At CFV, we couldn't agree more - and we also believe that heroes can also look the part with a little bit of focus. We've decided to step up our game for the next Lifestyle Challenge and to help motivate everyone to participate, we are collecting a $40 registration per person to benefit The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation as well as offer a Cash Prize to the Winner. Can't get better than helping a superhero and getting ready for "suns out, guns out, shirts optional" weather with some cash in hand!
CFV 5-week Lifestyle Challenge Key Dates:
- Starts Wednesday, May 28 at 12:01a. Ends Tuesday, July 1 at 11:59p
- Paleo BBQ in CFV Parking Lot Thursday, June 12 at 730p (bring a side and/or drink)
- Benchmark wod on "suns out, guns out, shirts optional day", July 2. Only 4 classes (545a, 945a, 545p, 745p) that day. Did I mention shirts are optional that day?
- CFV Family Beach Day Saturday July 12 in Point Pleasant
- Starts Wednesday, May 28 at 12:01a. Ends Tuesday, July 1 at 11:59p
- Paleo BBQ in CFV Parking Lot Thursday, June 12 at 730p (bring a side and/or drink)
- Benchmark wod on "suns out, guns out, shirts optional day", July 2. Only 4 classes (545a, 945a, 545p, 745p) that day. Did I mention shirts are optional that day?
- CFV Family Beach Day Saturday July 12 in Point Pleasant
CFV 5-week Lifestyle Challenge Overview:
- $40 to be collected via cash, check, or CC Charge. (half to charity/half to winner)
- Only one overall winner (past winners are eligible) chosen based on adherence to guidelines below.
- Must sign up on whiteboard and set a goal of an overall body composition increase or decrease. Weight (scale) and body measurements to be taken as follows:
- This will be run on the honor system. CFV is all about the truth. If you lie, not only are you hurting yourself, but you will also negatively impact your fellow members. Also, when you lie, your breath gets real stank. Don't let horrible halitosis happen to you.
Guidelines:
Must submit Weekly Lifestyle Log every Sunday. No late submissions will be accepted. This log will be emailed to all participants and will include instructions on how to award points in sleep, workout, food, water, and bonus categories.
Rx: No Grains, No Legumes, No Added Sugar. No Dairy. No Excuses.
Allowances: You can have - but are not obligated to have - the following:
Two (2) Paleo alcoholic drinks per week (e.g. - a glass of organic red wine, tequila, hard cider) and no stockpiling drinks. Make them count.
Two (2) Paleo treats per week (e.g. - one (1) serving of baked Paleo goods, full fat cultured yogurt, 85% chocolate, etc). Please be reasonable with your serving size and note that one (1) serving is rarely a dozen of anything.
One (1) 'off the reservation' cheat meal over the course of the challenge.
Prizes:
Winner will receive 50% of the total money collected and will be decided upon by:
Compliance with the guidelines of the challenge
Improvement in benchmark wod
Achievement in body composition goal
Please keep in mind the following:
This is all about eating healthier. Make good choices to minimize your sugar intake (this includes fruits). Don't skip meals. Drink plenty of water. Keep that in mind when making all your food decisions and you should come out on top.
If you're eating Paleo but also having 3 paleo brownies after dinner each day, don't expect to see the results you are hoping for. A Paleo brownie is still a brownie.
Eating Paleo can be tailored for you to lose weight or gain it - but don't obsess over that number on the scale. Stress (i.e. obsessing over a number) will prevent you from achieving your goals. DO NOT WEIGH YOURSELF EVERYDAY.
A few FAQs:
Can I use my cheat meal in drinks?
No. That is why there are separate stipulations for what you eat and what you drink. Have a lot of alcohol/soda/etc and it will ruin all the good work you are doing with eating cleaner. Have a lot of water, and it will only make your results at the end of the challenge that much better. Do not underestimate the importance of drinking well - there is no substitute for water!
Can I use heavy cream in my coffee?
Yes - just make sure you're not drinking a cup of heavy cream with a splash of coffee.
Can I use condiments/sauces on my meals?
Yes - just make sure you're not eating ketchup with a side of sweet potato fries. (Do you see a pattern here yet?) And make sure you check the ingredient label. You should choose something with a short list of ingredients. You should choose something without sugar or any of it's chemically manufactured derivatives. In some instances, this may be extremely difficult.
Can I eat out considering most restaurants don't have organic/grass fed options?
Yes - just be mindful that the less complicated the food, the better chance it will have less stuff that is bad for you. Ask the wait staff how the food is prepared - they should know. Make good, moderate choices overall and your body should be able to handle the unavoidable/unintentional "cheat". (Which for the purposes of this challenge, will not be considered a cheat - just make a conscious effort to keep it moderate.)
This is too hard - can I scale it back some more?
