Why you need the Whole Life Challenge more than you think!
The Whole Life Challenge is not a Paleo Challenge. Vegetarians can partake in this event, and legumes are allowed. Guar gum, honey, grains, corn, dairy, soy and sugar (except in the form of natural Stevia) are not. (Guar gum is found in a lot of canned coconut milks. Find a brand without it! Coconut water is also approved, just find a version without sugar.) The same goes with any canned substances: even plain old canned tomatoes; look for a brand without any added sugar. They are out there.
Check out the list RULES. Print it out, tape it to your forehead.
- If you eat just from this list, you're golden! A Cheat Sheet of Approved Foods (Google Doc)
- Get prepared! Checklist (Google Doc)
Nutrition (All links contain drool-worthy photos)
Paleo Project Recipes (divided into categories)
Nutrition from Paradiso CrossFit
Our Recipe Ideas from CrossFit Midtown
Nutrition from Paradiso CrossFit
Our Recipe Ideas from CrossFit Midtown
My Favorite WLC Approved Recipes
Whipped Coconut Milk and Berries for dessert
Paleo Pancakes from Marks Daily Apple
Coconut Flour Zucchini Cakes
Mobility
You must mobilize every day on the Challenge. Yoga counts as mobility. You can do the same movement every day if you wish (I'm going to be practicing the splits daily throughout the challenge) as well as my squat (trying to work up to sitting in it for 10 minutes total.) If you need ideas, check out the amazing Kstar, he has hundreds of mobility videos, depending on your ailment: shoulder impingement, closed hips, weak ankles, etc. You're sure to become a more Gumby-fied elite exerciser if you follow along.
*Massage does not count.
Exercise
At least 10 minutes a day of activity, in the form of a WOD or Active Recovery. Active recovery is defined as intentionally engaging in some form of movement with the purpose of improving your fitness. Examples: jogging, recreational cycling or skating, hiking, yoga, etc. The final determination is yours, but be honest with yourself about the completion of this requirement.
Downloadable list of WODs for Home from Paradiso CrossFit
The Traveling WOD no equipment necessary
If you have equipment at home or at your gym you'd like to start incorporating into your workout: I can help you put together workouts that will challenge you through the duration of the Challenge (ie: progressively get harder so you see results in your overall athleticism). Shoot me an email or a comment.
Fish Oil
What is the deal with Fish Oil on the WLC? Check out this link for further reading. Otherwise, there is no minimum amount you have to take, just get 'er done.
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If you are participating in the Challenge (signed up and ready to rock) please comment below! Also, feel free to add the above image to your blog and link back to here.
Questions? As always, I'm only an email or comment away.
Mobility
You must mobilize every day on the Challenge. Yoga counts as mobility. You can do the same movement every day if you wish (I'm going to be practicing the splits daily throughout the challenge) as well as my squat (trying to work up to sitting in it for 10 minutes total.) If you need ideas, check out the amazing Kstar, he has hundreds of mobility videos, depending on your ailment: shoulder impingement, closed hips, weak ankles, etc. You're sure to become a more Gumby-fied elite exerciser if you follow along.
*Massage does not count.
Exercise
At least 10 minutes a day of activity, in the form of a WOD or Active Recovery. Active recovery is defined as intentionally engaging in some form of movement with the purpose of improving your fitness. Examples: jogging, recreational cycling or skating, hiking, yoga, etc. The final determination is yours, but be honest with yourself about the completion of this requirement.
Downloadable list of WODs for Home from Paradiso CrossFit
The Traveling WOD no equipment necessary
If you have equipment at home or at your gym you'd like to start incorporating into your workout: I can help you put together workouts that will challenge you through the duration of the Challenge (ie: progressively get harder so you see results in your overall athleticism). Shoot me an email or a comment.
Fish Oil
What is the deal with Fish Oil on the WLC? Check out this link for further reading. Otherwise, there is no minimum amount you have to take, just get 'er done.
__________________________
If you are participating in the Challenge (signed up and ready to rock) please comment below! Also, feel free to add the above image to your blog and link back to here.
Questions? As always, I'm only an email or comment away.
I am signed up!
ReplyDeleteHey! Came across your blog while looking for a healthier version of pumpkin snickerdoodles. I got pretty giddy when I saw you had a link for the Whole Life Challenge! I signed up with about 35 others from my gym and I am so ready to get started (after I eat these awesome pumpkin snickerdoodles, that is!) Looking forward to seeing what you will be up to during WLC and will be looking back here for some inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm signed up and ready to rock!
ReplyDeleteWhere can I find the Whole Life Challenge prelim fitness test? I am paid and need to take measurements and do fitness test tonight.
ReplyDeleteOn the Whole Life Challenge website. :)
Deletethe pancake recipe has honey which is not allowed
ReplyDeleteIt is a fantastic recipe though, and if you substitute coconut milk for honey and use liquid Stevia to taste, it is WLC compliant. :) I am pretty sure everyone knows no honey that is playing along! We have all also talked about substitutions for honey. Are you playing in the WLC?
DeleteIt is a fantastic recipe though, and if you substitute coconut milk for honey and use liquid Stevia to taste, it is WLC compliant. :) I am pretty sure everyone knows no honey that is playing along! We have all also talked about substitutions for honey. Are you playing in the WLC?
DeleteCourtney - I was just introduced to your blog after reading your guest post on Carrots N' Cakes. Looks like I'm late for the challenge, but I think I'm just going to start tomorrow (it's after dinner here) and extend mine later (HOPEFULLY!). I'm actually deployed to Afghanistan right now, so a little difficult to get the best foods; looking forward to the challenge!!
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