We're in the second week of the nutrition challenge and you might begin to have headaches, fatigue, hunger and grumpiness. For some of you these symptoms started last week. Don't be alarmed. This is normal!! My advice to you is... SUCK IT UP! Brilliant, right? Seriously though, don't let this phase get you down. Persevere through these rough patches and by the end of next week you will be feeling like a rock star. This is my 5th Nutrition Challenge so I speak from experience. Many of you who have been through these challenges before can back me up so leave some inspiration under comments for the newbies!
Give it more time and you will no longer feel like this
WOD
3 Rounds
Run 400 meters
Max rep Dead Hang Pull Ups
Max rep Body Weight Back Squat
Modifications:
L4 - As RX
L3 - skinny band assisted dead hang pull ups, 75% body weight back squat
L2 - purple band assisted dead hang pull ups, 50% body weight back squat
L1 - green band assisted dead hang pull ups, manageable weight
L1m - 3 Rounds
Run 400 meters
10 Assisted Pull Ups
10 PVC Back Squat or Air Squat
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Post max reps for each movement in each round
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*FUNDAMENTAL CLASS 7:00 P.M.
Day 9 of the Nutrition Challenge
Possible cure for grumpiness: I bought the Julian Bakery Paleo bread (coconut variety) today. I ate it toasted and loaded with veggies and organic meat. 1g carb, 5g protein, 1g fat. Yummy.
Posted by: Pilar H. | January 14, 2013 at 07:41 PM
I did the same pilar! It helped me a bunch too :) almond butter and bananas :)
Posted by: Jess | January 14, 2013 at 08:27 PM
I did the same as you girls! That and at Jimbos in Carlsbad (where I also found the Julian Bakery Bread) I found and purchased a paleo/raw chocolate bar to treat myself. (In moderation, of course!) I highly recommended checking out that store. It's amazing. So many paleo options!
Posted by: Megan | January 14, 2013 at 08:38 PM
Does Josh know you posted his picture on the website? What helped me last year and this year is getting together with others for dinner. Its amazing what eating with other folks doing the challenge can teach you plus you get to eat their yummy food!
Posted by: Anna | January 14, 2013 at 09:56 PM
A tip for the paleo challenge... a huge problem with our normal nutrition is that we have so many "luxury" foods that tempt us. During the challenge, if you find substitutes (especially for sweets and baked goods), you aren't addressing the actual issue; your cravings. When the challenge is over, you'll have a stronger tendency to fall back into your old habits. For long term results, leave out paleo products that mimic baked goods and sweets. You may still see noticeable results by adding these products into your nutrition plan, but you'll definitely retain the cravings for the real baked goods once the 60 days is over. And if the cravings are bad enough, in the absence of paleo products, you'll most likely fall back into old habits. Best advice, cowboy up and face your cravings. If you can kick them, you'll be better off in the long run. Attempt to go "all in" on the nutrition challenge if life permits. For those of you with kids, be extra strong. Good luck :)
Posted by: Chris (#9) | January 14, 2013 at 11:25 PM
Wise words #9. Thanks!
Posted by: Laura | January 15, 2013 at 06:52 AM
I agree with Chris #9. I have a sweet tooth and I love bread so for the past few challenges,I stayed away from sweet items, such as paleo cookies or bread of any kind. I would eat a whole batch of paleo cookies.. If I feel like something sweet, I would have dried fruit but no more than an ounce a day...and at Fresh and Easy they come already packaged in one ounce packs, so I know how much I have. Keep it up everyone, I know after this week it will be easy sailing...
Posted by: Karen W | January 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM
L4: 4/12, 4/12, 3/12
Ann thank you for doing more than your body weight.
Posted by: Anna | January 15, 2013 at 12:00 PM
I really like this programming...
Posted by: sexyasfuck | January 15, 2013 at 04:20 PM
L2+110lbs w/rowing
8/20, 6/15, 4/12
Working on keeping my injuries at bay and building myself back to level 4.
p.s. #9 you are spot on. Subing bread for paleo bread is not the best option. (I don't really think paleo bread is really paleo) its processed in order to make it. Sticking with whole veggies and fruits along with lean meats nuts and seeds is a much more solid way to go. I went whole 30 about 5 months ago. No sugars or anything thats not 100% natural. By the end of the 30 days I felt better than I had in any nutrition challenge i'd done before. So this challenge I only make one concession from the whole 30 plan. my protein shake after a workout. Other than that i'm not even going for paleo treats or anything.
good luck everyone!!! I know you can do it!!!
Posted by: Csheetsvideo | January 15, 2013 at 10:08 PM