your body and mind!

Your body will tell you when you’ve had enough sun, turning a shade of pink or feeling warm to the touch.

So go outside for a healthy amount of sun and feel healthier!

4. Sleep

Our hasty, task-filling lifestyle has the ability to distract us from getting enough sleep.
We get caught up in our busy lives, and sacrifice sleep to get more things done.

Our body revitalizes itself during sleep.
Sleep is as vital to sustaining a healthy, energetic life as eating, drinking, and breathing!

Allow your body a restful night and experience yourself feeling attentive, refreshed, and more prepared to challenge your day, so you can live your full potential.

Even a short nap during the day can reinvigorate your system to take on the rest of the day!

Develop an intimate relationship with your body to discover the amount of sleep that you need, and feel your energy increase!

5. Less Chemicals

Living a life with less chemical additives can have a profound effect on your well-being.

Hand soap, shampoos, perfumes, make up, lotions, deodorants, air fresheners, and many other products can potentially contain dangerous chemicals that can disrupt your body’s functions.

As you educate yourself about what products your body is absorbing, you will be able to make conscious decisions on how to lessen the amount of toxins you take in and discover better-for-you options.

6. Positive Actions

Instilling our actions in forward momentum will allow us to continue on a path of self-transformation and success to make our lives more meaningful and satisfying.

By taking the right steps in the right direction, positive actions become intentional activities that manifest more motivation, happiness, and improved life conditions.

Mindfully build good habits, pursue goals, endeavor to live the life you have imagined and you can confidently move in the direction of your highest potential!

In fact, a change of behavior can alter how we think and feel.

Even our poses and demeanor have the potential to change the chemical make-up of our bodies.
Smile and you will feel happier!

Stand tall with your chest out and you will assert confidence!

At any moment, you have the power to construct your decisions and actions towards an improved quality of life.

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The Story of That Last Little Bit of Fat – Losing the Last Ten Pounds

February 23, 2016 by IR Staff 1 Comment

StressAaaarrgh!!

Why can’t the mirror just make it disappear?

And while I am talking about it, my pants would feel better without it, and don’t even get me started on how my shirts and blouses would fit without it.

When I step on the scale, it is still sitting there, reminding me of everything I don’t want to hear, see, or feel…

I have ten pounds of unwanted, undesirable, and un-removable body fat…I feel like I have tried everything, and it is still there, taunting me with its jiggly, bloated, bulging presence.

love handleHow do I lose the last little bit of fat?

This story has been told by all of us, and even though it feels like the last ten is stuck there forever, this does not have to be the story.

First, let me premise this story with the understanding that there is a necessary and healthy need for body fat, and it helps the male and female body look attractive. I am not here to help the person who is looking to starve and over-train every ounce of fat from their body.

I am here to help the person that truly has ten pounds (or more) of unnecessary body fat, which is doing more harm than good.

I am talking about the knee-pain-inducing, high-blood-pressure-raising,  heart-disease-increasing, depression-promoting, back-breaking ten or more pound of body fat.


We all see the shining light at the end of the tunnel. The shining light is where we have lost the ten pound baggage that has been weighing us down for too long, and now we are free to move, feel, and look amazing!

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We know it is not going to be easy, and yet for some reason we want to hear someone tell us, “all you have to do, is keep doing what you have been doing, and it will gone.” or “Just do this one exercise for five minutes a day, and that little bit of fat will disappear before your eyes.”

Unfortunately, we all know this is not true, because we have been doing the same thing for (insert insanely long period of time here), and nothing has changed.

We also know that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing, and expecting a different results, yet it is so easy to keep doing our routine. Is that because we are creatures of habit? Yes.

What if we could make a slight change to our habits, and see a HUGE result?

enhanced-buzz-8548-1367336827-9Insert good news emoticon here, because we can!

Time after time at Innovative Results and throughout my time as a fitness trainer and fitness coach, I have seen the longest lasting, biggest transformations–especially with the “last ten pound club”–from those that stay dedicated to making small habit changes for good.

The three simple steps to lose the last ten pounds are record your nutrition intake (to include hydration), twenty minutes of relaxed, focused breathing, and show up consistently to an intelligent fitness training program.

Step 1 – Record Your Nutrition Intake, Which Includes Hydration

ir_3_nutrition_prepThis daily habit change, does not mean you have to go on a crazy diet, or fast with lemon-juice and ginger for forty days, or throw away everything in your kitchen, replacing it with fresh-picked hipster organic farm goodness.

Recording your nutrition is a way for you to teach yourself what you are eating.

Sounds dumb, but it is effective, which also means it is not dumb.

