Here at CrossFit Long Island we believe that the term “CrossFit” is not only about the exercise regimen, but daily choices we are faced with in life. These decisions include food. We strongly believe that a commitment to the CrossFit program is only part of achieving your fitness goals. We all know what you put into your body will directly impact your success. We promise we won’t prescribe fad diets. Instead we recommend eating a balanced diet that will help your body run at its optimal level for physical and mental needs.
What Should I Eat? Simplicity
In plain language, base your diet on garden vegetables, especially greens, lean meats, nuts and seeds, little starch, and no sugar. That’s about as simple as we can get. Many have observed that keeping your grocery cart to the perimeter of the grocery store while avoiding the aisles is a great way to protect your health. Food is perishable. The stuff with long shelf life is all suspect. If you follow these simple guidelines you will benefit from nearly all that can be achieved through nutrition.
For more information check out these links!
CrossFit Journal #21
CrossFit Journal #15
Robb Wolf's Nutrition Blog
Paleo Brands
Mark Sisson's Daily Apple
Zone Blocks
Or ask any of our coaches for more help!
(Courtesy of CrossFit.com)
Stay tuned for our next Nutrition Challenge....Erik "Gormo" Gorman is the reigning champion, will you be the next winner?
Erik's improvements in just 26 days:
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Jan 17, 2012
“40 Days in the Cave” Paleo Challenge
Apr 19, 2012
CFLI Paleo Challenge III: Battle of the Sexes
We are raising the stakes and it's going to be our biggest challenge yet! Don't miss out on this chance to change your life...
We are raising the stakes and it's going to be our biggest challenge yet! Don't miss out on this chance to change your life...