You can’t “out-train” a poor diet
Some people say, “I workout hard so I can eat whatever I want…” Not only does this theory not work for achieving a desireable body composition, fact of the matter is, it just isn’t healthy. Exercise doesn’t counter all the negative effects of fueling your body with crappy food, and no matter how hard you train, if your nutrition is poor you are severely limiting the amount of progress you could be making.
Here’s an exerpt from a post from CrossFit RVA (Richmond, VA)
“Sometimes it is easier to put out hard for 15 minutes and collapse in a sweaty heap than it is to put in the time necessary to track, plan, and execute a nutrition plan. But sadly enough, you can’t out-train a bad diet. Through diet, you can ensure that you are fueled optimally during your workouts, reduce inflammation and promote recovery, and hasten fat loss and muscle gains. If you’re stuck eating like it’s a 5 year old’s birthday party, stuffing yourself with hot dogs, ice cream and cake, you’ll eventually look on the whiteboard and see your times aren’t improving, look in the mirror and realize you don’t look any different than you did 6 months ago, and wake up in the morning and still feel the effects of that workout from three days ago.”
Read full article here.
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Monday’s WOD:
403 meter Run
21 Pushups
21 Single Arm Deadlifts (right side only)
15 Single Arm DB Push Press/Jerk (left side only)
403 meter Run
18 Pushups
21 Single Arm Deadlifts (left side only)
15 Single Arm DB Push Press/Jerks (right side only)
403 meter Run
15 Single Arm Deadlift (right)
9 Single Arm DB Push Press/Jerk (left)
15 Single Arm Deadlift (left)
9 Single Arm DB Push Press/Jerk (right)
*single arm deadlifts are performed with either a kettlebell, dumbbell or barbell, and are to be lifted from the side similar to lifting a suitcase.