You would be surprised to hear that every single person I have asked to track their nutrition, has told me some rendition of, “Wow! I did not realize this juice had so much sugar in it.” or “Wow! A half a cup of rice seems so small on my plate.”

We live in America where convenience, incredible marketing, and big/more/bigger is the way of life, especially with food.

You can imagine how much help it is to add daily nutrition tracking of your food intake.

This small habit will completely change your life, and it is so easy to implement with smart phones and apps there is no excuse but to implement it today.

We recommend myfitnesspal, because it is simple, easy-to-use, and it is FREE! (we make zero money off of the promotion of this app and website)

Step 2 – Twenty Minutes of Relaxed, Focused Breathing

breathing techniquesThere are too many studies that recount the goodness and improvement that come from focused breathing, daily relaxation, prayer, and meditation, but I want to look at this time from a different perspective.

Think about this time as a reset button.

When your day is starting to choke you out, or last night’s lack of sleep refuses to be conquered by coffee, take twenty minutes to improve your mood, relax, de-stress, unwind, and focus on one thing, your breath, instead of the million things on your list.

If this turns into a twenty minute nap, than we know you probably needed more sleep anyway, which helps our metabolic and hormonal function.

If you keep thinking about all the things you need to do or want to do, bring a pad of paper, write it down and take care of it after your breathing time, and then refocus back on your breath.

This reset is crucial for your mindset during this time of change and renewed habits.

Every time you take twenty minutes to reset yourself mentally, you are also resetting yourself physically. Whatever mistakes you made or problems you had are now gone and in the past.

You are no longer weighed down by shame, guilt, or past habits.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life, and you have the opportunity to make a new you with a new day.

Step 3 – Show Up Consistently To an Intelligent Fitness Training Program

2016-01-12 10.11.51Showing up is the hardest part, especially if you have a million things on your list, or you don’t feel perfect, or you are feeling the darkness of the tunnel, not the shinyness of the light at the end of the tunnel.

Once you show up, all you have to do is join in the calculated exercise program, and you always feel better.

If the program is a smash-fest or it is variable and inconsistent, you probably won’t feel better, so don’t get sucked into these dark holes.

Seek out good coaching, encouraging environments, and tried and true methods for your exercise program and fitness training.

Whether it is one-on-one, group training, classes, or do-it-yourself exercise programs, make sure it is progressive, enjoyable, and helpful.

Progressive workouts build on themselves, instead of randomly putting together a bunch of exercises, and saying, “do it more and do it harder and do it more harder with intensity”…sounds weird, but because of our culture this is one of the biggest mistakes when trying to lose the last ten, because the stress of these workouts add to the stress of your day, and set your hormones up for fat-retaining failure.

Enjoyable workouts are going to be a personal choice, because where I see sweaty, disheveled mats with twisted figures hiding pain, many of you see a relieving, reviving, toxin-expelling, breath of fresh mobility, called hot-yoga.

Find something you enjoy, and stick to it long enough to build a deeper than paper relationship with the instructors and coaches that can only help you if they see you more than once or twice per month.

If we focus on these three areas as new, small habit adjustments, we will begin to see where our body and mind is most healthy in terms of body fat and lean body mass.

You will see that the ten pounds have melted away, and you have new lines, curves, jeans, shirts, and relationships that you never would have thought possible.

Your relationship with the mirror, scale, closet, pictures, and people have improved, along with your quality of life.

 

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Supplements – Are Capsules or Powder Better? Find Out Now For Your Personal Nutrition, Strength Gains and Weight Loss.

December 17, 2015 by ptpt Leave a Comment

DietarySupplementQ& A: Are Capsules or Powder better to supplement with for your personal nutrition, strength gains, and weight loss?

A great question we are asked here at Innovative Results from our clients is, “should I take supplements for weight loss, muscle growth, or strength gains?”

Most importantly, please remember that supplements are meant to “supplement” a healthy diet, they are not intended to replace nutrients (real food), or apply a “quick-fix” to your fitness goals.

At the end of the day, you will still have to get moving with some form of exercise and maintain a healthy personal nutrition routine.

That being said, whether you take supplements, or are considering adding supplements to your personal nutrition plan it is important to know what is out there and what your options are regarding personal nutrition, strength gains, and weight loss.

Supplements can definitely help you stay focused, engaged and energetic through your workouts, but again they can’t help you if you aren’t pursuing some sort of fitness training.

A great start is a food journal, figure out where your dietary needs fall and work with REAL food first (if God made it, eat it…natural is better), then if supplementing fits into your nutritional and performance needs you will be well equipped with your personal blue print.

