Results for “Zone Diet”

Learn tips and tricks from CrossFitter and chef Nick Massie as he hunts for groceries at his local Whole Foods. On today’s list are ingredients Massie needs for the Paleo Diet-inspired dishes he is preparing in this cooking series.

As he wanders the produce section, Massie explains how he finds the freshest fruits and vegetables. For instance, he suggests buying loose mushrooms instead of packaged ones so they last longer… Continue Reading

“The whole point is that you CrossFit your diet, so it needs to be constantly varied, it needs to be functional fuel, and it needs to be prepared to the utmost of efficiency so that we’re willing to do it later,” says Josh Bunch, the owner of Practice CrossFit.

In this first installment, Bunch takes us “speed shopping” in a chain supermarket to see what meals we can come up with. Today’s meal is breakfast… Continue Reading

Jennifer Reed of Atlas CrossFit in Chicago provides her athletes with a motivational program to help them make improvement. Her I Am CrossFit Challenge holds athletes accountable to their coaches for their workouts and nutrition plan for eight weeks.

Athletes sign up and choose their coach, then record their starting weight, body fat and measurements, complete with pictures. The incentive for athletes is a free month of membership, T-shirts and… Continue Reading

John Daly of CrossFit BTB in Atlanta, Ga., has come a long way to compete in the Reebok CrossFit Games Open.

Two-and-a-half years ago he was 260 lb. He’s now 60 lb. lighter, and Daly says CrossFit has “really done a lot to improve my life.”

But it didn’t happen overnight. Daly says he was at first very intimidated by CrossFit.

“The first day I walked into the gym, everyone was doing the CrossFit Total,” he… Continue Reading

On Episode 169 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed CrossFit success story Catherine Hart and CrossFit The Rock owners Carlo Mattia and Larry Maier. This episode was webcast live at 6 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.

3:45 Catherine Hart came on the show to talk about the way her lifestyle has changed since starting CrossFit three-and-a-half years ago. Frustrated with zero results from 45 minutes of… Continue Reading

This “pizza” substitutes a traditional flour crust for a crust of solid meat. The meatloaf-style base is smeared with tomato sauce, loaded with vegetables and topped with shrimp, homemade salsa and homemade mango guacamole to become a complete Zone-able meal.

True to the Paleo Diet, meatza forgoes all grains and dairy products.

“This is going to be cheese-less, but it’s going to taste good,” Massie says.

In Part 1, learn how to prepare meatza.

“This… Continue Reading

“How many carbs or how much fat I have in the meal is all based on the protein, and it’s all going to be evenly divisible by whatever the protein,” says Cherie Chan of CrossFit Verve, located in Denver, Colo.

In Part 1, Cherie and husband Matt prepare a chicken salad using Zone Diet principles to balance the protein, fat and carbohydrate.

Cherie starts with her protein: grilled chicken breasts. From there, she adds… Continue Reading

In this new series, HQ trainer Pat Sherwood is searching the CrossFit community for real people with real stories to share. Today he is in Brooklyn, N.Y., at a Level 1 seminar, where he talks to a group of athletes who are eating lunch. When asked about their nutrition, most say they try to watch their food quality and dabble in the Paleo Diet.

Says Kevin, the youngest attendee, “I’ve got a slow… Continue Reading

Take a tour of CrossFit Charlotte with owner and former Miami Dolphin Andy Hendel. The gym is equipped with a full kitchen complete with portioned food consistent with both the Paleo and Zone diets. The gym partners with catering company Active Edge Nutrition for members to order meals, and Rob Garrison of Active Edge says the food sells itself to the CrossFit community.

“This is the lone group of athletes that is as… Continue Reading

“This recipe is going to be a super-easy chili recipe that we’re going to be able to eat all week long,” says Cherie Chan of CrossFit Verve, located in Denver, Colo.

Join Cherie and husband Matt for an inside scoop on their nutrition as they prepare a hearty dish. They use Zone Diet proportions to figure out a total block count for the meal.

