Super excited to dial in our nutrition and training for 6 focused weeks of intentional eating! That’s REALLY what a nutrition challenge should be: intentional, conscious, mindful.
It’s NOT about losing weight, although participants who stick to their nutrition category lose an average of 7 pounds of fat. It’s not about gaining muscle, although the dedicated folks gain an average of 3 pounds muscle!
It’s really more about creating and deepening our relationship with our bodies, and learning how they respond to change. If we can teach you how to affect your physiology in a positive way, resulting in a healthier body, mind & spirit, you’ll be empowered in the future to make the necessary shifts on your own, when you feel so inclined.
We don’t want to “give you a fish”; we want to teach you “HOW to fish”.
So…how to do that?
First, commit to a minimum of 3 CrossFit training sessions per week; more if your body & schedule allow. We also recommend attending yoga on Sundays at 9 am, to give your body a great stretch sesh!
Second, commit to your Nutrition Challenge category.
We offer 6 categories BUT remember that the best nutrition plan is the one you can stick to. While this IS a challenge, you need to commit to a plan that isn’t prohibitive to success. For example, if you’re juggling a lot of extra responsibilities that already have you scrambling to keep up with your obligations, picking a Challenge category that requires weighing and measuring of food isn’t likely to be sustainable, but maybe sticking to a Paleo nutrition protocol is.
Your RVC Coaching team is here to help you choose the best category for you. When you do your body scan, we’ll look at the data and help you select the best option for your goals and lifestyle.
But for now, let’s dive into the Nutrition Challenge Categories!!!
In the videos below, Coach Nick discusses all the Nutrition Challenge categories: Drop the Junk, Paleo, Zone, MACROs, Paleo/Zone and MACRO Timing. You’ll also find MASSIVE pdfs on Paleo eating, including a 6-week menu, complete with shopping lists and recipes!!
Further, the Zone is covered in yet another article, courtesy of our friends at CrossFit HQ; you’ll even find a huge Zone portioning list, outlining the block counts for a ton of foods, as well as easy, delicious menus for quick Paleo snacks and meals. And the list goes on.
In short, there’s a ton of information here. The sooner you dive into it, the better! We recommend that you start exploring the options NOW, so that when you complete your 1st Accubody scan, you can discuss your ideas with your Coach.
Your RVC Coaches are ready to answer any questions, so give us a shout!
Cheat Sheet for Nutrition Category Selection:
Regardless of what category you choose, making any change to your current eating routine WILL offer positive results. And remember that we’re challenging ourselves for only 6 short weeks; YOU CAN DO THIS!
Your RVC Coaches stand ready to support your success, so reach out to them ANYTIME with your questions; they KNOW their stuff and are ready to help you reach YOUR goals!
Congratulations in advance!
Love, Your RVC Coaching Crew
P.S. You’ll find a TON of articles, recipes, etc as links BELOW the videos……
Keep in mind, no matter what nutrition plan you undertake for your Nutrition Challenge, there is only one way to make sure it works! It starts with consistency, then total calories in/out, what those calories are made of (% carb/fat/protein), and lastly how you time them. See the hierarchy of nutrition to the right….