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Innovative Results Newsletter 16

August 4th, 2009

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Drink sport/recovery drinks and eat starchy carbohydrates (pastas, rice, whole grain breads, oats, etc.) only within the first few hours after exercise.

Green tea and water should make up the majority of your fluid intake.
It’s especially important to stay well hydrated [...]

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Innovative Results Newsletter 15

August 4th, 2009

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Control portion sizes
The hand method is used to ensure you’re eating healthy portions relative to your body size. Since you base your meal size on the size of your hand, men will likely be eating larger portions than women. While this method is an approximation, it will help keep your portion sizes reasonable. The hand [...]

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Innovative Results Newsletter 14

August 4th, 2009

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Eat complete protein, healthy fats, veggies and/or fruits with every meal.
The simple fact is, our bodies work better with a balance of carbohydrates, fats and protein. Not only is protein essential for building healthy muscle and maintaining a strong immune system, it stabilizes insulin levels, which leads to steady energy throughout the day. One more [...]

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Innovative Results Newsletter 13

August 4th, 2009

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Eat every 2-3 hours (6-8 meals per day). If you’ve been following the typical nutritional advice of cutting back on calories and consuming no more than “three square meals” a day in the hope of shifting your fat-burning efforts into high gear, you may actually be throwing the whole process into reverse. According to scientists [...]

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Innovative Results Newsletter 12

August 4th, 2009

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Go for the long haul. Don’t think that you will become fit and healthy and sexy in one month. Think of exercise as a life-long habit, and your goals will come to you eventually. You’ll get there!

“Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness”. – Earl of Derby

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Innovative Results Newsletter 11

August 4th, 2009

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Warm up. If you’re going to do any kind of exercise, don’t do it with your muscles cold. Gradually get your heart pumping and blood flowing. You’re less likely to injure yourself, and your workout will be more enjoyable.
On stretching. Sure, flexibility is important. But stretching out cold is a good way to get injured. [...]

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Innovative Results Newsletter 10

August 4th, 2009

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Star chart. Yeah, you know what these are. But they’re very motivating. Do a workout, put up a star. Fun!
Get a trainer. You certainly don’t need one, but there’s nothing more motivating than a trainer. Almost like a workout buddy, in that you are very likely to make the appointment, but less chatty and more [...]

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