An easy choice for lunch!
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have been Crossfitting regularly or, at least, have begun to put Crossfit above all other forms of fitness.
Perhaps you are beginning to see some changes in your performance, health, and energy levels. Maybe you have noticed that climbing a flight of stairs isn’t as bad as it used to be or your body composition has shifted in a positive direction - all side effects of regular Crossfitting habits.
There is more to Crossfit than simply doing the wod’s, and that piece of the puzzle relies heavily on….here it comes….your diet! (I can hear the “sighs” and “grunts” already.)
We’re not talking about going on a diet. That type of diet does not work. The diet Crossfit advocates – Zone – is the foundation for everything we do in Crossfit. In order to reach your body’s full potential, you need to keep an eye on total consumption and the proper balance of macronutrients (protein, carb, fat).
Common questions concerning Zone:
Does the Zone mean “low carb?
Zone does not mean low carb. We need them! Especially when our bodies are trying to keep up the intense demands that are put upon them from Crossfitting. Carbs should account for about 40% of your total caloric intake. Great, right? So what's the problem? Problem is, most folks consume entirely too many unfavorable carbs (highly refined foods such as pasta, white bread, bagels). They are good-tasting (even addictive!), they’re everywhere and, in many cases, we’ve been told they are healthy (because…oh yea…. they’re “low-fat”...sheesh)!
So what should I eat?
Simply put, eat garden vegetables, especially greens, lean meats, nuts and seeds, little starch and no sugar. The smartest way to shop at the grocery store for Zone is by staying in the perimeter of the store and avoiding most of the aisles, where the highly refined and processed foods are.
One doesn’t have to start by eating strict Zone right from the start, but we can certainly steer you in the right direction. Whether you want to drastically change the way you eat, or whether you want to take baby steps – we can help. Damon, Priscilla, Becca and I can answer questions you might have regarding nutrition or Zone.
Coming soon!
A nutrition blog that will contain news articles, tips, faq’s and answers related to nutrition and Zone.
Wednesday WOD:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps of:
SDHP (75#/50#)
Push Jerk (75#/50#)
**Due to my daughters swim meet, there will not be a trainer for the 12:00 class.
I apologize for any inconvenience.**
**Wasatch Crossfit will be closed July 4th and July 5th in observance of the holiday. I will be posting wod's that can be done at a park or at home**
Results from Tuesday's wod:
Max Squat/Max DL
Chris 205/265
Carol 115/120
Estela 115/120
BJ 245/295
Shawn 155/245
Jason 205/265
Courtney 105/150
Sethy 100/105
Sherry 95/125
DJ ?? (DJ came in, got in his workout and left in a flash! Hopefully, DJ will post his results)
Welcome to Adam! He did his first Crossfit WOD #1 @ 5:04. Awesome work!
