Ya Gotta Eat!

More Paleo FAQ's

Here are a few recurring questions as folks have progressed along the Paleo path:

Q: I'm concerned about all the nuts I'm eating. Isn't that too much fat?

A: Probably not. Fat is calories that you're using to perform. Provided that Sure it's Paleo, just don't eat the bun.    you're getting a balanced amount of     

protein and carbs the fat is going to fuel the fire. The body is an amazing mechanism and will find other things to do with any extra fat calories you consume.

Q:  I'm hungry! What the $^%& ?!?

A:  Eat more. It's that simple. You're an athlete in training, you've got to

Lockdown Body Fat Re-Test

The lockdown is offcially over after completing the WOD on Tuesday 3/3. Throughout the end of that week we'll be doing make-ups and benchmark workouts. The Hydrostatic Body Fat Test will return next week for all those interested in a re-test.

TESTING DATES:

• Tuesday 3/3/09 4:30-7:30
  
• Thursday 3/5/09 4:30-7:30.
  
• We have also arranged a special CFNA re-testing price of $25*

Special rate needs to go through us. DO NOT PAY ON THIER SITE. $25 option will not be available. Here's how to go ahead and reserve your spot:

1) Go to CFNA Online Store and pay using your account.

2) Check out the available slots in the post continuation and then email Allison which one you want. First come first serve. You know the drill.

You can also pay Allison with cash or check at the Gym - just let her know that's what you want to do in your email. Call with any questions: (404) 355-4500

Remember:

Body Fat test is NOT required for the Lockdown. However we are VERY interested in the results and hope everyone considers making the effort.

You Are Beautiful

Here's an excellent essay by Jon Gilson of Again Faster. Just in case you thought I was the only one who thinks skinny women look sickly and Athlete Grrls are The Bomb.

Artificial Sweetners - Not So Sweet

 

Here's a little more about Splenda, the great diet enhancing savior sweetener. Courtesy of  Dr D.

Sometimes Progress Isn't Linear

I've heard rumbling. Ominous rumbling. Angry, ominous rumbling... Alright, enough with the rumbling, already...

The rumbling isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's shows you're engaged. But it is counterproductive and yet equally easy to satisfy. It sounds like this - "I hate you men (sometimes just "you") because you lose weight so easily and I've put on 3 pounds on this stupid diet thingy. Bastard(s)."

I understand totally. There are several things at work here.

Joe & Monica's Chicken Curry

Joe and Monica weren't messing around with this one!

Chicken Curry: 4 chicken breast, sliced in strips 2 bell peppers each color: red, yellow, and green 1 1/2 cup of thin green beans 1 bag of frozen organic peas 1 can of crushed  tomatoes 1/2 can o tomatoes puree 1 medium onion 4-5 cloves of garlic cumin coriander turmeric paprika cinnamon cloves sea salt and pepper to taste

Crunchy Salad: 1 head of red oak lettuce (washed and dry) 1 head of green oak lettuce (washed and dry) 2 long carrots (shaven off in long peels) 5-6 green onions (diced) 1 red bell pepper (long strips, cut in 2) 1 green bell pepper (long strips, cut in 2) 4-5 roma tomatoes (chopped big) 1 handfull of fresh parsley (chopped small) 1 handfull of fresh dill (chopped small) Dressing: 1/4 cup EVOO 1/8 lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar) coarse sea salt fresh ground black or green pepper YUMMY:-)

Fry the chicken, let it get some nice color on both sides, then add the veggies, let them mingle a bit (5-10 minutes), and add the tomatoes and the spices. Turn to low, let it simmer for a good 5-10 minutes, so all the flavors marry. Enjoy:-)

Banana Pancakes

02/04/09 

Sister Mary breakfast... no pic yet

Just made banana pancake for breakfast today...was surprised that it was pretty darn yummy...no pic this time but here is the recipe: 

• 1 banana mashed, 
• 2 Tablespoons almond butter, 
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon flax seeds, 
• 1 egg mix all this to make a batter. 

Heat oil in pan, I used canola but it calls for coconut oil. Place a scoop or 2 in pan and cook for about 1 minute per side just like pancakes. I drizzled with a little bit of honey. Quite delish with turkey sausage....

