Nutrition Challenge Update! 10/1/12
Today starts our first day of our 30 day nutrition challenge. Don’t forget to set a goal and make it public.
Catina will start posting some resources and recipes on the “Nutrition Challenge Updates” page. There is already some great information there. If you want a highly recommended book, check out
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936608693/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_asp_p6BOE.19A5ZYK
Now, for those of you that are still on the fence about trying the nutrition challenge, here is an update from those of us that are currently on the LuRong Living Paleo Challenge:
Week 2: 9/30/12 – LuRong Living Paleo Challenge
From Whittney:
Week 2 was great. Cheated 2x this week. Both planned. Going for 0 this week. I’ve lost 4 pounds (roughly). I realize this week that preparation is key – always know what I’m eating for the day so there’re no surprises.
From Brittany:
Week 2 was a little more challenging. I fell off the Whole 30 wagon due to the Steve’s Club Paleo crunch I ate which contained honey. I’m going to give the Whole 30 another try this October. Cutting out sugar from my diet is a necessary evil. I didn’t work out in the last week with the exception of the third baseline wod for the LuRong Paleo Challenge. I felt rough during the wod but I think driving in a car for 11 days straight will do that to a person no matter what.
I’ve lost 5lbs since September 18th despite my road trip and lack of proper sleep and exercise. I’m excited to see what happens once I cut sugar out again and am regularly hitting the wods at the gym. I hope to shed another 10-15 pounds by the time the challenge ends in November but most importantly I hope to dump this pesky obsession with sugar!
From Lindsay:
I made it through this week with no cheats. I even made it through Aimee and Jeremy’s wedding with only 1 glass of wine! I am feeling great this week. More energy, better recovery after workouts, and I am not crashing 4 hours after eating like I normally do. It’s still hard to stay on top of cooking and having meals prepared. I feel like I spend half my day in the kitchen between cooking and constantly cleaning up after I cook. But it’s getting easier and the benefits make up for the constant cooking and preparing meals.
From Rick a.k.a. Gonzo:
So far, so good. I have not cheated, however, I dream of drinking a beer and eating chips. Lindsay and I have gotten better at preparing our meals, which has made the challenge much easier. I am down 5-6lbs since starting. I think all the weight has left my arms… my spaghetti straps for arms. I have been feeling great. I don’t know if my gym performance has increased yet… time will tell.
Sunday, September 30th 2012 at 9:49 pm |
I’m going to participate! My goals are 1. To eliminate sugar and artificial sweeteners from my diet. 2. Follow the Paleo Diet for the month of October. :) Good luck to everyone who is doing the challenge!
Monday, October 1st 2012 at 10:43 am |
Excellent Vicki!. Those are some great goals.
Andy has also decided to join in the fun.
So far we have:
Whittney
Lindsay
Catina
Brittany
Vicki
Andy
Rick
Anyone else joining in?
Wednesday, October 3rd 2012 at 10:30 am |
I forgot to mentioned that I started the challenge even a few days before October as well… First I thought I’d keep it to myself but what the heck. I’m in!
My goal is to cut sugar mostly after meal desserts, and Want to lose 5 – 6 lbs. I’m 190 lbs right now.
Monday, October 1st 2012 at 12:02 pm |
Count me in!!! I will stock up today & start tomorrow! Is there a certain location to log our goals? I was going to ask after WOD, but IF I survive it I will likely be unable to form a cohesive thought. :)
Monday, October 1st 2012 at 12:24 pm |
Christy, that is great!. You can post them here and/or send them to me. I will compile the list of goals and put it on the Nutrition Challenge Page.
Monday, October 1st 2012 at 3:13 pm |
Some how Catina has talked me into doing the challenge. I should never make decisions when I’m under the influence of wine.
No really this will be good. I’ll be following from OCF!
Monday, October 1st 2012 at 6:27 pm |
YEAH LAURA!!!! Bahahahaha, see where massive drinking gets you? I’m so excited to see people jumping on board. Can’t wait to hear everyone’s progress.
Monday, October 1st 2012 at 8:48 pm |
Yeah, Laura! It wasn’t the wine either. You just love a good challenge. Day one down and only 29 to go.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 at 11:24 am |
I’m just getting started with Crossfit, but I’m in too! I was really strong on the paleo diet back in ’09-10 and lost a lot of weight. Time to get back on track!
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 at 11:48 am |
Okay, I’m on board!!! Here are my goals:
1. Don’t get injured! Ha, just kidding! ;) Loose 6 pounds.
2. Add to the weekly work out routine:
Run/ Spin x 3 a week and Core Work x 3 a week
3. Active Play with Bella x 2 a week (run, tricycle)
Active Outing with Bella x 1 a Week (kayak, hike, etc)
4. Plan ahead with further thought on nutritional content.
5. Understand what the Paleo Diet entails. ;)