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Today's WOD
What WOD are you doing today? Our box did a fantastic WOD today! Here's the Rx version: 50 Back squat (95/65) 5 Rope Climb 40 Back squat (115/75) 4 Rope Climb 30 Back squat (135/95) 3 Rope Climb 20 Back squat (155/105) 2 Rope Climb 10 Back squat (175/115) 1 Rope Climb Here's what I did: 50 Back squat (55) 25 Rope Climb…
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White Potatoes - Whole30
http://whole30.com/2014/07/new-whole30/ Thoughts?
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What would happen if we pursued health over weight?
http://primaldocs.com/opinion/a-healthy-body-image/ "So if weight isn't the end-all, be-all marker of health, what should we be focused on? First, do you feel well? Are you happy, sleeping well, digesting your food, and energized? Do you only get sick a few times a year and have good exercise tolerance? Do you have normal…
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Food P0rn
Not sure if there's already a thread in here like this (I briefly looked), but share your best looking paleo/primal meals! I'll start with a pic of my dinner last night: Made a hash with sweet potato, mushrooms, bell peppers & onions (cooked in jowl grease). Topped with hog jowl, eggs & tomato
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Paleo Half Marathon Training
Forgive me if this has already been covered here, but I will be training for my very first half this year. I've never done this before, so I have nothing to compare it to (as far as fueling goes). So, if any of you have trained for and ran a half marathon without all that Gu and sugary crap, I'd love to get your advice! I…
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10-Day Sugar Challenge: Fed Up
Thoughts? http://gma.yahoo.com/why-katie-couric-wants-you-to-get--fed-up---take-a-sugar-challenge-171811341.html I think the challenge could be beneficial for many just for awareness purposes. It is pretty alarming just how many foods have added sugar in them.
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Easy Spring/Summer Recipes
Now that the weather is getting warmer, I'm transitioning back to my spring/summer style of cooking & eating. More cold dishes and grilled meats! Here's a very simple, fresh & tasty "recipe" that I use quite often this time of year: I call it "Picnic Salad". 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced or diced 1 tomato, diced 1 green…
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CrossFit Endurance
Anyone doing this? My box posts weekly endurance WODs and today was my first attempt at doing one. Here's what was posted: CF Endurance 2/3 – 2/9 3+ Hours Before or After CFJ Strength & Conditioning WOD Choose ONE of the following sports and complete on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (2/3-2/4) Swim: Repeat 125m, recover 2:00…
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What is "Clean Eating"?
I see that question come up a lot in the forums and it often leads to big arguments and silly gifs about washing your food before you eat it. Anyway, here's a great explanation: http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/23/health/clean-eating/index.html?hpt=he_c2 ps. "clean eating" isn't worth it if you start to become obsessive or…
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Awesome new Salad Dressing Recipe!
Backstory: I've been visiting this amazing new cafe in town that is non-profit and focuses on using fresh, local ingredients to make the most amazing foods. The menu changes daily and always features 2 soups, 2 salads and 2 sandwiches to choose from. There are often paleo and/or vegan options. It's really incredible.…
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Chicago Boxes?
Going to be in Chicago Jan 3-5 and want to drop in on a CF box while I'm there. Anyone in Chicago or have a box recommendation? It looks like Hardware Crossfit (http://hardwarecrossfit.com/) is closest to my step-sister's house, but I'm not positive that's where I am staying.
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Alcohol, The Paleo Exemption?
This article speaks VERY loudly to me! http://paleomovement.com/paleo-acohol-exemption/
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Self-esteem/body image
I have a lot of friends (in RL and here) that have self-esteem and/or body image issues. I think most women (and a lot of men) do! Surely, you can think of 10 things you like about yourself! Let's hear it! My list: 1) my eyes are a beautiful color blue 2) I'm kind to people when they need it most 3) I'm a hard worker and…
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What do you do to prevent the flu...
...besides the flu shot (it's not 100% effective)? Here are some things you can do: http://primaldocs.com/opinion/10-immunity-boosting-foods-cold-flu-season/ - I've got 5 of those 10 covered (and will work on more!) http://www.drfranklipman.com/flu-who-10-immunity-boosters-to-start-right-now/ - and 7 of these 10 (who…
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Paleo SHIFT
I know there's a lot of dissent out there about the so-called "paleo diet," but I think this article sums up how I feel about it. It's not a "diet," it's not about restriction or "bad" foods vs. "good" foods. It's about what works for YOU. For me, NOT focusing on calories, but instead focusing on the quality of my food and…
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40 years of federal nutrition research fatally flawed
Conducted by the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the NHANES is the primary source of data used by researchers studying the impact of nutrition and diet on health. These limitations "suggest that the ability to estimate population trends in caloric intake and generate public policy relevant to diet-health…
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Garage Games World Wide Open
Anyone participating? I've signed up as "beginner." Looking forward to seeing where I stack up :) http://www.thegaragegames.com/events/world-wide-wod-open-2013/
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Inspiring CF Stories
Someone should share stories like this with Health_Gal. I have been seeing more and more of these. http://touch.orlandosentinel.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-77469130/
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What's your goat?
I have several goats. My biggest ones are handstands & doubleunders. I plan to work both of these skills to death.
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Calories (because I only get 60 characters)
So, the calories-in-calories-out crowd is right, but so is the "clean-eating crowd." Basically the amount of calories that you absorb (or burn) depends on the health of your gut, the amount of processing the food has been through, how it's been cooked, and maybe even what nationality you are. Does this end the age-old…
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Do you kip?
This is an interesting article about kipping: http://21crossfit.com/2013/08/19/why-i-havent-taught-you-to-kip/ I don't have unassisted pull-ups yet. I don't kip because it feels very unnatural to me and it looks violent when others do it (some more than others). Don't get me wrong, a lot of what we do at CF "looks…
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Everything in Moderation?
That piece of advice has always bothered me a little. I think the Hartwigs hit the nail on the head with this: http://whole9life.com/2013/08/moderation/
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Scaling Your WODs for Success
I stumbled across this article yesterday: http://eattoperform.com/2013/03/20/a-guide-to-modifying-for-strength/ and this quote really struck me "...most days, you should use weights and rep ranges that let you finish at about the same time as the big dogs (and with energy to spare)." A friend shared this article with me as…
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MEAT - good or bad?
Ok, I'm not really asking if meat is good or bad for you, I just needed a catchy title. I am really hoping to have an intelligent conversation here. I've noticed that the "studies" that are done that prove that eating meat (or eating too much meat) causes health problems all seem to use conventionally raised & processed…
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2013 Games
So... who's going to be watching? Any favorite athletes?
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Favorite "TREATS"
I think paleo treats and paleofied junk foods can be a slippery slope, but I also think they are fun and help keep us sane (if we don't go crazy with them and remember that they ARE still treats)! What are some of your favorites? Right now I'm hooked on PaleOMG's Sweet Potato Brownies (so easy to make and tasty!) and I…
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Keep Going?
If any of you are continuing past the 30 days or doing another Whole30, feel free to keep this group going! As always, there's the fb group for support as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/505307262833228/
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What's on your menu?
Well, it's Day 26 for me! I'm doing a Whole39, so I need to plan my menu for next week! What are ya'll having?
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WEEK 4? ALREADY?!
Is it just me, or is this going by REALLY FAST?! I'm feeling good and definitely have a lot (ok, waaaaaaaaay too much) food in the fridge. It's a good thing though, this week is going to be crazy-crazy busy!
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Half Way! (for those who started on 4/15)
Hey Y'all! We're at the halfway point! In my experience, this is where the "magic" happens. The next 2 weeks are going to ROCK!
