30 Day Paleo Challenge

What? - A 30 Day Challenge to see how good you can look/feel/perform by changing the way you eat

Why? - Seriously?

Where? - CrossFit New Albany

When? - We will be meeting May 8 at 6:15 PM at CFNA. The challenge starts May 9

Cost? - $35 per person
            Why does this cost money?
            The Paleo Challenge is more than simply changing your eating habits. At the meeting, we will be going over many different things. Such as: * Nutritional Choices, Grocery Lists, Meal Plans, Gluten/Soy/Dairy Intolerance, Glucose Levels, Supplements, Omega-3s, and much more! You will also be receiving a one month supply of Nutrilite Omega-3 Balanced Health. And besides, look how much a one-on-one costs anyway :)

We will be meeting 2 weeks into the challenge to see how people are doing. What worked, what hasn't. What's been hard/easy. And (the best part) to compare recipes!

Sign up at CFNA BEFORE the May 8 meeting. Make checks out to Keith Simon.

This is not limited to just members of the gym. If you have friends, family, spouses, kids, co-workers, whoever you know that wants/needs a nutritional change, bring them (same cost per person).

You work hard in the gym, make your body work just as hard outside of it.

How we look vs. How we feel

Go ahead, call me cocky, but I like the way I look. I've worked hard to be in the shape I am, so there.  Take it or leave it (just had to state that first).

Then, tell me why some mornings I feel like this guy?!?!?!

How we take care of our bodies before and after we workout is just as important (actually, it's more important) than the actual workout.

There are a few things to keep in mind that will help with recovery:
-) Getting in a good pre-workout "meal" is important. about 1.5-2 hours prior to working out, make sure you have some fuel in your system. Sometimes this can be difficult with your schedule, so high quality bars are also a good option if you're in a pinch.

-) Drinking plenty of fluids (water, sugar free beverages) throughout the day is very important. Your really can't get enough water, especially just after a workout. At minimum, aim for at least half of your body weight (in ounces). i.e.) A 200# person should try to drink at least 100 ounces of water each day.

-) I have seen great results when I use a post workout Recovery Shake. Immediately following your workout, your body is CRAVING the things you just took away from it. REPLENISH YOUR BODY. I have had great results with the Nutrilite Quick Recover Drink. I also pair it with the a teaspoon of Vanilla Protein Powder.

-) When I go to sleep, especially after a really taxing workout, I wear my recovery tights. Compression pants work as well. It really makes a big difference when I wake up in the morning.

-) STRETCH - FOAM ROLL - LAX BALL WORK - EMBRACE THE PAIN

-) And last but certainly not least..........FISH OIL. I can't express enough how important this vital Omega 3 is for you. The more the merry! I suggest beginning at least with 3g/day. Personally, I take between 9-15g, depending up on the week of workouts. Ocean Essentials Balanced Health is a great place to start.