A food journal will help you stay on track with your daily nutrition, and give you a solid foundation for recovery, whether your goal is weight loss, fat loss, muscle gain, strength gain, or increased performance. We recommend My Fitness Pal, because it is easy-to-use, simple, an app on your phone, and FREE. binderlayingopen_550x634

Ready for your Personal Nutrition and Supplement Blue Print?

Our buddies from the Onnit Research Team have put together a great breakdown of using supplements in capsule or powder form and which will be more beneficial to you!

Check out – ONNIT | Are Capsules or Powders Better to Supplement With?

Ready to add supplements to your nutrition plan?

IR Founder, Owner, and Onnit sponsored athlete Aaron Guyett has some recommendations!

See Master Coach Aaron Guyett’s Recommendations Here.

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10 Healthy Alternatives to Your Typical Holiday Dinner

December 15, 2015 by ptpt Leave a Comment

kid stuffing faceThe holiday season invites a spirit of warmth and nostalgia that can infuse every corner of your home. Along with the glowing lights, carols and crisp air comes something everyone can appreciate; food.

However, when you’re motivated to watch your waistline, indulging in cookies, cakes and holiday roasts can seem decidedly counterproductive. You may even feel tempted to forgo seasonal feasts altogether, but the truth is that you can celebrate the holiday with food that is wholesome as well as delicious. Below are just a few ideas to help you get started.

1. Cotton Cheesecake
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a creamy, rich slice of cheesecake. Standard cheesecakes are quite heavy, but the cotton cheesecakes popularized by Japan offer a light, airy version that is just as sweet as it is beautiful. Traditional cotton cheesecakes utilize whipped egg whites and less cream to make them very soft and light. They are are also slow baked with the help of steam that keeps them moist, and there’s no crust to impart extra calories. Recipes vary for this confection, but some versions require as little as three ingredients, making for a dessert that is as simple as it is delicious.

2. Greens
When you want to make a meal healthier without creating a calorie bomb, the easiest solution is to add leafy greens. From bok choy to kale and mustard greens, the variety of scrumptious green flora is quite boundless. The beauty of greens is that they’ll take on any flavors you use. Delicate greens like spinach can be instantly added to stir-fry or blanched. If you have greens that are quite bitter, you’ll need to boil them much longer to render off the edgy bite.

3. Glass Noodles
Glass noodles are lower in calories than wheat-based pasta and they are excellent for anyone allergic to gluten. Once cooked, the noodles are perfectly translucent, making for a beautiful addition to any holiday meal. You can use them in a variety of ways. Stir-fry them with veggies and your favorite seasoning or make an authentic East Asian dish like Pad Woon Sen.

4. Banana Bread
A dense hunk of banana bread can certainly hit the spot, but traditional recipes are rather high on sugar and oil content. One of the easiest, most health conscious ways to prepare banana bread is by making small batches at a time with a single banana. Simply mash up a banana and add a tablespoon of molasses, a bit of raw sugar, salt, baking soda and your favorite creamer to heighten flavor. Add less than a half a cup of whole wheat flour and your batter is ready for the oven unless you want to experiment with additives like nuts, dried fruit or even dark chocolate. You can use ramekins for the cake, or even mold tiny baking dishes out of foil.

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You can prepare wholesome versions of your favorite cookies in a similar manner to the banana bread. To the same batter, add any combination of oats, coconut, chocolate chips, natural peanut butter and vanilla extract to achieve the flavor profile you desire. To experiment with texture, you can add an egg or use less or more wheat flour in your recipe. Just put the batter in dollops directly on a cookie sheet or aluminium foil that’s been coated with a thin layer of coconut oil. Sprinkle the cookies with raw sugar for an added crunch on top.

6. Zucchini Pasta
We all know that pasta can pack on the carbs and calories, but its fun form can often be too tempting to resist. When you crave pasta but want a lighter version, try using zucchini or butternut squash as a replacement. You can purchase simple devices to cut these vegetables into thin strips that really resemble spaghetti. Simply cook and prepare the zucchini as you would regular pasta, and be amazed at how well it pairs with your favorite marinara and pesto sauces.

7. Rice Bowl
Rice is a healthy and vital component to meals in many cultures around the world. It’s a whole grain that features key nutrients like iron and magnesium, and it won’t trigger gluten sensitivities. Wild rice is particularly nutritious, featuring high amounts of fiber and minerals. You can make fried rice as a side dish, or you can serve up rice bowls by adding a flavorful blend of chicken, fish or veggies on top of a plush bowl of rice. Some seasoning ideas include using soy sauce or Korean barbecue sauce with raw sugar and sesame oil.

