Strict Adherence to Your Plan but Still Not Seeing Results? This May Be Why…

Admin Elite Performance
Fri, 29 Jun 2018 20:06:38 +0000
Nutrition, VancityFit

Are you putting out a ton of effort and still not seeing the results, this may be why…

Studies show that most diets fail. Even with proper adherence people still struggle with how they look and feel because their physiology doesn’t work the way it should. Sometimes this is due to a hormonal imbalance, but more often it’s due to dietary deficiency- or lack of getting the right amounts of vitamins and minerals into their diet.

A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition researched 70 physically active individuals, results indicated these as the top vitamins and minerals were most deficient in:

iodine

vitamin D

zinc

vitamin E

calcium

They also found the majority of participants suffered from:

Dehydration- lack of water consumption throughout the day

Insufficient amounts of most vitamins and minerals

Insufficient protein (particularly in those following a reduced caloric diet)

A deficiency in Essential fatty acids

To ensure you’re reaping the full benefits of your exercise regimen proper nutrition is vital. We believe the best results are always personalized- and working with a certified nutritionist to build out your meal plans will be the most efficient and effective method of helping you meet your body composition goals. However these are some simple fixes to increase the amount of nutrients in your diet:

1. Increase your water intake

2. Try to get a wide array of nutrients from whole foods whenever possible- supplement when needed by adding a smoothie full of vegetables, a little bit of fruit and/ or enriched with a protein powder is an easy way to do just that

3. Consume a variety of essential fatty acids.

4. Consume a palm full of protein dense food at each meal

This advice is generalized- we always recommend consulting with your healthcare professional before making any changes.