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2017 Whole90: Only 12 Days Left to Sign up!

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There are only 12 days left to sign up for our Whole90 nutrition challenge! It's our once-a-year nutrition to help you get healthy, lose weight, and stay healthy for life. We only do this once a year and it's over 50% off our normal one-on-one nutrition coaching prices. Want all the details as well as a link to sign up? Click here: http://crossfitsouthbend.com/2017-cfsb-90-day-nutrition-challenge/ Still need more convincing that this program can help you achieve your health goals in 2017? Check out Courtney's testimonial about her experience with the 2016 Whole90 In this testimonial video Courtney talks about her experience with our 90 day nutrition coaching program. Courtney managed to  do great with the Whole90 while running her own business with her partner, searching for a new home with her husband, and working with an extremely small kitchen. In addition to her nutrition she focused on her stress, and that helped her see more success. Her training improved. Her mental clarity improved in the morning and while doing her work throughout the day. One of my favorite quotes from Courtney from the interview was “You don’t realize how bad you feel until you start to feel good.” That’s really one of the most amazing realizations from doing a nutrition challenge. Congrats on all your success Courtney! We wish you all the best in the future.

Nikki’s Story-Eating Healthy while Flying Most Weeks for Work

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Our 2017 Whole90 stars in a little over two weeks. So, we wanted to revisit one of our great Whole90 success stories from the past year to show you how you can achieve your health and weight loss goals in 2017 even if you travel every week for work like Nikki. In this video Nikki tells us about her journey of losing 23lbs, 1.5 inches off her waist, and 3 inches off her hips. Nikki’s situation was unique for a couple of reasons. First, in addition to having a family to take care of, Nikki basically has to fly most weeks for work, which initially seems like it would make good food choices much harder. However, Nikki explains in the video how she just had to make a few not-so-hard changes to her way of doing things like going to Whole Foods rather than a fast food place when she’s in another town. Second, Nikki lost a little weight during month 1 when we gradually transitioned her to real food. But she really did amazingly well in month 2 when we did the Whole30, and at that point she lost 20lbs in the space of a month. Sometimes the Whole30 is really the catalyst that makes the difference for people in terms of weight loss. Nikki, you did an awesome job with everything, and we’re all so proud of you! Keep up the great work! If you're interested in getting all the details for the Whole90, including links to sign up, click here: http://crossfitsouthbend.com/2017-cfsb-90-day-nutrition-challenge/

Amy’s Treat Corner-Christmas 2016-Christmas Fudge

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Amy's Treat Corner-Christmas 2016-Christmas Fudge
 
In this video Amy, and her two daughters Ashlyn and Brooke, make a delicious Christmas Fudge. Enjoy!
 
We wish you all very Merry Christmas!!
Here's the recipe:
Prepare and 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan lined with parchment paper Over medium to low heat stir in: * 1 1/2 C dark chocolate chips - you can use the Enjoy Life or 60% or more cacao chocolate chips * 1/2 C sweetened condensed coconut milk (I have found this at our local Meijer ) * 2 tablespoons butter or if you want to omit the dairy use 2 tablespoons coconut oil Pull off of heat and stir in 1/4 C organic powdered sugar * spread in pan and put in freezer. This can be made a day ahead! For the topping if desired: This Will cover half of the fudge- Over medium to low heat stir in: *1/4 C heavy whipping cream *1/4 C coconut sugar *1 tablespoon butter
*1 egg yolk
* Stir until it coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and you can add in the topping you desire, for example unsweetened coconut and pecans for a German chocolate icing!

Whole90 Success Story-Lauren lost 17lbs while driving 500 miles a week for work!

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In this video Lauren tells us about her journey during the 2016 CrossFit South Bend 90-day nutrition coaching program. Over the course of 90 days here’s what happened -Lauren lost 17lbs, a healthy, sustainable amount of weight to lose. -She lost an inch off her waist, and 3.5 inches off her hips. -She also did all of this while being a vegetarian and someone who drives at least 500 miles a week for work. -She reduced her cravings, increased her energy, improved her mood, and cleared up her skin. Lauren did an awesome job with our 90 day nutrition coaching program, and she’s living proof that driving a lot for work is not an excuse for not eating healthy. Congrats Lauren on all your amazing success!! THERE ARE ONLY 12 DAYS LEFT TO GET A DISCOUNT ON THE 2017 WHOLE90 NUTRITION CHALLENGE. WE ONLY DO THIS CHALLENGE ONCE A YEAR AND IT'S 50% OFF OUR NORMAL ONE-ON-ONE NUTRITION COACHING PRICES FOR ALL THE DETAILS AND LINKS TO SIGN UP CLICK HERE: The 2017 CFSB 90-Day Nutrition Challenge!      

