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8 Week Nutrition Contest!

By Coach Morden | 03 March 2011 | Nutrition, Nutrition Challenge, Recipes, Upcoming Events | , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments   

Alchemy CrossFit Presents:

8 week Nutrition Contest!

  • Thousands of Dollars in Grand Prizes!
  • Weekly Draws!
  • 8 week Paleo or Vegetarian Whole Foods Meal Plan!
  • Email and in Person Support!

Starts March 21st

Free For Members! $20 for non-members!

Sign up by following the link below and joining our Nutrition Contests Mailing list:
Sign Up HERE!

MORE INFO ADDED!!!

 

How it works:

Here’s a simple summary of how the contest will go:

Contest starts March 21st, 2011.

Alchemy CrossFit will provide you with an 8 week meal plan including recipes and grocery lists (Your choice of Paleo – designed by Denise Magnini or Whole Foods vegetarian – easily converted to non-vegetarian – By Adam Morden) FREE for members and 80% off for non-members ($20).

You will take before and after pictures and measurements as well as write a blurb about what changing your nutrition has done for you.

You will get ongoing support both over email and in person at Alchemy CrossFit.

Alchemy CrossFit will award 5 GRAND PRIZES worth thousands of dollars $$$ as well as other prizes along the way!

Winners will be chosen by ballot at the end of the contest.

You will get a ballot for submitting your before/after pics, measurements, and letter, and following the meal plan for the 8 weeks. Additional ballots will be available for being more involved with the process – reviewing the recipes, submitting alternative recipes, supporting the community, etc. Each additional ballot increases your chance to win!

Prizes!

To be announced shortly – but rest assured there are Thousands of dollars in prizes! Make sure you register above and check back soon for more updates!

 

The Plans:

Paleo:

The Paleo approach is that the human body has not evolved to handle foods introduced in the last few thousand years and that we are best served by following a diet that our hunter/gatherer ancestors would have eaten. A diet of meats, vegetables, some fruit, nuts and seeds with no dairy, grains, beans, or processed sugars.

Whole Foods:

The whole foods approach is simple. Eat real food, made from real ingredients, cooked fresh with the minimum of processing. Pretty much anything that you could grow or raise on your own is allowed on this program, while

  • Shannon

    Can’t wait to get started on this program! Going to be AWESOME!

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    Thanks Shannon! I’m working like crazy to get the nutrition website up and running and to make this challenge amazing! I’t's awesome to get such positive energy back!

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    Hey Everyone,

    Lots of people have been asking me about the before/after pics and measurements. Since prizes are being awarded by draw, you can take your before pics anytime between now and the 21st, same with your measurements. We need to get your after pic and letter in within 1 week of the end of the contest to be eligible to win. I’ll keep updating http://www.alchemycrossfit.com as we go, so check back to see what’s new!

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    Another Question in regards to the before/after pics and measurements: Which measurements and what type of pics? As far as measurements go we would like these ones: R Calf (widest part), R Thigh (8 inches up from knee), Hips(widest part), Waist (at belly button), Chest (at nipple line), Shoulders(widest part), and R Bicep (widest part). For the pics it would be great to get a front, back, and side view, as well as one casual one that you like both before and after.

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    A few people have emailed me to ask if they have to be members of the gym to take part – the answer is NO! Everyone is welcome to take part in the nutrition challenge – if you are from out of province some of the prizes may not be appplicable, but you’re still welcome to join and follow along on the meal plan.

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    A few people have emailed me to ask if they have to be members of the gym to take part – the answer is NO! Everyone is welcome to take part in the nutrition challenge – if you are from out of province some of the prizes may not be appplicable, but you’re still welcome to join and follow along on the meal plan.

  • http://www.facebook.com/lindsayangela.makeup Lindsay Martin

    Thank god I get my ass back to crossfit tomorrow after being a slacker and sick. So excited for the challenge, it is so motivating and I am hoping it will be the jump start I need to get me into the best shape ever!

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    This Challenge is going to be fantastic – over half of the gym is involved! You guys are in for a treat. Paleo or Whole Foods, you will see major changes and feel awesome in just a few short weeks!

  • Rich D.

    This is going to be great! I’ve been struggling with food since Christmas and this will be just what I need to get my nutrition back on track for the coming race season.

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    Rich, you and Sarah, and the kids are going to see awesome improvements in your performance over the next few weeks – Nutrition is the key to unlocking your potential!

  • Norman

    Hi Adam

    I seemed to leaning towards Paleo, numerous books on the topic, what do you recommend ?

    I week until AROUND THE BAY :)

    Cheers

    Norman

  • Coach Dee

    Hey Norm,

    If you are asking what paleo books we recommend – I would start with The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf.

  • http://www.facebook.com/steve313 Steve Welton

    Oh the pain of developing better habits….. Looking forward to your leadership on this one Adam! Everyone get on this! #nutrition

  • Norman

    THANKS :)

  • Lisa

    Day three, and so far so good! When I did my grocery shopping for the Paleo plan, the woman in front of me said it was the healthiest check-out she’s ever seen…and it made me feel so good! I can’t wait to see what the plan does for me and my husband!

  • Cindy L

    Okay, it’s day 5 and I’m sticking to the plan so far…but I’m hungry and why is it when I say I can’t have something, IT’S EVERYWHERE, tempting me and calling to me. I stuck to the outside of the grocery store but I could still hear those dam crappy carbs calling my name…I will get through this to become healthier and leaner. I appreciate all the support from the ACF staff and fellow contestants. You all rock!!!

  • Cindy L

    This is an awesome challenge. It’s great having the meal plans and recipes to give me some variety and good flavors. I know this week and the next I’m getting used to the changes both in type of food and quantity and at times it’s tough but holy cow, is it worth it. I know we didn’t submit our weights, but I still looked at mine last Sun. Today when I stepped on the scale 5 pounds!!!!! were missing. Paleo is working big time for me. This is the motivation I need to put up with my occasional hunger. Not to mention herbal tea.
    THANK YOU ACF…again!!!!

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    Congratulations Cindy! that is awesome! Thanks for being so focused and
    positive about the challenge I’m really happy you are seeing and feeling the
    results so soon =)

  • Karey H

    Okay, I didn’t do too good on the first week of the challenge but Monday of week two – I stuck to it! Definitely the 5 burpees if I cheat bet with Craig is paying off. Cross fingers for week two! Hopefully I can reap the benefits!

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    Way to keep working at it Karey! Great job starting the week strong! You
    will see huge benefits by sticking to the plan.

  • Karey H

    Just in case anyone is having a chocolate craving and is on the Paleo meal plan; here’s a great treat that tastes awesome: Paleo Fudge Balls

    Walnuts: 1 cup; Dates: 1 1/3 cup; Cocoa 4 tbsp; Vanilla 1 tsp (I sometimes add a bit more)

    But everything in a food processor/magic bullet, roll into balls (about the size of a ping pong ball) and enjoy. Should make about 14. I like to put them in the fridge or freezer first and get them nice an cold before I eat them.

    I’m not a person that cooks so if I can make these they not only must be easy to do they must be awesome – or I wouldn’t make them. They really fill my desert/chocolate craving.

    Anyway, just thought I would pass this on.

    Happy Nutrition Challenge everyone!

    Karey

  • http://www.adammorden.com Adam Morden

    Thanks for the recipe recommendation Karey!