“In the chili recipe, we started by deciding how much protein we… Continue Reading

In this new series, HQ trainer Pat Sherwood is searching the CrossFit community for real people with real stories to share. In Part 2, Sherwood is back home to Denver, Colo., for an interview with CrossFitter and friend Domoni Alexander, who discusses her background and how CrossFit has benefited her.

“Before CrossFit, I was on the whole ‘fat-free, whole-grain kick,’” Alexander says. From granola and crackers as “healthy” snacks to energy-drink fruit… Continue Reading

In this new series, HQ trainer Pat Sherwood is searching the CrossFit community for real people with real stories to share.

In Part 1, join Sherwood as he returns to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, site of one of the first seminars he instructed. Sherwood asks a member of the current seminar about his CrossFitting and his diet, finding out what works for a member of the law-enforcement community.

The athlete, Lucas, is a… Continue Reading

On Episode 141 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Khristian Moore, who has seen amazing results since starting CrossFit and a Paleo/Zone diet. Justin also interviewed Fernando David, who owns an affiliate and coaches a CrossFit Endurance team. This episode was webcast live at 6 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010.

4:55 Since starting CrossFit and a Paleo/Zone diet 10 months ago, Khristian Moore has lost 107 lb. He… Continue Reading

On Episode 139 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Heather Bergeron, who placed eighth at the 2010 CrossFit Games, and former pro-baseball player Dave Lipson. This episode was webcast live at 6 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010.

2:15 Heather Bergeron came on the show to talk about her preparations for the CrossFit-USAW Open competition that’s taking place Oct. 1-3 in Colorado. Bergeron commented… Continue Reading

All eyes are on Pat Sherwood, a burgeoning media magnate. From being a flowmaster at Level 1 Certs to documenting his diet for his Zone Chronicles to broadcasting live from the 2010 CrossFit Games, Sherwood is one of CrossFit’s best-known characters.

But it’s rough at the top. Long hours, the occasional imbalanced meal and jet lag can put the skids on any smiling personality.

When Sherwood had a minute to spare at this… Continue Reading

Pat Sherwood’s investigation continues: what’s the best thing to eat following a workout?

As he travels about the country, Sherwood works with many of CrossFit’s elite Level 1 trainers and takes the opportunity to pump these athletes and coaches for some info on their diet. In Part 3, Sherwood treats us to a conversation with Stephane Rochet, head strength and conditioning coach at San Diego State University and a man CrossFit HQ’s Rory… Continue Reading

While experts debate the exact composition of the optimal post-WOD meal, it has at least been established that chugging a beer following a workout tends to be a poor idea, despite the carbs in your preferred barley beverage.

Be that as it may, post-workout nutrition is still a highly contentious topic, with some strongly recommending protein shakes and supplements and others voicing a preference for sweet potatoes and chicken. Some people… Continue Reading

If the WOD was careening across the U.S. in an old Beemer and interviewing CrossFit Games athletes, Ian Wittenber would have one killer time going. In only two short weeks, Wittenber has managed to chat with a host of Games competitors in advance of the main event in Carson, Calif.

In this installment, Wittenber has touched down in Colorado to catch up with some of the stars of the North Central Regional: Ryan… Continue Reading

Denver one day, Holland the next—Pat Sherwood is a travelin’ man.

While it’s one thing to maintain the kind of work schedule Sherwood does, it’s another thing entirely to maintain a healthy diet while doing so. Take a look inside his “go bag” for a peek at what he keeps on hand while traveling to stay healthy and in the Zone.

Part 1 includes a special guest appearance by Miranda Oldroyd.

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Additional reading: Hitting the Road… Continue Reading

Firefighter Moe Kelsey finished third at the 2009 CrossFit Games and was near the top for the standings throughout the event. In Part 2 of this video, Kelsey reflects on his experiences at the Games.

The atmosphere in the Stadium was electric throughout the weekend, and Kelsey said the “awe-inspiring” setting was one of the reasons athletes were able to rise to new heights despite the… Continue Reading