Sugar

This video is from the New York City Health Department. I kinda get a little nauseated watching it. Too bad they had to promote low-fat milk when we all know full fat is better :)

Why You Crave

Here is an article from Practice CrossFit giving reasons why you crave certain foods and what to do to ease those cravings:


Sometimes a pizza just does sound that good. Or maybe you're a pastry kinda person. Possibly a wine and cheese connoisseur, or even a beer aficionado...if there is such a thing. Clearly, sometimes you just want what you shouldn't have. Most of the time, just say no. However, sometimes your body could be "craving" a specific nutrient housed within the shell of whatever product contains it. Thus why instead of "salt", we think "pizza".

Overtraining

The following video comes from Catalyst Athletics. The speaker is Gant Grimes and he talks about overtraining and some cues to recognize overtraining. He also discusses the importance of rest and good/proper nutrition in order to enhance recovery. Near the end of the video he refers to GH and test. These hormones are growth hormone and testosterone.

WEEK 1

One week under our belts. How is everyone doing? I can only assume that things are going well since I haven't heard too much. Some people have already succumbed to the temptations of foods not permitted during this 6 week challenge. Hopefully you have gotten back on track and will stay committed for the remaining 5 weeks.

Post any thoughts, concerns, progress, set-backs, etc to the comments section.

Whole 30 + Max Effort Black Box

CrossFit Potential and CrossFit Orillia, both owned by James Gordon, recently did Whole9's Whole30 program and a strengthening program know as Max Effort Black Box (MEBB) designed by Michael Rutherford. Now this was in no way, shape or form a scientific study but the results of the experiment speak volumes.

All of the participants have been practicing CrossFit for some time rather than having brand new individuals in the experiment. New individuals will automatically show significant increases in performance over a short time whereas seasoned CrossFitters may have smaller gains.

Check out the post on the Whole9 website.

This shows that cleaning up one's diet can (and does) result in positive gains.

How to become diabetic in 5 easy steps

If you would like to become diabetic in as short a time as possible, or if you have someone you don't like--ex-spouse, nasty neighbor, cranky mother-in-law--whose health you'd like to booby trap, then here's an easy-to-follow 5-step plan to make you or your target diabetic.

Day 1

Here we go again with another installment of CFK's Nutrition Challenge. We have more people participating this time. We are happy to see that. I hope you will notice a difference in your body composition and performance by the end of the 6 weeks.

Feel free to log your food by clicking the button above or just post comments/questions/concerns there.

Please utilize the recipe box on the right-hand side if you come across an amazing recipe!

Train hard, eat well, and have fun!

I forgot to mention this... If you're going to measure or photograph yourself, here is what you need to do:

Photos
Take a frontal, side, and rear shot. Men in short shorts. Women in sports bra/bikini top and shorts short enough to expose thighs. Take the photos close enough so you can see definition.

Measurements
Women
Measure your waist at the belly button. Measure the widest part of your hips.

Men
Measure your waist at the belly button, your neck at the base, and your chest (just under the armpits).