Stronger Faster Healthier

This Sunday we were visited by Matt Aporta from Stronger Faster Healthier (SFH). He joined us for a Sunday WOD and then shared SFH's amazing line of fish oil and whey proteins with us. SFH has a great liquid fish oil, which tastes good and is rapidly absorbed. I've been taking their fish oil since the CrossFit games and love it! SFH's fish oil is highly concentrated so you get the most EPA and DHA for your dollar. Two teaspoons (10ml) deliver around 3.5 grams of EPA+DHA. Their products are third party tested for heavy metals and purity. Fish oil flavors include vanilla, chocolate, tangerine, lemon (my favorite), and mint and come in 10 oz. bottles. This stuff is the bomb, but don't take my word for it, try it for yourself. All of SFH's products speak for themselves. SFH also has a full line of whey protein products. We are all concerned with quality food sources, which is why we are so excited about SFH. Their whey protein comes from grass fed happy cows in Minnesota. I will be trying their Post Workout and Fortified formulas, so stand by for a review. Please take the time to check out their website or review the literature posted at CFO and let me know if you have any questions.

Weighed and measured,
Matt

Eating on a Road Trip

We're heading out of town for my 10-year high school reunion. This means that we will be spending 4.5 - 5 hours in the car up to central California, dining out with friends & family, and spending another 4.5 - 5 hours in the car back home. It's super easy to get off track with your normal eating habits & routine when you're traveling, so we are posting a series of quick video clips called "Zoleo Roadtrip," to give you tips for maintaining your Paleo/Zone lifestyle while on the road. Check out Part I: Shopping List


~Sarah

 

Part II: "Truck'n"

We packed up our trusty cooler and headed out the door this morning for our trip up north. We made sure to bring lots of water because it is very easy to get behind the dehydration 8 ball on a road trip. Sure, it means more bathroom breaks, but that is also a good time to stretch and open those tight hips up. I hope all of you have a family or personal cooler to help you keep on track during busy work days, shift work, or vacations. Here is a peak into our overused and cooler.

~Sarah

Spotlight On...Julie Schwaiger!

Today's "Spotlight On..." is Julie Schwaiger

1. What nutrition path are you following for the Challenge? Prior to the Challenge, what (if any) path were you following?

I'm following Zoleo.  I've been eating mostly Paleo for over a year now but I'm new to the Zone and still learning.  The combination of journaling/Zone has been good for me because it keeps me honest about the quantities (...nuts!) I'm eating and makes sure that I'm not finishing off small amounts of food (...fruit!) from the kids.  My weight loss is still slow going, though: about 1-2 pounds/week.  I think the biggest changes that I've made are in adding LOTS of vegetables and cutting out yogurt.

2. What is/are your goal(s) to have met by the end of this Challenge?

My goals? 1) To run faster (around 9-10 mpm/5k pace at first). I love to run! 2) An rx pull-up! I've wanted an rx pull-up for so long now. My plan is to get my idea weight next spring - around my 44th birthday. 

3. Are you allowing yourself the cheat meal/hours each week? If you are, what is your favorite cheat? If you aren't, why not?

I haven't had a set cheat meal/hours but I'm going to start because I've had small cheats, like a yogurt or a bar, that I shouldn't have.  I had an unintended cheat hour the first week when my husband brought home fresh baguette bread and Kerrygold Irish butter.  So unfair! :-)  I so could've spent that on Pinkberry.

4. What one tip would you like to offer to other Challenge participants to help them stay on track with their nutrition path?

Stay strong in the second half and keep your eye on the prize. This probably won't work for others but cashew almond butter is my answer to all cravings: salty or sweet. 1/2 tsp for the fat of a Zone meal and I'm cured. 

5. How did you learn about CrossFit in the first place?

I learned about Crossfit from Jordan. I go back to Overload's pre-Crossfit days. Some friends (...Michele!) and I were training at the track for half marathons and various races we were running when we met Paula and Jordan. The whole journey has been fun and challenging. I've benefitted from all of the stages of their success, am forever grateful and it just keeps getting better!

Fish Oil

Are you taking it? If so, answer the poll in the sidebar, and leave us a comment about your experience so far with fish oil.

Are you not taking it? If not, please leave a comment & tell us why.

Stay tuned for an informative article on fish oil and some super awesome stuff coming your way regarding fish oil!

Spotlight On...Jenny Spencer!

Today's "Spotlight On..." is Jenny Spencer

1. What nutrition path are you following for the Challenge? Prior to the Challenge, what (if any) path were you following?

Before the challenge I was just focusing on making baby-step changes in my diet.  I wasn't really following a certain path, I just was trying to make changes I could stick with...forever.  For the challenge I am following the Zone, or as I like to think, I am having balanced meals. 

2. What is/are your goal(s) to have met by the end of this Challenge?

Honestly, my goal by the end of this challenge is not to eat any different, to continue what I had been doing during the challenge.  I really am using this as a life changing opportunity.  Of course I want to lose weight and shock the DexaScan Tech (man was that a sad day) but my goal is to be healthy.

3. Are you allowing yourself the cheat meal/hours each week? If you are, what is your favorite cheat? If you aren't, why not?

I have used my cheat hours for the past two weeks but I don't think I am going to from now on.  I'm finding I don't feel good after the cheat meals, mentally and physically.  The first cheat hours were used for tacos and chocolate cake.  The next one was used for pizza and ice cream.  No rhyme or reason, more just because there were special events.

4. What one tip would you like to offer to other Challenge participants to help them stay on track with their nutrition path?

Plan, plan, and plan!  Then prep, prep, and prep!  And until you have the will power, just stay away from tempting situations.

5. How did you learn about CrossFit in the first place?

My addiction to CrossFit started from Recruiter Carrie!  Love you for it Carrie!

Paleo PB&J

Don't knock it 'til you try it:

3t almond butter 

handful of berries of your choice (these are strawberries)

Mix, mix, mix

Eat & enjoy!

~Sarah

Welcome to the Overload Nutrition Challenge 2010 Blog!

Hi Nutrition Challenge Participants!

The Nut Team has decided to create this blog so that it is a one stop shop for all of your Nutrition Challenge questions, comments, requests and information. Please visit this site daily for updates on the Calendar of Events, recipes, articles and opportunities for additional raffle tickets.

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Happy Zoning/Paleoing/Zoleoing!