No. It's called a challenge for a reason - it's challenging. Stop indicating your desire to drink more, eat more dessert, blah, blah, blah and just Man/Lady Up and eat clean.
Google is very helpful but a few websites to start everyone off can be found HERE
Here is a good video summarizing the why of Paleo:
Best to all!
- $40 to be collected via cash, check, or CC Charge. (half to charity/half to winner)
- Only one overall winner (past winners are eligible) chosen based on adherence to guidelines below.
- Must sign up on whiteboard and set a goal of an overall body composition increase or decrease. Weight (scale) and body measurements to be taken as follows:
- This will be run on the honor system. CFV is all about the truth. If you lie, not only are you hurting yourself, but you will also negatively impact your fellow members. Also, when you lie, your breath gets real stank. Don't let horrible halitosis happen to you.
Guidelines:
Must submit Weekly Lifestyle Log every Sunday. No late submissions will be accepted. This log will be emailed to all participants and will include instructions on how to award points in sleep, workout, food, water, and bonus categories.
Rx: No Grains, No Legumes, No Added Sugar. No Dairy. No Excuses.
Allowances: You can have - but are not obligated to have - the following:
Two (2) Paleo alcoholic drinks per week (e.g. - a glass of organic red wine, tequila, hard cider) and no stockpiling drinks. Make them count.
Two (2) Paleo treats per week (e.g. - one (1) serving of baked Paleo goods, full fat cultured yogurt, 85% chocolate, etc). Please be reasonable with your serving size and note that one (1) serving is rarely a dozen of anything.
One (1) 'off the reservation' cheat meal over the course of the challenge.
Prizes:
Winner will receive 50% of the total money collected and will be decided upon by:
Compliance with the guidelines of the challenge
Improvement in benchmark wod
Achievement in body composition goal
Please keep in mind the following:
This is all about eating healthier. Make good choices to minimize your sugar intake (this includes fruits). Don't skip meals. Drink plenty of water. Keep that in mind when making all your food decisions and you should come out on top.
If you're eating Paleo but also having 3 paleo brownies after dinner each day, don't expect to see the results you are hoping for. A Paleo brownie is still a brownie.
Eating Paleo can be tailored for you to lose weight or gain it - but don't obsess over that number on the scale. Stress (i.e. obsessing over a number) will prevent you from achieving your goals. DO NOT WEIGH YOURSELF EVERYDAY.
A few FAQs:
Can I use my cheat meal in drinks?
No. That is why there are separate stipulations for what you eat and what you drink. Have a lot of alcohol/soda/etc and it will ruin all the good work you are doing with eating cleaner. Have a lot of water, and it will only make your results at the end of the challenge that much better. Do not underestimate the importance of drinking well - there is no substitute for water!
Can I use heavy cream in my coffee?
Yes - just make sure you're not drinking a cup of heavy cream with a splash of coffee.
Can I use condiments/sauces on my meals?
Yes - just make sure you're not eating ketchup with a side of sweet potato fries. (Do you see a pattern here yet?) And make sure you check the ingredient label. You should choose something with a short list of ingredients. You should choose something without sugar or any of it's chemically manufactured derivatives. In some instances, this may be extremely difficult.
Can I eat out considering most restaurants don't have organic/grass fed options?
Yes - just be mindful that the less complicated the food, the better chance it will have less stuff that is bad for you. Ask the wait staff how the food is prepared - they should know. Make good, moderate choices overall and your body should be able to handle the unavoidable/unintentional "cheat". (Which for the purposes of this challenge, will not be considered a cheat - just make a conscious effort to keep it moderate.)
No. It's called a challenge for a reason - it's challenging. Stop indicating your desire to drink more, eat more dessert, blah, blah, blah and just Man/Lady Up and eat clean.
Google is very helpful but a few websites to start everyone off can be found HERE
Here is a good video summarizing the why of Paleo:
Best to all!
The only way we can all be successful is if we all do it together! The more support you have, the easier this will be. And don't forget... we ARE supposed to take our shirts off at the end of all of this... for a good cause, of course!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to a GREAT 6 weeks- if you do it right, you will see results. Guaranteed. Let's do this, CFV! :-)
You said it!!!!. Ali's are in for the challenge.
DeleteSince Sha took his shirt off on Monday, he should be disqualified from this challenge. (this way I don't have to make him breakfast every morning :) ).
DeleteCan I have his breakfast instead?
DeleteCan Sha have Progenix?
ReplyDeleteYes, Sha can have progenex as a recovery drink not meal replacement.
ReplyDeleteIs this Sha making up his own rules or a Leo rule?
DeleteWhat about one scoop Whey Protein isolate (with almond milk) daily?
ReplyDeleteTake "before" and "after" photos!
ReplyDeleteWhen are we getting the lifestyle log? I'm trying to keep track of everything in my phone in the meantime.
ReplyDelete-Diana
Log being provided today - look for it on FB
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