OK, I have to be honest, when I first watched this video, I laughed...I laughed HARD!!! I am sure we could have a very active blog exchange of all the things in this video that are just "not right", but I then stepped back and challenged my own preconceptions, potential biases...and thought to myself, "What if this really does work? What if this WAS the 6 minute REVOLUTION for TRUE fitness?...after all, the guy in the video looks pretty good, right?"
6 Minutes to revolutionary fitness...hmmm...really? Consider this though, what sort of reaction do you get when you talk to people (not familiar with the world of CrossFit) about the results from your recent FRAN workout? What was their reaction when they hear that it took you short of 8 or 6 minutes, or for some 3 or less to complete the WOD? Did they look at you like you're crazy, as they prepare their upcoming 60+ minute workout at Globo Gym "X"?
There is no one way to "Get Fit" If you ask I will be more than happy to talk your ear off as to why we are passionate about what we do at CFMSP. With that said, I am completely supportive of anyone taking charge and making positive steps toward a healthy lifestyle. What comes to your mind when trying to look at things from different angles/perspectives? What do you think about when you watched this video?
P.S. Sorry ladies, you will have to get your own FITNESS REVOLUTION!
You just have to see it to believe it. My favorite is what happens after about 2:00 in...unbelieveable. (Forgive the colorful language usage within the first :15. Skip over that if you would prefer)
Continuing from yesterday... here's how I approach my main meals across the day.
Breakfast
I never skip breakfast.
If my hotel has a continental breakfast, I’m sure to grab a couple of extra pieces of fruit to put in my bag for later.
Starbucks and McDonald’s have fruit smoothies if I’m really in a rush. The Starbucks smoothies have protein, the McDonald’s ones do not, but then I just mix in some whey protein powder. (Be a little careful with these choices as they have a significant amount of "SUGAR", which is never a good choice)
I always remember to round the meal out with a handful of almonds.
Lunch
I always make sure to get some protein and vegetables.
Most of the time I order salads with a lean protein.
Dressing is usually some sort of vinaigrette, and always on the side. Restaurants put way to much dressing on salads and that’s where most of the bad calories come from.
If you like creamy dressings and can’t resist, get it on the side and dip the tip of your fork in the dressing before getting a bite of salad. I find that gives me the flavor, but the actual amount is pretty small.
Dinner
Many times I find myself at a Whole Foods or other grocery store where I have a lot of good options and I can re-stock my snacks at the same time.
This is the meal that I usually have time to sit down and enjoy, so I let myself have something I love- a glass of wine, or something sweet, but the key for me is just to have a few bites to satisfy my sweet tooth, but not derail all the good eating I’ve done all day.
I’ve created these “rules” for myself and it has become a routine. Sometimes you just can’t get a good option, and sometimes you just want something yummy and comforting. So it's okay to indulge once in awhile. We all need that at times. Just simply get back on track with your next meal. When in doubt, remember that every meal should have Protein, Good Fats, and Healthy Carbs...not the refined stuff!
What works for you? Do you have any tips for eating right while traveling?
When I first started in my sales career, I was warned that I would gain the “freshman fifteen” because I’d be spending a lot of my time eating out. Over time, I have developed a system for myself to make sure that I eat properly, always having a healthy options so that I’m not forced to eat junk just because I’m on the road. Before I order something, I ask myself if I can make a better choice. I want to share some tips with you that have worked to keep me on track when I’m on the road.
Snacks
I always pack snacks to bring with me during my trip. I’ve found that more often than not, I run into little emergencies when I don’t have time to stop somewhere to get something to eat.
This is what I usually pack:
Lara bars
Jerky (Trader Joe’s has some good stuff that is nitrate and nitrite free)
Nuts
Protein powder
Paleo kits
Fruit (fresh or dried)
I also make sure I get a little snack in between meals so that I’m not starving at any given mealtime and therefore tempted to eat something comforting, or go overboard. I always make sure to have something for traveling home. More often than not, that’s when delays and flights really derail my nutrition.
