OH! I forgot to tell you.....

...You are going to suck....

This was originally brought to my attention when Gary had explained to me that the last WOD he performed he completely sucked at. He felt terrible, slow, dragging and to make matters worse his wife completed the workout faster than he did....wow....

So what happened?

Well Gary forgot to realize that his body is changing. No not puberty folks, but he is switching over to Paleo.

Everyone in the challenge should pay attention to this and I have no better way to say it: youre probably gona suck.

I know I promised you all kinds of wonderful results by switching over to Paleo but this stuff does take time. Depending on how well you were following the American Diet before switching over to Paleo could result in the progress taking longer.

So until your body adapts, in the mean time you may suck. Its just part of the process. You will fall back a little while your body gets used to what youre doing and then you will start to do nothing but PR.

So even though you might feel like the guy below, hang in there and be super excited for the benefits that are coming shortly ;)

So Slow...

At least thats how I have been feeling lately.

I have completely forgot, possibly due to my own excitement, to tell all of you that Robb Wolfs book (which has just been ranked as Number 1 on the New York's Best Sellers List!!) is available for y'all to purchase.

I honestly could not express all of the kind feelings I have towards Robb and his wife Nikki and how much they both have helped me as a trainer. I have heard nothing but amazing things about the book and Robb is becoming ever more popular amongst the main stream media hitting up a few Television and Radio programs. Please go to robbwolf.com to get into the amazing podcasts he and Andy Deas do together and check out all kinds of amazing info he shares with everyone FOR FREE dammit. I believe the best place to get the book is on amazon. I have yet to get it up its on the list fo sho. Enjoy, learn, grow and be sexy!

3..2...1....

Eat!!

Oh yes my friends. The big day is upon us!! The start to the 2nd Crossfit Simi Valley Paleo Challenge!! If you havent had youre measurements or pictures taken or emailed me for a food log and such please do. (Email xfitnut@yahoo.com)

There were definitely some things we were unfortunately unable to go over because most of you were trying to split to go party-hearty on a friday night which I really cant be mad at you for.

Meal construction:

Try to think of when you are hungry and youre going to make some grub in this order:

1) What animal am I going to eat?

Always try to start your meal with a good source of protein from the list. This should be the crux of your meal. Feel free to mix and match as well for meals. Animals are awesome, and they taste good. Enjoy them.

2) Fat? What kind of fat are you going to have with your meal. Avocado, olive oil, coconut milk etc etc. Fat is really important because of a lot of reasons, all of them good. One important thing it does though is makes you feel full. DONT go crazy with fat but definitely dont go light with it. You really want to take it in moderation.

3) Carbs: here is where you want to get really intimate, ok maybe not intimate, but acquainted with Veggies....and some fruit... Most of your carb sources should come from these guys. Fruits in moderation but veggies you can literally go hog wild on. I dare you to try and over eat on veggies (d0nt really you wont feel too good).

Remember to chew your food A LOT! THere is a lot of important things that happen when eating and one of them is chewing. A lot of the important stuff you need to absorb from food starts when it starts melting in your mouth. So really chew your food. You will also feel more full which helps. Everyone should be enjoying your food. So please Enjoy!

Cutting: If you are going to cut things out I suggested 2 options: Cut 1 thing and then another and then another. Basically get used to cutting 1 thing and when you are ok with it start on another and so on. OR Cut everything and run!! Basically cut everything, go hardcore paleo, and REAP the benefits. Its on you really.
I have an analogy I have been using the past few weeks. Imagine this Challenge like a trip to Vegas. Now how do you want to get there? Do you want my really fast sports car? Or do you want to walk?

But really do what you are comfortable with while being slightly uncomfortable. Im not trying to ruin anyones life, despite what some of you may think my goal is in my classes, Im really only trying to make you Look Perform and Feel better.

So Cutting Options include but are not limited to:

1) Grains---read this article--http://cfsvdiner.blogspot.com/2009/04/truth-about-grains.html

2) Dairy-- read this article--http://cfsvdiner.blogspot.com/2010/08/its-just-like-me.html

3) Sugar--common sense, no attached article

Also read these articles from last years challenge to get some more help. Its all the articles from the challenge that took place including resources for meal ideas and the food list from the lecture.

Start Eating and Starting Leaning!!!!

http://cfsvdiner.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html

In the Fridge...

Hey everyone,

Thanks to all those who attended the lecture and amazing power point. I hope my ramblings made sense and helped to some degree. I got a lot of questions over the following 2 days so please dont be shy and just ask away.

Like I said though, I told you all that I would post a food log that I kept (or tried to keep) for a few days. Like I also said DO NOT follow this or try to replicate it in anyway. By all means take some ideas but dont start doing this and only this. Of course if you have any questions just ask.

As far as I am concerned with eating, I have certain foods that I really enjoy eating and make them frequently. Its not because I dont have a lot of options, I just have things that are cheap, healthy, and easy for me to make and consume.

Enjoy!

Food Log:

9-6-10:
Bfast: 4 eggs- sausage patties – 1 cup applesauce – coconut ice cream (shredded coconut+coconut milk+ cinnamon+splash of almond milk (chocolate))
Lunch: 1/2lb buffalo (ground) + 1 bowl of spinach+ butter (KerryGold) + handful of nuts.
Dinner: ½ lb buffalo (ground) + 1 bowl carrots/broccoli + coconut ice cream

9-7-10:
Bfast: Bfast: 4 eggs- sausage patties – 2 bananas– coconut ice cream
Snack: Cup of macadamia nuts.
Lunch: Bowl of mixed veggies – 1 can of salmon
Dinner: 1 bowl of spinach+ butter – I can salmon – 1 lara bar

9-8-10:
Bfast: 4 eggs- sausage patties – 1 cup applesauce – coconut ice cream
Lunch: 2 talapias – 1 bowl spinach+ butter
Snack: Protein Shake

9-9-10:
Bfast: Ham steak- sausage patties- 3 gluten free waffles- nuts.
Lunch: Taco meat – spinach – nuts
Dinner: taco meat – salad – applesauce+strawberries

9-10-10
Bfast: 4 eggs- taco meat- 3 sausage patties- nuts
(Forgot to write stuff down for a while)

9-15-10:
Bfast: 4 eggs – sausage patties – applesauce
Lunch: 1 can of salmon – salad.
Dinner: chicken + salad.

9-16-10:
Bfast: 4 eggs- sausage patties – 1 cup applesauce – coconut ice cream
Lunch: 2x tilapia- bowl of spinach- coconut milk.

Change, Change, Change!!

Oh! Can you feel it? In the air? In your tummy??
Its coming....

The Challenge

Hey Folks,
New Paleo/Zone Challenge will be starting soon. Lecture will be given on Friday September 17th at 730pm Post WOD. If summer was a little harsh to you or you wana slim down before bulking up October thru February or have some pound-age to lose or arent preforming or as healthy as you should be then definitely stop by and Hunt/Gather some info (You like that huh? You did didnt you? Turned Hunter Gather into a pun...That's clever :) and get on the road to transforming yourself.

Come along my little caterpillars and lets become beautiful butterflies!!!!

Also: MANDATORY post lecture meeting at the closest YogurtLand!!!!!!!!!!.........Just kidding..............maybe ;)