8. Brittle
Nut brittle is a holiday favorite, and it can be a nutrient dense piece of candy considering what you add. Instead of getting store bought, try making your own. Start by simmering water and raw sugar on your stove. Once the sugar has melted and it’s had time to caramelize, you can add your nuts of choice. Peanuts, walnuts and pecans are classic, but you could also add sesame, sunflower and flax seeds, as well as dried fruit like raisins, dates or cranberries.

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9. Fish
Instead of opting for the classic large bird or ham as the cornerstone of your holiday meal, why not consider a lean meat like fish? There are so many delicious and healthy fish to choose. You could have baked salmon. As a fattier fish, it’s rich in omega-3 and other essential fatty acids our brains need to thrive, but it’s still quite low in calories. More delicate white fish like tilapia are also extremely versatile and can be utilized in just about any recipe. If you insist on frying your fish, don’t deep fry it. Gently coat your fish in panko bread crumbs and fry it in a small amount of olive or coconut oil.

10. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are naturally sprawling with nutrients, but a lot of people opt to tarnish this vibrancy by coating them in butter or a melted blanket of marshmallow. For a simple and yummy alternative, simply bake sweet potatoes that have been cut into small chunks before tossing them in a simmered brew of soy sauce, a couple teaspoons of sugar and sesame oil. A coating of sesame seeds will finish the dish, and you’re left with an Asian-influenced side that’s sweet, savory and healthy all at once.

Jessica Kane is a professional blogger who is trying to be healthier this year. She currently writes for AEDs Today, a leading supplier of automatic external defibrillators including popular models such as LIFEPAK AEDS.

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21 Low-Carb Ways to Enjoy Nutrition, Innovative Results shares POPSUGAR Fitness article

August 26, 2015 by Jessica Leave a Comment

Low-Carb Lettuce Wraps

The Innovative Results team is always looking for ways to improve our own nutrition and the nutrition of our clients.

Our fitness coaches take courses, certifications, workshops, and seminars on nutrition.

That’s just the beginning. The personal trainers at The Orange County Fitness Playground do much more to be experts at nutrition. They read books, watch videos, listen to audiobooks, and discuss nutrition tips, techniques, and strategies all the time so you don’t have to.

Got low-carb?

There are many ways to get the most out of eating low-carb. Recently, Innovative Results – The Orange County Fitness Playground – just found a very helpful nutrition article that highlights low-carb ways to enjoy dinner tonight.

Not sure what’s going to be low-carb AND delicious? Check out what POPSUGAR Fitness has lined up – 21 low-carb ways for you to enjoy your next meal!

Click Here to Read the Full Article 

Low-Carb Fruits and VeggiesBeat the bread and enjoy a little more of the FRESH crunch of these leafy greens!

Lettuce, chard, kale and collard greens are more than salad ingredients, or a means to garnish your plate for extra flare.

Up your nutrient intake and drop the heavy carbs by using one of these great bread alternatives in your next meal.

It’s time to start wrapping your meals at home or for a tasty meal on the go!

POPSUGAR Fitness lined up 21 low-carb ways for you to enjoy dinner tonight!

Try them all or find a few favorites!

Click Here to Read the Full Article 

 

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Eating Well is About Seeing Food as Fuel, While Still Enjoying Food

August 13, 2015 by Jessica 1 Comment

Nutritional Nourishment By: Aubrie Pohlkid stuffing face

At its simplest, food is fuel.

Your body is so amazing that it is able to break down that food into its macronutrients and micronutrients, and then reassemble those into your cells and provide you with the energy that enables you to grow and thrive towards your greatest potential.

However, there is a catch…

Your body is only as amazing as the material it has to work with.

green and red healthy foodThe quality of the food you put into your amazing body has a huge impact on your health!

What we eat and drink can have a powerful effect on our ability to perform, our mental clarity, and stress levels.

Since food fuels bodily processes, it makes sense that nutrient dense food encourages optimal overall function.

…. But there is a mass epidemic in our country.

A disconnection of the correlation between food and health.

The “Standard American Diet”, also known as SAD…. is sad!!

It’s a diet high in processed foods, high in cholesterol and saturated fats, rich in animal proteins and fats, and low in fiber, complex carbohydrates, and vegetables.

Our portion distortion and love affair with calories is critically short of many nutrients our bodies need to function properly.

However, a simple change in diet can create a profoundly positive impact on our physical and mental functioning.

Eat less crap

Your Body is Your Nutritionist

Before the advent of our industrialized food system, a convenience culture with more care about sales than sustenance, we learned proper nutrition by being in tune with our satiety levels and sane food habits.

