Clarifying Blocks
bananaquite
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Before you start your Challenge, read pages 2 and 3 of the Zone Diet article:
http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/CFJ_2015_05_Zone6.pdf
Page 3 is an explanation of "Blocks" and suggestions for how many blocks each individual should consume per day.
There is one major point of confusion: the article uses "Block" to mean both a true "Block", which is composed of Protein, Carb, and Fat, and a "Block's-worth" of Protein, Carb, and Fat.
I think this will clarify it best:
1 Block = 7g Protein + 9g Carb + 1.5g Fat
and
1 Block's-worth of Protein = 7g Protein
1 Block's-worth of Carb = 9g Carb
1 Block's-worth of Fat = 1.5g Fat
Therefore 3 Blocks = 21g Protein + 27g Carb + 4.5g Fat
and
3 Blocks'-worth of Protein = 21g Protein.
http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/CFJ_2015_05_Zone6.pdf
Page 3 is an explanation of "Blocks" and suggestions for how many blocks each individual should consume per day.
There is one major point of confusion: the article uses "Block" to mean both a true "Block", which is composed of Protein, Carb, and Fat, and a "Block's-worth" of Protein, Carb, and Fat.
I think this will clarify it best:
1 Block = 7g Protein + 9g Carb + 1.5g Fat
and
1 Block's-worth of Protein = 7g Protein
1 Block's-worth of Carb = 9g Carb
1 Block's-worth of Fat = 1.5g Fat
Therefore 3 Blocks = 21g Protein + 27g Carb + 4.5g Fat
and
3 Blocks'-worth of Protein = 21g Protein.
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Oops, just saw this. Ignore my question in the other thread. Looks like 2 scoops of Progenix is roughly 3 blocks of protein, 1/3 block carbs and 1/4 block fat.0
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So if I'm a 5 blocker...I need to pick 5 items from each of the three categories per meal/snack,
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Correct! A 5-block meal = 5 blocks' worth of protein + 5 blocks' worth of carb + 5 blocks' worth of fat0
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Question. Eggs for example. Are rich in fats also. Should we count those grams of fat towards the fats block or should we not for sakes of simplicity?0
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I would consider eggs a one of those rare "combo" items. Egg whites are definitely protein-only, but whole eggs are protein + fat.
http://www.drsears.com/resources/food-blocks-zone-diet/0
