Innovative Results Newsletter 6

TIPS
Get good gear. As a reward, get yourself some nice little gadgets — a sports mp3 player, a Polar heart rate monitor, a pedometer, a scale, a bike computer, whatever. Something cool that will make you look forward to your workouts.
Forget about the gear. Having said that, you don’t need any of that to actually work out. Just put on some cheap clothes and get out the door. Don’t let your lack of gear stop you, and don’t go and buy all the gear before you actually start working out.
 
“The greatest wealth is health”
-Virgil
  
Theme – Candor
Definition-Sharp honesty or frankness in expressing oneself.
 
Thoughts on Theme–Candor builds warm, thriving relationships. It creates trust, respect, and honor. By being more honest with yourself and to others you can move forward without worrying so much about looking back. Acknowledge yourself, find love in truth, and live with candor. After all, candor is the solid foundation to build your loving, happy, and abundant life.
 
“It is true that candid comments definitely freak people out at first, (but) Lack of candor blocks smart ideas, fast action, and good people contributing all the stuff they’ve got.” -From “Winning” by Jack Welch
 
 
RECIPE
Chicken Apple Salad
Makes 2 portions
Ingredients:
10 oz. grilled chicken breast
2 small granny smith apples
1/2  red onion
1 red bell pepper
1-2 jalapenos
1 lime, juice and zest
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 handful fresh cilantro
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Cut chicken into strips, apple slices, red onion slices, pepper slices. Put all this into a large bowl.
2. Zest lime and add to bowl.
3. In small food processor add jalapeno, juice of the lime and process. Add olive oil and process. Pour this over the salad and mix. If you don’t have a food processor, mince jalapeno with a knife and add to lime juice. Wisk in olive oil, then add to bowl with chicken.
4. Add lightly chopped cilantro and salt and pepper. Mix well.
5. Let this sit for about an hour for the flavors to mix. 
Per portion:
Calories  354
Fat 15g
Protein 30g
Carbohydrates 28g
Dietary Fiber 5g
To Serve:
Serve on top of a green salad for lunch. Great after it sits in the fridge for a day also.
 
understand
Everything is as it should be. 
 
Yours in health,
Innovative Results Team
866.243.4472

Innovative Results Newsletter 5

TIPS
Just lace up. Yeah, you’re dreading the upcoming workout. But don’t even think about it. Just lace up and head out the door. That’s all. After that, let nature take its course. Just relax and do what comes naturally. Which is exercise.
Join a race. Signing up for a 5K or a triathlon are my favorite motivators. It really gets me to do my workouts because if I don’t, I will look like a dork by collapsing 5 minutes after the starting gun goes
 
“It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor.”
  ~Marcus Tullius Cicero
 
Theme – courage
Definition-The attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave.
 
Thoughts on the theme- Do you have courage? Do you have the courage to follow through? Do you have the courage to wake up, face the day with a smile, and head into the world with bearing and fortitude? Do you have the courage to not let obstacles keep you from your destiny? Do you have the courage to look back on yourself with positive thoughts? I think you do! Give yourself enough love to do the right thing–even when the wrong thing looks so good. You have been given the opportunity of choice, the presence of thought, and the aftermath of infinity, go forth and be great!!!!!
 
“One man (woman) with courage makes a majority.”  -Andrew Jackson
 
RECIPE
Quinoa Salad with Cucumbers and Fresh Mint
Makes 6 portions
Ingredients:
1 cup raw quinoa
2 cups vegetable stock
1 large clove garlic
1 med bay leaf
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh chopped mint leaves
1 cup small diced seedless cucumbers
1/2 cup small diced red onion
Method:
1. Place the quinoa in a large sieve and rinse under running water for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the water runs clear.
2. Place stock, garlic, bay leaf, pepper, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over med high heat.
3. Add the quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa looks glassy or translucent and starts to open up. About 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
(*The quinoa can be frozen at this point for future use if desired.)
5. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, fresh mint, cucumber, and red onion with a fork fluffing up the grains as you toss it lightly.
Per portion:
Calories 188
Fat 5g
Protein 6g
Carbohydrates 30g
Dietary Fiber 3g
 
Recondition
In order to manifest anything it must first start in the mind. We must then act on our dreams and make them goals to be pursued until achievement. Achievements are energy, harnessed.
  
