I walked into CrossFit Northake early in November 2015 a 5’9” tall, 237 pound pre-diabetic. I have always exercised and thought I was eating correctly, but continued to suffer the dreaded roller coaster ride of weight gain and loss that comes hand in hand with yo-yo dieting. When I walked in I met Jason Bright […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 6
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 6: Thoughts: It is official! The week we have been waiting for…the end of our 6-week Paleo Challenge! The biggest question I have been getting (outside of, “who do you think won”), is what to do now that the challenge is over? I hope to give you a few things […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 5
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 5: Thoughts: You are 14 days away from ending our 42-day challenge and I am so proud of every single one of you. 14 days is not long at all, compared to when you started. Come up with a concrete game plan to keep you with it the next two […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 4
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 4: Thoughts: Your probably feeling great by now and the next 2-3 weeks to make it to 42 days are more a matter of willpower than anything else. Focus on the reasons why you decided to do the challenge, the results you have seen this far, the goals you have […]
Paleo Challenge Guest Blog (Week 3)
This is a blog written by Joanne Parker (my sister). Joanne is a type I diabetic with some great tips and information on how to make paleo eating work for you! For me, it’s been a slow process over the past five years but I have been patient with the process. I had to rethink […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 3
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 3: Thoughts: I saw the following post on “stupid easy paleo” and thought the wisdom was too good not to share: Now that you’ve got some experience under your belt, it’s time to chat about what the upcoming week is likely to bring. (Of course, you truly are a unique […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 2
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 2: Thoughts: Week one is in the books and I know everyone tried their best and did an amazing job. I love hearing stories about how people are preparing for their weeks and seeing the wonderful support system we have in our community. When week one passes some of the […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 1
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 1: Thoughts: Paleo Challenge 2016 is officially underway. 42 days of bettering yourself and taking charge of your health. Here are ten tips I have compiled to help you get started and stay on track! 1. Do not compare yourself and your results throughout the challenge to others. This is […]
2016 Paleo Blog
2016 Paleo Blog: Thoughts: Each week throughout this year’s challenge, I will be sitting down to offer my own thoughts, experiences and tips. Each week this blog will contain the following components: thoughts, 2 workouts to complete at home, recipe/weekly food ideas, a weekly goal and some thoughts from other guest bloggers. My goal in […]
2016 Paleo Challenge – Get Ready & Get Motivated!
The top 5 reasons why you need to join the 2016 CFN 6 week Paleo Challenge 1. It will save your life…..literally: Very few people in today’s society appear healthy. Kids are heavier, teenagers are sleep deprived and muffin topped, the middle aged are completely stressed out, and the elderly are resigned to walkers […]