CrossFit on Fox News

CrossFit is truly changing lives. I am blessed to work with the greatest group of coaches at CrossFit Central. It's never too late to join our diverse and dynamic community.

Drop in to one of my boot camps to check it out:
- T/Thurs 6:30AM at Deep Eddy park
- T/Thurs 6:30 PM at Porter Middle School

Check out the story below on Fox news (a 15 second commercial plays before the story pops up).

One Happy CrossFit Family

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination. - Tommy Lasorda

If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done. - Vince Lombardi

One happy CrossFit Family...
My sister is attending CrossFit boot camps and working out more than ever before. My brother (pic above) tried out CrossFit for pretty much the 1st time last weekend at the Fittest Games Challenge. The Challenge kicked his ass but he ended up in 8th place and moving on to the Championship on April 4th. His drive and determination are at a whole new level again. It's amazing!

I live with my sister and brother who are very driven, motivated, and ambitious individuals. We challenge each other to be the best we can be in all aspects of life. I'm so blessed and thankful to have a family that is more than just family, but also my best friends and support system. I love that now my siblings aren't just my roommates but also my workout/accountability partners. The 2 quotes above really hit home. The Fittest Games Championship is closer each and every day and the Regional Qualifier is right around the corner.

How determined are you to take it to the next level?????

Paleo Diet & Fat

(pictures above are T/Th 6:30 PM Porter Middle School boot campers training hard in the rain)

Another great read by Nell Stephenson explaining exactly What is Fat???

By definition, a fat is various compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen that are glycerides of fatty acids, a major class of energy rich food. Fat functions not only as an energy source, but also as an integral part of hormone regulation, neurological impulses and our immune system! We all know, more or less, that certain foods are fattening, while others are not. Many people find themselves confused with regard to which fats are part of a healthy diet. To make matters worse, with the different trends that we've seen in the multi-million dollar diet industry, some are confused as to whether to eat any fat at all! Remember the low-fat craze of the early 90's? Many fell prey to the industry's message that fat was bad, and processed carbs were good, so people ate more fat-free (processed) products then ever. The unfortunate thing about this was that the fat in their diet could have come from more natural sources like oils and nuts, rather than processed, white-sugary, floury foods! Even worse, because these foods were fat free, people thought that meant they could eat as much as they wanted without consequences.

WRONG!

To keep it simple, one needn't worry about understanding the biochemistry of how a fat acts in the body (I'd be telling a huge fib if I claimed to be a chemist! : ) At any rate, stick with the Paleo recommendations and DO include healthy fat in your diet. You'll find yourself more satisfied and fueled for longer periods of time if you've included some avocado, or olive oil or raw walnuts along with your meal than if you'd opted for something with only carbohydrates.

AVOID artificial or altered types of fat, especially hydrogenated oils (that are more and more prevalent in processed food these days, which is great from the manufacturer's point of view because it increases shelf life!). As always, on the odd occasion that you might have to choose a packaged food item, be diligent about reading the label to ensure there's nothing in it that you cannot identify (and therefore shouldn't put in your body!). Keep it natural and simple, and don't be afraid to eat some fat - your body needs it!