 Yours in health
Innovative Results Team
866.243.4472

Innovative Results Newsletter 4

TIPS
Do it early in the morning. My favorite time to work out is between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. Plus, I know that if I work out at this time, nothing will get in the way of the workout later in the day. It’s a beautiful time of day, not too hot, and there’s nothing like showering and going to work knowing that I’ve put in a great exercise (and it allows me to feel superior and look down my nose at those lazy bums I work with).
Squeeze it in during lunch. OK, you’re not a morning person. You’re busy. You don’t have time to work out. Well, suck it up, buster, and sacrifice your lunch hour to the gods of fitness. Bring your workout clothes, do a quick workout, and be back at work ready to tackle the afternoon.
First thing after work. None of those options work for you? Not a problem, my friend. Make it a daily appointment to work out as soon as you get off work. This will also motivate you to finish your work on time so you can get out on time for your workout. It’s great to stop somewhere to do your workout before you even get home, because once you get home you’ll probably want to relax on the couch, fall asleep at the kitchen table, or rush to the computer.
 
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.”   -Plato
 
Theme – Awareness
Definition-conscious; informed; on one’s guard; vigilant
 
Thoughts on the Theme-This is the awareness of the present, in all activities. From the resistance training in the gym to cardiovascular exercise at home; awareness is used, bringing focus to seemingly tedious tasks. All of the actions you perform in the present give you the results of the future. The body and mind is in a constant state of evolution and change. With awareness, your mind can take some (or full) control over where this evolution will take you. There are some events which you think you have no control over, yet with a refined awareness, or a superior focus, you may realize the reins were in your hands the whole time. Take the reins today, and ask yourself: “Why am I doing this?” “What will this do for me?” “How is my body and mind reacting to this?” If the present action is in line with the positive mental image of yourself, you are performing the correct present action. If it is not inline, recreate yourself that instant!
 
“A single event can awaken within us a stranger totally unknown to us.”
-Antoine de Saint-Exupery
 
RECIPE
Seared Salmon
Ingredients:
Wild Salmon filets
Salt
Fresh ground pepper
Olive oil (not extra virgin)
Method:
1. Preheat a cast iron pan or other heavy bottom pan on med/high on top of the stove.
2. Salt and pepper liberally both sides of fish.
3. Add a bit of olive oil to the pan and then place the fish NON skin side down first and don’t touch it for 3 minutes.
4. Flip to the other side and don’t touch it for 3 minutes.
5. If the filet is very thick you may have to turn down the heat and leave it on for another few minutes.
6. Remove the filets to a pan or rack and let them rest for a few minutes before eating.
Per ounce:
Calories 39                   Fat 1 g
Carbohydrates 0g                   Protein 7g
 
affirmation
Affirm what you want to be in life, and what you want to have, as if you already are what you want to be, and you already have what you want to have.  You are successful, happy, abundant, etc.
    
Yours in health
Innovative Results Team
866.243.4472

Innovative Results Newsletter 3

TIPS
Fuel up. If your workout is more than 30 minutes, you really should have some energy in you. You shouldn’t work out on an empty stomach — but you also shouldn’t eat right before you work out. Eat a banana or some peanut butter toast or a ClifBar an hour or two before your workout, and you’re good to go.
Hydrate. An hour or two before you workout. Water is best. Use a sports drink during your workout (and after) only if you’re going to go an hour or more. If you’re going to do a tough workout, stay hydrated throughout the day. In fact, go ahead and do this whether you work out or not.
 
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”
-Vince Lombardi
 
Theme – Discipline
Definition-Training, especially to instill good behavior; controlled behavior.
 
Thoughts on the Theme – As I write this I am experiencing some painful revelations about discipline (to think, you have to fail to understand discipline). I wish you could succeed and succeed and never see loss, but this is not the case. If you are to ever know discipline, you have to at least be aware of the lack of discipline.
Since we are all human, I am assuming we have all experienced this; therefore, create the good behavior you want in your mind, control it with your mind, and sustain it with your actions. This is a balancing act, so create solid foundations. For without solid foundations, one slip may mean the whole act is coming down. And if it does all fall down that does not mean all is lost. Set it up, and discipline again.
 
