Protein: Feel Full, Build Muscle

Hi all! Once you’re feeling comfortable with eating 800g of fruits and vegetables each day, it MAY be time to move on to protein. I say “may,” because like anything, it depends on your goals. Protein is critical because every process in your body depends on it, not...

Eating More of the Good Stuff

Hi all, Last week we talked about E.C. Synkowski’s 800g challenge: in addition to what you eat normally, eat 800 grams of fruits and vegetables, by weight, every day. I love the simplicity, the flexibility, and the fact that it’s focused on adding, not trying to cut...

Eat: The 800g Challenge

Hi all, First off, do you know how many servings of fruits and vegetables you eat? I didn’t for a long time. I knew that there are many reasons to make sure you are eating enough. They give you vital nutrients your body needs, they help you feel full, they give you...

What You Eat

Hey all, By popular demand, the next factor we’re focusing on is what you Eat! We obviously need food for fuel, but it is so much more than that. It’s an opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, a way of honoring our history and tradition, and simply...

Train: Intensity

In our last newsletter we focused on the power of consistency and working up to 5-6 days per week. This week, we layer on Intensity, or how hard you are working. CrossFit was founded in many ways in contrast to the fitness trends of the day – spending multiple...

Train: Consistency

This week, we’re focusing on building consistency, and specifically working towards the prescription of “5-6 days per week”. Getting better at anything requires the combination of effort and time, and it’s easiest to accumulate both in smaller chunks. While you could...