15 Minute AMRAP:
5 Heavy DB Push Press
7 Toes To Bar
9 Pushups (Hardest Variety)
Run 200m
Sad to say, but around this time people start giving up on their diet resolutions (I know one of our members has, but I won't snitch). Taking time out to prepare clean healthy food can be a real inconvenience for busy people. I have two easy suggestions: grill lots of food or cook lots in a crockpot. This allows you to keep plenty in containers in the fridge, giving you meals on the go. You are more likely to eat this food since it is readily available. I do this once or twice a week and it keeps me on track. What special tips or mental cues do you use to consistently stay on your diet?
Here is an article from the CrossFit Journal that gives some tips for efficiency in the kitchen. Oh, if you don't have a CrossFit Journal Subscription, c'mon get one people.
The Kitchen WOD
For those who are tempted to enjoy a pizza with their beer during the 49ers game, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AFKtG_f8FF4 Dr. Chris Meletis ND talks about lectins.
Posted by: Grandpa John | January 23, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Games site announced that NorCal Regionals will be held May 18-20, location TBD. http://games-beta.crossfit.com/article/announcing-regional-dates
Posted by: Steller | January 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Cooking in bulk 1-2 times a week is also key for me. Abs are made in the kitchen, right?! I'm particularly terrible with breakfast (either not eating it or eating something that will make me crash an hour later i.e a Starbucks breakfast sandwich) if I don't prep on Sunday night. Typically I'll scramble 15 or 16 eggs and sautee spinach or kale then portion it out into storage containers. There's my tip;I'm curious to know what everyone else has found helpful in staying the nutritional course!
Posted by: Ashley Latimer | January 23, 2012 at 10:54 AM
AO- Where's the bacon?? I keep trying to cook up several days's worth o bacon for the week, but then I just eat it all that day.
Posted by: Matt P | January 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM
I'm with Aaron where I'll try to cook big batches and use the crockpot probably 4 times a week so when I get home all I have to cook is veggies. I also recently got a food processor so I can quickly cut veggies that might otherwise take me an hour. I'll hardboil a dozen eggs on occassion too though I admittently over-rely on whey protein... oh yeah AND EAT BACON ALL DAY 'ERR DAY.
Posted by: Blake | January 23, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Matt, you can never cook enough bacon...it's just the way it is!
Posted by: John Michelmore | January 23, 2012 at 12:46 PM
How do you all not smell like bacon constantly? I feel like whenever I cook bacon, myself and my house smell like it for a good week. Please advise!
Posted by: Ashley Latimer | January 23, 2012 at 01:11 PM
I actually prefer smoked salmon over bacon. whatever. food prep and planning is the key. lately I've been stocking up on (lactose free) Kiefer and cottage cheese. Plus apples; I like to cut up the apples and spread peanut butter on the slices. I find that having simple stuff ready to go helps a lot.
Posted by: Scott | January 23, 2012 at 01:16 PM
Ash- who says we DON'T smell like bacon?
Posted by: Matt P | January 23, 2012 at 01:59 PM
Matt ALWAYS smells like bacon. 1 of the billion reasons I love him so much. ; )
Posted by: Jamie P | January 23, 2012 at 02:16 PM
Apparently bacon is an aphrodesiac in the Matt P. household. John Michaelmore and Jen. R- looks like we have a second masters team for the Sactwon Throwdown with you two, Donna S. and me. We should coordinate on t-shirt sizes, team name and sign up. Shoot me an e mail mpearson@cohendurrett.com.
Posted by: brother mike | January 23, 2012 at 02:58 PM
I'm a fan of frozen veggies (chopped spinach, peas, asparagus, green beans, sweet potatoes, mustard greens). throw them into a bowl with some protein (rotisserie chicken, meatballs, etc.) and some tomato sauce then nuke it all. add some olives, nuts or sunflower seeds and there you have a paleo-zone meal in under 10 minutes!
Posted by: donna | January 23, 2012 at 03:48 PM
Ashley, I'm trying your egg idea tonight!
Donna, where do you find frozen sweet potatoes?
Posted by: LauraB | January 23, 2012 at 05:11 PM
Laura, both Trader Joes and Raley's sell pre-packaged, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and butternut squash in small bags in the fresh produce section for eating within a week or freezing. You can nuke them right in the bag or toss them with some coconut oil, salt and pepper and bake at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Posted by: Steller | January 23, 2012 at 05:27 PM
Costco also has an awesome deal on peeled and cubed sweet potatoes. i think it's under $5 for an amount equal to about 6-8 of the TJ's bags, or something ridiculous like that.
Posted by: donna | January 23, 2012 at 06:31 PM
Thanks Ladies! I always buy sweet potatoes, but they sit unopened in the produce drawer....
Posted by: LauraB | January 23, 2012 at 08:27 PM
I struggle with breakfast, too. I make Breakfast Egg Muffins (Paleo Comfort Foods cookbook) and Bacon and Spinach Frittata (The Paleo Recipe Book) alternately about every two weeks. Both freeze really well and heat up in the microwave in 30 seconds.
Posted by: Ari S. | January 24, 2012 at 05:09 AM