“We need greater virtues to sustain good fortune than bad.”       -Francois, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, 1613-1680
 
RECIPE
Napa Cabbage Sesame Slaw
Makes 8 portions
Ingredients:
1 head Napa (Chinese) cabbage
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
1 red onion
1 bunch cilantro
Juice and zest of 1 lime or lemon
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Method:
1. Cut cabbage in half length wise. Cut out core. Slice into small strips cross ways.
Place in large bowl.
2. Cut out stem and seeds from peppers and cut into strips.
3. Cut onion into strips.
4. Make dressing in separate bowl or small food processor by squeezing lime or lemon, salt and pepper and zest, and slowly adding oils to the juice.
5. Chop cilantro lightly and add to vegetables.
6. Leave the veggies separate from the dressing in a zip lock container in the fridge (they will stay nice for up to a week). Right before eating (or 1/2 hour before eating) toss the veggies with a little bit of the dressing to keep them crispy and fresh. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Per portion:
Calories  107                Fat 7g
Protein 2g                    Carbohydrates 11g
Dietary Fiber 3.5g
 
Visualization
Visualize your success and feelings through pictures, thoughts, and mental movies.
 
Yours in health
Innovative Results Team
866.243.4472

Innovative Results Newsletter 2

TIPS
Do a journal. Write your results in a journal, either online or on paper. However you set it up, make it a habit to post to your journal or log right away. It will motivate you to see your progress over time, and it’s a good way to see what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong.
Make it fun! Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. I love doing a morning run, with the sun coming up, the world so quiet, my mind left to its own devices. Enjoy yourself and you will actually look forward to your workouts.
Get a workout buddy. Find someone at your level, and commit to working out a certain number of times a week together, at a certain time. This will make you more likely to keep that workout appointment, and workouts can be a lot of fun if you spend them chatting with your buddy. Just be sure to actually work out, and not just chat!
 
 ”Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” ~Carol Welch
 
Theme – Inspiration
Definition-To have arousal of the mind or emotions; to stimulate, impel, or bring about some creative or effective effort (life, health, spirit, greatness, etc.).
 
Thoughts on the Theme- Inspiration comes in many forms, but none of them physical, verbal, or written.  Physical, verbal, written are just symbolic interactions which create modes or vehicles for the “spirit” to travel in.  Once this “spirit” comes in contact with your being, and you accept it, you now have inspirit, which can be called “inspiration.”  The key to inspiration is to be available for its presence.  There are many “spirits” out there (spirits of action, development, creation, etc.), but if you do not accept them, you will never have inspiration.  Keep an open heart, mind, and body and receive your right to inspiration.
 
“It is the greatest shot of adrenaline to be doing what you’ve wanted to do so badly.  You almost feel like you could fly without the plane.”
-Charles Lindbergh
 
RECIPE
Grilled or Roasted Pork Tenderloins
Ingredients:
Pork Tenderloins
Olive oil (not extra virgin)
Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper
Method:
1. Preheat grill med/high or preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Rub tenderloins with olive oil, salt and pepper liberally all over the outside on all sides.
3. Grill or Roast for about 18-20 minutes. It takes about 12-15 minutes per pound and most tenderloins weigh a little over a pound, so they don’t take long to cook.
4. Let the tenderloins REST without touching them for at least 10-15 minutes after cooking. This will insure that they stay juicy and continue to cook for a few minutes after pulling them off the grill or out of the oven.
Per ounce of pork tenderloin:
Calories 48
Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
Protein 8 g
 
imagine
The never -ending, all-seeing, all-knowing, truth that is the spirit, unity, and energy called God or Universe or Allah.
 
 Yours in health
Innovative Results Team
866.243.4472
 

Innovative Results Newsletter 1

 
 TIPS
Schedule workouts. Make appointments with yourself to workout, at a specific time and place, just as you would with any other appointment.
Make it a habit. If you can do exercise at the same time, every single day for a month, you are more likely to make it a habit. Consistency makes habits more ingrained.
 
“Neutralize Negativity with your Positivity!”
-Aaron Guyett
 
Theme – Resolve
Definition- To decide firmly; intend.
 
Thoughts on the Theme- Without this action of intention, all of one’s plans for success, love, health, fitness, happiness, riches, and beauty may fall to the wayside.  As one practices resolve everyday, they will feel themselves closing and completing goals and objectives they once thought were impossible.  Let your intentions will the life you imagine through resolve.
 
