CrossFit Campbell

CrossFit Campbell: Paleo Challenge

Our Inaugural CFC Paleo Challenge was geared toward getting everyone back on track with their nutrition after the holidays.  It was introduced as a lifestyle, not a diet. Our 29 participants put up a gallant effort.  We believe everyone looked better in their after photos. There were a ton of inches reduced. Many of you were noticeably stronger/faster in your WODS. Lots of pounds were shed collectively, but keep in mind the scale was never our primary focus. Time to find a new challenge.  Do you want to tackle the Oahu list on our back door? The Seattle banner hanging on the wall?  Do you want to continue to be held accountable for your nutritional intake? Consider our FREE Saturday group sessions (scheduled to resume promptly). Give some thought to private/semi-private sessions to take your strength & conditioning program to the next level. Some of you have been extremely good about intoducing friends/family to the strength and conditioning community we all love (and we thank you!). Spread the word, give the gift of health! Don’t let your success stop with the end of the paleo challenge.

Male athletes:

1^st place…Steve S 6pm ($217.50 + 1 mo unlimited classes)

1^st runner up…Bryce C…9am ($72.50 + 1/2 mo unlimited classes)

Honorable mention…Jason L…9am (Plaza Garibaldi Gift Card, donated by Cesar P)

Honorable mention…Nick F…11am (Sports Authority Gift Card, donated by Denise B)

 Female athletes:

1^st place…Nicole C…7am ($217.50 + 1 mo unlimited classes)

1^st runner up…Jeanne G…6pm ($72.50 + 1/2 mo unlimited classes)

Honorable mention…Sherri W…(Whole Foods Gift Card, donated by Tony C)

Honorable mention…Raquel H ...(Grill Em Gift Card)

Overall Grand Poobah...Nicole C (Dr. Gus Pries donated Zoom teeth whitening procedure)

 Also, we wanna take this time to announce ***March 2011 Athlete of the Month***  Steve S from 6pm!!!

 

CFC Paleo Challenge/Nutrition

• After pictures and measurements will be taken on Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th during designated time slots.

• Judging is going to primarily be based on PHOTOS. However, if it is difficult to make selections, the measurement data may be factored in to our decision.

• Finalist in each category will be announced on March 14th. 

CFC: Paleo Challenge/Nutrition

Just a reminder we are about half way through this Paleo challenge. "After" photos take place Friday, March 4th & Saturday, March 5th. Photos are the main criteria for deciding on a winner/runner up. It's NOT about weight. There are 29 athletes offically in this contest and countless others following along on their own (why didn't you ante up and get in on this?). I can’t wait to see the transformation that these athletes make after 8 weeks of solid nutrition, sleep, and exercise. You'll ALL be winners, even if you're not 'in the money'.

CFC Paleo Challenge/Nutrition

2011 Super Bowl Eats...

Let’s start with 2 new recipe ideas that could be fun for Super Bowl Sunday. I pulled these from our friends at Everyday Paleo

CFC: Paleo Challenge/Nutrition

Are you interested in digging deeper into the nuances of Paleo nutrition? Have you read The Paleo Solution and want to know more?  

Mark your calendars as Robb Wolf will be presenting his Paleo Solution Seminar  in Chico on Saturday, March 5th!  The PSS is an all day seminar running from 9am to 5pm. finish reading here

CFC Paleo Challenge/Nutrition

Hello Paleo Peeps..It is good to be back. Thanks for all the well wishes. Hope to be back in the studio soon.

This has become a favorite of Courtney's and mine..It is a nice change of pace from meat and veggies. If you are short on time Trader Joe's has some good organic Marinara sauces to choose from. Just add your ground beef and veggies of your choice.

Follow recipe here...

CFC Paleo Challenge/Nutrition

Can you say...sandwich??? Check it out (Paleo style) HERE (Court loved it!)

 

Fat was once the devil. Now more nutritionists are pointing accusingly at sugar and refined grains.  continue reading...

A full third of America’s children are overweight, and 17 percent are clinically obese — a rate that has more than tripled since 1976.  read more here...

 

Happy B Day Matthew!!!

CFC Paleo Challenge/Nutrition

Dec 2010 Co-Athletes of the Month, Larry & Nicole shared this with us...

Court,
I was talking about a CSA that we are members of -- called Live Earth Farm.  We've been getting their box for about 6 years now. We've also have been out to the farm many times, and it is a really great operation. They do weekly deliveries of organic fruit and veggies throughout the year.  They also have options for fresh eggs (dozen or 1/2 dozen/week) . 

Check out Live Earth Farm

As for local meat, I've heard good things about Morris Grass Fed Beef

Mike shared a comment referring to our own Campbell Farmers Market. I've ran into a few of you there more than once. This is another great option.

CFC Paleo Challenge/Nutrition

Alcohol isn't Paleo but every damn day we hear the questions what about this, what about that? Beer seems to be a favorite of many of you. We don't recommend it, but if you're going to, search for a gluten free variety (ya still have to worry about sugar). For you wino's, go for the dry varieties as there is typically less sugar. Clear hard liquor is typically the best of a bad option. Moderation will still be your best BFF.

Robb Wolf & his crew came up with the infamous Nor Cal Margarita which we have taken a liking too. (2) shots of gold tequila, juice of (1) lime (yes, the whole damn lime. not the fake crap), splash of soda water.

One or two of these will take you to happy town. Now eat, sleep, and please stop asking us about happy hour...

CFC Paleo Challenge/Nutrition

Tony C sent this to me. Pretty much sums things up don't ya think???