The 2017 Whole90 Nutrition Challenge-Angie’s Story

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“Eat less, workout more.” We hear it all the time. It’s the simple key to weight loss and health. Or is it? Angie had been told multiple times by her doctor and others to eat less and workout more, and she ended up GAINING 12lbs over the course of a year weight with that approach. When she came to see us we suggested she eat MORE real whole food not less. Over the course of three months of eating more food, but quality real whole food, she lost 13lbs, 2.5 inches off her waist, and 2.25 inches off her hips. Even more importantly, her hair and nails started growing again, her cravings for bad food are gone, and her digestion is a lot better. There are so many people out there who are told “just eat less, and workout more”. But that’s not always the right answer, and the truth is a lot more nuanced than that. We actually find that most people achieve their health and weight loss goals faster by eating MORE real whole food, and exercising LESS but more intelligently with high intensity interval training and strength work. Want to experience your own transformation by eating real whole food? Our 2017 Whole90 starts January 15th 2017, and you can get a discount on it if you sign up before Christmas. You can get all the details about the challenge, and you can sign up for the challenge, here: http://crossfitsouthbend.com/2017-cfsb-90-day-nutrition-challenge/ Our 2017 Whole90 Nutrition Challenge is over 50% off our normal one-on-one nutrition coaching prices, and it won’t happen again until 2018. Come join us for what is sure to be our biggest and best Whole90 ever.

The 2017 CFSB 90-Day Nutrition Challenge!

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What is the CFSB Whole90 Nutrition Challenge?
  • It’s CrossFit South Bend’s yearly gym nutrition program where we challenge you to eat real whole food for 90 days. We only do this ONCE a year and it’s over 50% off our normal one-on-one nutrition coaching prices.
Why should I do the CFSB Whole90 Nutrition Challenge?
Have you ever thought to yourself "I know what I should be eating, but I just can't bring myself to do it?" We can help. We can make it so that this year you finally achieve your health, fitness, and weight goals by eating healthy. How?
  • Guidance: We'll teach you exactly what you need to eat to be healthy
  • Support: No one has infinite willpower. We'll keep you on track even when there's temptation.
  • Accountability: We'll hold you accountable to your goals with weekly food journals.
How much weight can I expect to lose if my goal is weight loss? 
  • We think a healthy, sustainable amount of weight to lose is 8-12lbs a month, so you could lose up to 24-36lbs over the entire course of the Whole90 (assuming that you have that much weight to lose). Remember, the goal is not to lose as much weight as possible. It’s 1) to be healthy and 2) keep the weight off long-term.
What if I don't have any weight to lose and I want to build size and strength instead? 
  • We have a specific program called the Swole90 that teaches you how to gain healthy size and muscle with a foundation of real whole food instead of a bunch of junk food that will make you fat, sick, and tired.
Why 90 days? 
  • We want you to make healthy eating a life-long habit, and science has pretty conclusively shown that it takes 67 days (at a minimum) to establish a new habit. This is not meant to be a fad diet, detox, cleanse, etc.
Can I just sign up for one-month of the challenge?
  • No, mainly for the reasons stated directly above. We want to you to make healthy eating a habit and it requires more than 30 days to do that.
When will the challenge take place?
  • Sunday January 15th 2017 to Saturday April 15th 2017
Can friends and family who are not CrossFit South Bend members participate in the 90-day nutrition challenge?
  • Yes! You can send this webpage directly to your friends and family. This page includes a link, located just below, for people who are not CrossFit South Bend members to sign up.
Can I purchase the Whole90 Nutrition challenge for a friend or family member as a gift for the holidays?
How much does it cost?
Timeframe
CFSB Member
Non-CFSB Member
Before Christmas
(12.25.16)
$90 per month for 3 months
$140 per month for 3 months
Before Start of 2017 Whole90
(1.15.17)
$100 per month for 3 months
$150 per month for 3 months
How does the sign up process work?
  • By clicking one of the links directly below you'll be prompted to put down a one-month non-refundable deposit. This will secure your spot and lock in that price for the entire Whole90.
  • That initial deposit will eventually be used to pay for month one of the challenge from 1.15.17-2.14.17. Your second payment will be charged on 2.15.17 for month 2 and 3.15.17 for Month 3.
How do I sign up?
What does the Whole90 nutrition challenge include if I sign up?
  • Personal Nutrition Coaching
    • You will be given a nutrition coach who will be guiding and supporting you through your entire 90 day nutrition challenge
    • Weekly Food Journal Review by your nutrition coach
    • Unlimited email questions to your nutrition coach
  • Weights, Measurements, and Pictures
    • Every month you will get weights, measurements and pictures taken to objectively measure your progress throughout the challenge.
  • Weekly How-to guides
    • Each week we will send you how-to guides via email on a number of different topics. Topics include: saving money, eating out at restaurants, and dealing with family and friends while eating healthy.
  • Weekly Nutrition Talks
    • There will be 10 nutrition talks at the gym by CFSB Head Nutrition Coach Robby Gustin to help you maximize your success during the 90 day challenge
    • In person Q&A sessions at talks to get your questions answered in person
  • Whole9 Resource Guide
    • The Whole9 Resource Guide explains all the rules for eating healthy, provides delicious recipes, and offers you ready-made grocery lists and tips for your Whole90.
  • Grocery Store Tour
    • Robby Gustin will be leading a private Grocery Store tour in January that is open to all Whole90 participants.
  • Exclusive Facebook Group
    • An exclusive Facebook group only for participants in the challenge to share recipe ideas, travel tips, foods to try, and words of support and encouragement
  • An Awesome Community
    • You'll have a supportive community of people cheering you on towards your goals, which makes a huge difference towards successfully accomplishing your goals.
Questions? Need Help?
If you have any questions or if there’s any other way I can help please feel free to email me at robby@crossfitsouthbend.com.
We hope you decide to join us for what should be our biggest and best Whole90 Nutrition Challenge yet!
Best,
Robby
 