“The secret to success is constancy of purpose.”
                                    -Benjamin Disraeli
 
RECIPE
Italian Turkey Meatloaf (Makes 8 portions)
Ingredients:
2.5 lbs extra lean ground turkey
1 small onion
1 small red or green pepper
2 ribs celery
1/2 cup zucchini (optional)
1/2 cup broccoli stems (optional)
1 Tbsp garlic chopped
Dried Spices:
1 Tbsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 egg whites
2 cups rolled oats
Method:
1. Cook all veggies until just done and soft, adding the garlic during the last minute or so of cooking (about 12-15 minutes total). Set aside to cool.
2. Pre heat oven to 425 degrees.
3. Put all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well with your hands.
4. Rub 2 loaf pans liberally with olive oil or use silicone pans (works best). Fill loaf pans with meatloaf mixture.
4. Place pans on baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for approximately 35-45 minutes or until it reaches 135 degrees with a meat thermometer.
5. Remove from oven and let rest for at least 20-30 minutes.
6. Turn out onto a cutting board and slice into thick slices.
Per portion:
Calories  312        Carbohydrates 17g
Fat 13g               Dietary Fiber 1g     Protein 30g
 
Positive Perception
I am grateful, thankful, and appreciative of every moment! I have faith in the universe and the intelligent work being done within the space-time continuum. I take joy in knowing that everything happens for a reason and it is all as it should be. I am thankful for my vibrant wellness and super longevity. I am thankful for my happy, loving, and abundant life. I am thankful for my successful, global business. I am thankful for my knowledge, memory, and pro-active approach to life. I love you and I am loved. I am happy for you, and I am happy. I am happy you are abundant, and I am abundant. I am love, happiness, and abundance. I live for myself, my family, and my business, because I am remembered for the love, happiness, and abundance I give the universe. The universe reciprocates my contributions! The source is kind and gentle in the lessons for my life. I am of and with everything that is the Lord, God, Energy, Universe, Life, Love, Force, Unity

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Innovative Results Newsletter #10

Tips

• 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 knowledgeable

“Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit.  When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.”   -B.K.S. Iyengar

Theme – Leadership

Definition-the position or guidance of a leader; the ability to lead (lead-to guide or direct, as by persuasion or influence, to a course of action or thought)

Thoughts on Theme – A leader has many faces, all creating one action–a following. This following is commanded and controlled by passionate ideas spoken and written by important minds. If one were to journey through the mind of a leader, they would not find much doubt, they would not find much sorrow, and they would not find any obstacle too large. One would likely find passion, energy, and motivation to accomplish whatever leadership task this person was aligned with. Be a leader of your own life, and lead your life to success!

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” -Jack Welch “Winning”

Recipe – 15 Minute Asparagus, Tofu Stir Fry

This quick and easy vegetarian meal is very flavorful without a lot of ingredients and allows you to enjoy the nutritional benefits of these foods with minimal effort. Using the Healthy Stir-Fry cooking method makes this recipe even healthier with no heated oils while enhancing the natural flavor of the vegetables.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

* 1 medium onion cut in half and sliced medium thick
* 1 tbsp vegetable broth
* 4 medium cloves garlic, chopped
* 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
* 3 cups thin asparagus cut in 2 inch lengths
* 1 medium red bell pepper, thin julienne in 1 inch lengths
* 4 oz extra firm tofu, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 2 tbsp rice vinegar
* 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
* salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:

1.       Heat 1 TBS broth in a wok or 10-12 inch skillet.  Healthy Stir Fry onion in broth over medium high heat for about 2-3 minutes stirring constantly. Add garlic, ginger, asparagus, peppers and continue to stir fry for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
2.       Add tofu, soy sauce and vinegar, turn heat to low and cover for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, yet still crisp. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.  Serves 4

Healthy Cooking Tips:

Make sure all your ingredients are cut and ready before you start to stir-fry. Once you begin, this recipe cooks quickly and it would be easy to overcook your vegetables if you are still chopping. Also, for quick cooking, make sure you choose thin asparagus and cut the peppers thin. That way, they will cook fast, and your dish will taste fresh and alive.

Visualize

“When you visualize your goal and repeatedly focus upon the thoughts, images and feelings of what you want, you develop within your brain’s neuronal structuring a new blueprint for the future. It is this new blueprint which allows you to notice in your everyday life the information, guidance, ideas, insights, and inspirations that will lead to achieving your goals.”  – Patricia F. Hare