**** Come by the tent today @ 1130 for a clean out that is much needed after the last dust storm. ****
Lt Beatty came to knock Elizabeth out after she went running! Take about a Womanimal!
Has recovery from the intense or heavy WODs been slow? A crucial key to recovery is nutrition and is 80% of the battle to become an elite athlete. Is it tough to switch straight into a Paleo/Zone diet so here are some tips to help you start out.
1) Minimize or eliminate any sugar intake. Sodas, Gatorade, juices, desserts and even sauces like Heinz 57 are some examples. Look at the ingredient list and if syrup or sugar is in the first 3 ingredients, beware.
2) Good Carbs vs Bad Carbs. Americans load up on bad carbs (pasta, bread, cereal) and these carbs spike the insulin in the body which results in fat production. Eat empty carbs like broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, vegetables mostly.
3) Eat smaller portions throughout the day. Your body is like a camp fire and you need to keep fueling it. You add too much wood, you create an inferno and cause damage. Too little and you won't be able to restore tissue from WODs, resulting in your body eating itself.
4) Which should I start first Paleo or Zone? For what we have available to us, chow hall, the Paleo diet is the easiest way to adhere to. Once you have mastered it and gone a MONTH without cheating, then you can combine it with the Zone measuring and create the elite athlete diet. There are many websites that will summarize both these nutrition plans for you. Worst case, follow what is said in Fitness in 100 words below.
If you want more information or have questions come by and CueBall (SSgt McDowell) will be glad to share with you.