We are currently living in a paradox of health.

Never before have Americans had more awareness of health and nutrition… and never have we been unhealthier.

With a pandemonium of information constantly contradicting one another, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

Our appetite intuition has been replaced with food labels, apps, book, blogs, and diet crazes stating what foods should or shouldn’t be consumed!

So we seek knowledge of nutrition not by listening to our bodies but by listening to what the media says.

We aren’t paying attention to how we feel, but to how many calories we are eating.

We are relying more on abstract ideas that our intuitive wisdom.

What to Eat?Your body loves you

Every body is different.

We all have different genetics and different dietary requirements.

Some foods will impair functioning and drain your energy while others will allow you to prosper and flourish.

Many of us are too distracted by daily affairs to bring awareness to the effects of certain foods in our system.

A balanced, natural diet full of whole foods is without a doubt filled with the macronutrients and micronutrients to support physical and mental functioning to enjoy robust health and feel satisfied.

The macronutrients are the energy-giving components of foods; the carbs, proteins, and fats.

The micronutrients are the essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to give you proper nourishment.

healthy food collageEat foods with no labels.

Shop only around the perimeter of the grocery store.

Eat without distractions and notice how certain foods make you feel.

If you see a food that is not something your great-grandparents ate when they were young, disregard it.

Drink water all day, every day.

The nutritional components in food power both the body and mind.

Appreciate every bite, every morsel, and learn to trust your body’s signal that it’s nourished.

After all, a healthy outside starts from the inside.

 

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Foods to Boost Your Brain Power Today and All Day, Try All 7 of These Great Foods to Maximize Your Brain Power All Day

July 20, 2015 by Jessica 1 Comment

Foods to Boost Your Brain, nutrition, best foods, eating better, improved quality of life, innovative results, orange county fitness trainersMuscle isn’t the only thing in our bodies that needs a boost. Our brain will also need a good recharge throughout the day.

Our ability to think creatively and clearly is being side-lined by our busy, daily workload. Being glued to the TV, computer, or phone screens doesn’t help our brain either. What can we do to have more creativity and think more clearly? How do we hit reset?

The Right Foods to Boost your Brain

It’s time to reboot our brains! We can’t think of a better way to do it than to EAT! Eating the right foods can help to boost your brain power.

Sure, exercise is a great way to get a cognitive boost. But you get the most when you pair exercise with your nutrition. These 7 clean, brain-boosting foods are key. Eating these will get you on your way to a more productive day.

Feeling a bit sluggish throughout the day? Set down that caffeine-filled cup and try out one of the SEVEN foods to boost your brain power. You’ll get the surge without the crash. You’ll have that energy you need to get things done during the day.

Experience the “7 Great Foods to Boost Your Brain Power”  in Dumb Little Man’s Tips for Life

Add a few of these key foods in your daily meals to give a good boost to your brain power. A little goes a long way to help your brain improve. You won’t be needing just caffeine to perk you up!

Interested in more nutrition ideas?

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Have questions about the foods to boost your brain power? Want to improve your nutrition? Our knowledgeable coaches can help you design your ideal nutrition plan.

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Learn These Secrets To Eating Better – What Our Past Generations Can Teach Us About Our Diet

July 7, 2015 by Jessica 1 Comment

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Photo credit to Trinity River Fitness

It is no secret that obesity and sickness is on the rise.  Food is continually becoming more and more “convenient” and our lifestyles’ increasingly more sedentary.

Being personal trainers in Orange County we experience a fair amount of the convenience lifestyle issues, especially fatigue, stress, body fat, and injuries related to sedentary lifestyles. Innovative Results – The Orange County Fitness Playground – wants all of their team, family, and community to experience an improved quality of life. We understand eating better plays a crucial role in this improvement.

“Today we cut carbs, remove fat, cook less, eat more, consume genetically modified, artificially sweetened, processed foods and spend most of our time sitting.” Which is dramatically different from the lifestyle’s of our grandparents, great-grandparents and those before them.

From food tolerances, processed foods, and food culture it is time we take our health back and work towards an improved quality of life for our future. To change the culture of obesity and sickness, we need to learn from our past generations and change the food in our diets.

The Innovative Results fitness team is always searching for great articles and resources to help improve our health, and the health of our clients.

To learn 9 principles (secrets), check out this article written by Natasha Longo – and learn Michael Pollan’s Secrets to Eating Better.

Read this FULL article and Michael Pollan’s 9 Principles of Healthy Eating on Eat Local Grown

 

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If you are ready to take back your quality of life, and continue to improve it with the Innovative Results fitness coaching team, fill out the form below.

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