Amy’s Treat Corner-1 Year Anniversary

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This week officially marks the 1 year anniversary of Amy's Treat Corner! So, we're doing a throwback to the very first Amy's Treat Corner video, which we did last year for Thanksgiving. In this video, Amy shows you how to a make a delicious Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie. From everyone here at CrossFit South Bend, we want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

How to Survive the Holidays

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The holidays can be rough. A lot of people let their healthy eating habits go out the window during the holidays.
 
But there's a way to survive the holidays when you realize one simple thing: eating whatever you want on the DAY OF Thanksgiving and the DAY OF Christmas, for example, never made anyone fat, sick or diabetic. Those single days are not the problem, assuming you're eating healthy the rest of the time.
 
The problem is really with two things.
1. That we make November 1st-December 31st into an unmitigated food orgy where if someone randomly brings cookies into work on a Wednesday we just say something like "Oh well, it's the holidays"
2. The rest of the year we're not eating that healthy to begin with.
 
So, what's the solution?
1.Enjoy yourself with family and friends on those SINGLE DAYS that are holidays
2. Make sure you're eating healthy the vast majority of the time in between the holidays. (Need help with that? Stay tuned for details about our 90 day nutrition challenge coming up in January)
 
You should be able to enjoy yourself for legitimate special occasions like the singles days of the holidays. But just because someone brings cookies into work between Thanksgiving and Christmas doesn't mean it's a special occasion.

Can you out-excercise a bad diet?

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In this video we talk about getting all your health ducks in a row, and how certain aspects of health can be more important than others. -While fitness is important, you can't out-excercise a bad diet. -If you're not eating real whole food most of the time supplements are mostly just a waste of money. -You can eat the best diet in the world and workout a lot but if you only sleep 4-5 hrs a night that will mess everything else up. -Finally, chronic mental and emotional stress will derail everything else if you don't find healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. So, in getting your health ducks in a row it's important to prioritize. We also talk about the H.I.D.D.E.N.® stressors that play a huge role in your overall health namely, Hormones, Immune Function, Detoxification, Digestion, Energy Systems, and Neurotransmitters. If those aren't in line nothing else will be.

Tara’s Story-A Life-Altering Experience

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In this video, Tara shares her experience with our 90 day nutrition coaching program. Tara was initially skeptical about whether she could handle changing her nutrition from how she was eating to eating healthy the vast majority of the time. However, she went from a point where she thought this way of eating was not manageable to a point where it became a normal part of her life. As you'll see in the video she describes eating this way as a life-altering experience. What were some of the benefits of eating this way for Tara? -Better sleep -Better energy -Being more resilient against stress -Her husband lost 14lbs eating the same way she did -Her family all sat down to healthy dinners, and her kids got to try more healthy meals that they actually liked. Tara we are so proud of you and all your success! Congrats! If you're interested in doing the same program Tara did, we'll be announcing our 2017 Whole90 gym-wide nutrition challenge in just a few weeks. So stay tuned. Want to get started right now with nutrition coaching before the January rush? Contact robby@crossfitsouthbend.com for a free 30min nutrition consultation to discuss our one-on-one nutrition coaching programs.