Achieve Results Nutrition and Wellness Podcast

5 Performance Nutrition Principles from an Ex-Athlete's Decade of ExpertiseIn this episode, the speaker, an ex-professional athlete and nutrition expert, breaks down five performance principles learned over decades in the industry. He emphasizes that proper nutrition is key to optimizing performance and saving time, energy, and money on unnecessary supplements. Key points include: 1) Calories...

Breaking Down the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans In this podcast episode, we delve into the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, offering a comprehensive review and highlighting key updates. We discuss the move away from ultra-processed foods, the revamped protein recommendations, the emphasis on gut health, and the incorporation of healthier fats. We also touch on the controversial aspec...

Unlock the Secrets of Appetite Hormones: Leptin & Ghrelin Explained for Fat LossIn this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of appetite hormones—specifically leptin and ghrelin—and their crucial roles in fat loss and appetite management. Learn how understanding these hormones can help you work with your body to achieve your health goals. Discover how leptin, produced by fat cells, a...

In this video, we dive deep into the science of VO2 max and Zone 2 training, exploring their importance for longevity and overall health. Discover the misconceptions around fat-burning zones and learn how to optimize your fitness routine for better cardiovascular health, metabolic efficiency, and endurance. We'll break down the different training zones, the benefits of high-intensity interval...

Join Adam Ross, a former Division One and professional athlete turned registered dietitian and performance strategist, as he dives deep into conquering food cravings that derail your progress. In this episode, Adam covers the neurobiology of dopamine and reward systems, the role of hormones like leptin and ghrelin, and the psychological and emotional factors influencing food cravings. Packed with...

Animal vs. Plant Protein: Understanding the Best Protein Sources for Optimal HealthAre you confused about the differences between animal and plant proteins and which one is best for you? This video breaks down the specific nutrients that each protein source provides, including bioavailability and the unique benefits of both. Learn how to pair animal and plant proteins to create a nutrient-dense di...

In this Episode we tackle the common struggles of staying on track during the holiday season. From avoiding stress, over indulgent meals to finding ways to stay consistent with your workouts, we explore simple tips and tricks to help you maintain balance. Remember, it’s about consistency over perfection- you don’t have to be perfect, just keep the wheels on the bus! Tune in to learn how...

Top 5 Worst Gym Exercises Debunked In this insightful episode of the Achieve Results Nutrition and Wellness Podcast, Adam Ross, a seasoned Registered Dietitian, and Dr. Krista Fazio, an expert physical therapist and athletic trainer, discuss the five worst exercises commonly seen in the gym. They share personal experiences and expertise, critiquing exercises like compound movements, planks, burpee...

Mastering Midlife Health: Hormones, Fitness, and Nutrition with Dr. Jannine Krause In this comprehensive episode of the Achieve Results, Nutrition, and Wellness podcast, Adam discusses the intricacies of optimizing women's health, focusing on those over 40, with Dr. Jannine Krause, a specialist in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. Dr. Krause shares her personal journey from aspiring snowboard...

Unlocking Sustainable Fitness and Wellness with Dr. Alan Bacon In this episode of the Achieve Results, Nutrition, and Wellness podcast, host Adam welcomes Dr. Alan Bacon from Maui Athletics to explore the transformative power of nutrition, exercise, sleep, recovery, and mental performance. Dr. Bacon recounts his inspiring journey from dental surgery to establishing a successful coaching business....

Unlocking Nutrition and Fitness: An Inspiring Conversation with Tony Cristodulo In this episode of the Achieve Results, Nutrition and Wellness podcast, host Adam dives deep into the world of nutrition, exercise, and wellness with special guest Tony Cristodulo. Tony, a UFC veteran, BJJ black belt, and renowned fight coach, shares his incredible journey from an obese teenager in Greece to a world-cl...

In this episode I discuss the power of creating a "friendly" approach with your wellness focussed lifestyle!  The best friendships are low stress, with a ton of appreciation!  If we can create a friendship with the daily actions that will lead us to our health and wellness goals. We will undoubtedly enjoy the process more and create a lot more sustainability! 

In this episode I reveal my top 10 favorite foods that I believe will help most people reach their health and body composition goals with greater ease!  Please enjoy my Top 10 Favorite Healthy Foods!! Feel free to steal these and incorporate more of them into your daily diet!! 

In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with fitness legend, Frank Sepe. From training in his Queens, NY basement as a kid, to training with Arnold at muscle beach. Frank has been featured on over 500 fitness magazine covers and has created himself a lucrative and lifelong career in the fitness industry in various different roles! In this episode, we discuss how to create fulfillment...

In this podcast, I speak with Nick Lambe, the online sleep coach on everything you need to know about how to get a good nights sleep! In this episode, we discuss the habit based approach you can take toward falling asleep, faster, sleeping deeper, and getting better quality, sleep more often! Nick has a different approach to helping people sleep better, rather than handing people a list of differe...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking to Dr. mike T, Nelson! He is an absolute wealth of knowledge who has spent decades in the nutrition and performance space. In this episode, we get deep into the weeds of both metabolic flexibility and physiologic flexibility! Dr. Mike provides some very real world application to improving your metabolic and physiologic flexibility, ultimately making...

Aram Grigorian is a professional nutrition coach and personal trainer based out of San Diego, California. In this Episode with Aram, we go heavily into the practical, and realistic ways that people can improve the consistency of their diet adherence! Aram is a very straight shooter and his nutrition advice is incredibly sound! He is not afraid to to discuss the harsh reality that much of peoples d...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking to Doug Cook RD, as we review how to improve your health span. This episode is all about anti-aging, and how to improve your quality of life later into life! We talk about the CD 38 protein, and its effect on the aging process, and how to battle against it! Doug also reviews the fitness and nutrition strategies that he himself has been putting...

In this episode I review my P's and Q's model for dietary success By simply minding the 5 P's that are vital to your individual dietary success, you can create a dietary strategy, a lifestyle, and a persona that you are a healthy eater.  This framework has been proven successful hundreds of times and is a vital part of the wellness process for anyone looking to make positive change in their l...

In this episode I discuss the importance of understanding the fundamentals of eating. Calories and Macro nutrient composition of the food a person eats are vitally important, and yet, most people do not understand these terms, let alone understand how to eat in a manner that supports a balanced calorie and macro nutrient intake! So in this episode I review the 4 Macro nutrients and their calorie i...

In this episode I break down the idea dietary strategy for building the most muscle while minimizing any addition fat mass!  This episode reviews the caloric and macro nutrient structure needed to create an anabolic environment that your muscles will grow from, while minimizing fat accumulation at the same time.  In this episode I review the importance of calorie and protein intake, as w...

In this Episode I cover how to identify when your diet is longer working. This episode gives you all the signs and symptoms of a bad diet, or a calorie deficit that is longer doing the job, and how to make adjustments that won't reverse your progress and hard work!  IG- Adam_Ross_RD FB- Adam Ross Website- arnutrition.net

In this Episode I speak with Dr. Dwayne Jackson on all things supplementation. We review how to make sure you're purchasing quality supplements that will help rather hurt your wellness approach. In this episode we speak about how to find a quality supplement, and a quality supplement brand. We discuss the do's and don'ts of supplements and how to avoid wasting your money with products that won't w...

In this podcast I cover the 5 fundamental skills needed for nutrition mastery that you should focus on before starting to count calories, and I thoroughly review how and why they play such an important role in driving results. The 5 fundamentals are as follows: 1. Protein 2.  Fruit and Veg 3. Food and drink quality 4. Food Quantities 5. Hydration