Tony's Lunch on the Lamb

02/03/09

Tony Lunch

1 lb lamb from Kroger (pre-cubed, vacuum packed, ready to cook)
1 lb frozen California Medley
3/4 cup Barilla Roasted Garlic Italian sauce
1/2 apple
1/2 cup grapes
1/2 cup nuts (not pictured)

Pan-sear the lamb, don't overdo it. Steam or saute the veggies and add sauce, stir. Slice apple if you like. Eat, enjoy, repeat. Could serve 2 but you'd better get here quick... 

Meat & Veggies

02/01/09

M Craft Dinner

Red meat
Broccoli
Zucchini
Crappy salad- oil vin

Some Paleo Resources

The reports coming in from everybody have been sounding really good! Times and weights on the WOD'S are improving, folks say they're feeling as good or better than ever, a few carb withdrawl complaints but those are tapering off as bodies adjust. And best of all I hear a lot of..."and I'm not hungry"!! You guys rock! Keep up the good work!

Here are a list of Paleo resources to help you along and give some ideas about recipes and meal prep. Keep an eye on the Virtual Cookbook, too!

www.thepaleodiet.com    Dr. Loren Cordain's Paleo Home. A vast source for science, recipes and testimonials.

www.robbwolf.com My guru and hero. Robb and Nicki are fantastic people and make complicated stuff easy to understand.

Naomi's Paleo Kitchen  Good eats!

Paleo Kits You don't have to buy them from here, but you might think about making some of your own!

Nikki Young's Paleo Cookbook The pic above is from here. Excellent! 29 recipes, all free.

If you find others post them here for everybody! This is a team thing, ya know.

Eggs with salsa & guac, fruit

02/03/089

Allison & Marc Bussone

Me gusta huevos! 

The Kid's Dinner of Champions

02/02/09 Casey M... the Kid Typical zone dinner (5 blocks) 1 cup strawberries 4.5 oz sweet potato 3/4 cups snow peas 1 cup squash 1 whole egg 3 egg whites 3.0 oz chicken breast X4 on the almonds (20 blocks), so 60 almonds

* Lockdowners... keep in mind Casey is pretty dailed in on the zone. Not exactly the un-weighed / un-measured guidelines we are aiming for

Bolognese sauce with spaghetti squash

02/02/09 Marc & Allison B that's all the description I got on this one... looks pretty self explanatory she said it was good

Chipotle Chicken Nooner

2/2/09 T-rex lunch - Sauteed up some peppers and shrooms - cut up a precooked chicken breast - dumped some Mrs Dash Chipotle shake - steamed up some broc with salt and butter It was good and pretty sure it passes the basic paleo test.

Simple Chicken

 02/02/09

Elizabeth H Dinner

Eliz called  this one "I'd much rather be eating at the Harkey's than those other peoples houses"

chicken, spinach, red peppers, mushrooms, asparagus

Momma E's Breakfast Saute

 02/02/09

Elizabeth H

Move over "Special K" 

This is what real woman eat. 

CrossFit North Atlanta Virtual Cookbook

At the CrossFit Nutrition cert that Tony and I attended a few weeks ago Robb Wolf mentioned that he would often track a client's nutrition progress by having them email him a picture of their meals. This tip came with little discussion as we moved on to the next topic...  but it got my wheels spinning. 

Seeing has most every cell phones can snap a pic... I can't think of a smarter or more efficient way to track your eating. I think we could take it one step further and post em to the blog as a great way to share and kick around good food ideas. 

Recipes are cool... but I need some pictures to get me cookin'. I don't think I'm alone on this so let's give it a shot.

We'll call it the CFNA Virtual Cookbook and here is how we'll do it: 

1) Snap a pic of your plate before you eat it. 

2) Email it to us here with a basic description. 

3) We'll post it here

Don't be judicious. Send em on. You never know - we might make participation on this worth some extra credit LOCKDOWN points. 

How 'Bout that Caveman MEAT?!

     How are you doing with the meat?  On Paleo, we can have quite an abundance -- but make sure the QUALITY is high.

A few of us who had a jumpstart out of the cave a few weeks ago have been local-foodmarket foraging and have found very good prices at the Dekalb Farmer's Market (especially for organic, for buffalo, for Plainsville Farms which specializes in grass-fed animals) and Whole Foods.  Trader Joe's and Return To Eden are also very good options. 

As for off-the-wall by-the-ways -- best price for unsweetened applesauce is Kroger.  Buford Farmer's Market is a great source for nuts, avocados, & fish for cheap.

Be sure to keep asking questions.