Comments on: Summer Shape Up Paleo Challenge

By: Brian K

Brian K — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:48:34 +0000

Ryan,

EVOO is Extra Virgin Olive Oil

By: ryan c

ryan c — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:38:01 +0000

thanks nigel. I’ve been kind of crazy eating nuts. Guess I’ll need to work on that. Next question…what is EVVO? Did a web search, couldn’t find anything.

By: Nigel

Nigel — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:25:37 +0000

Rayan C, yes & no. Nuts in general are great: transport well, full of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat. However, you do not need to go nut CRAZY, eating nuts 24/7. There are other great sources of good fats: EVVO, Coconut Oil, Avocados, and Coconut Milk. Bottom line, if you are going to eat nuts daily, I would only have them with one major meal (lunch time).

Vanny, I am not sure about almond milk. I would go to Earth Fare and read the label, if the ingredients are Paleo, great! If the ingredients aren’t then try Coconut Milk. However, you must keep in mind that nothing tastes quite like milk. Milk substitutes are usually quite bland. I typically cook with Coconut Milk vs drinking it strait up.

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:04:25 +0000

Most of the almond milk I have found has tapioca starch in it, plus added salt (although I cannot remember how much). Here is a link to a blog where a woman explains how to make your own:

http://www.njamworld.com/2009/12/29/almond-milk/comment-page-1/

Hope this helps! And if you find some with minimal ingredients, please post here, as it would be a lot easier than making it.

By: Vanny

Vanny — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:20:54 +0000

Can I drink almond milk?

Can you get a point if you did a crossfit WOD at home?

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:50:58 +0000

Can running a 5K or longer at home equate to a CrossFit workout?

By: ryan c

ryan c — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:04:36 +0000

is there a limit on the intake of nuts?

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:38:39 +0000

Brian,

I just spoke with Jeff and he said he is extremely limited and can’t even do ring rows. He’s decided that he is not going to partake in the challenge officially. He’s going to keep to the paleo diet, but has to focus his exercise on trying to rehab his shoulder (and most likely preparing himself physically and mentally for surgery). So, you can take his name off the list.

By: Brian K

Brian K — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:40:46 +0000

Denise,

Yes, we will sub a WOD or two for him. What movements can he do? What are his limitations?

Ring Rows will be acceptable for max rep pullups

Brian

CrossFit Integrity, Charleston, SC

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:01:47 +0000

Brian,

Jeff’s been traveling and has not had much time to get in and ask questions, but here’s a couple:

1) He is unable to do 2 of the performance WODs due to his shoulder injury. What subsitutions should he use?

2) If he uses different WODs, does this mean he is not able to possibly win the challenge?

Thanks!