About this blog

In other words, the Zone + Crossfit = Optimal Heath!
This blog focuses on nutrition, using the Zone Diet as the basis. However, I often eat Paleo foods in Zone proportions.
I love to investigate anything having to do with food- what we eat and why. And what happens within our bodies, our organs, our brain, when we do? My precious mother struggled with eating disorders. I want to avoid this delimma based on research, common sense, and the natural consequences on my body. The Zone shows me where the balance lies between eating too much and eating too little.
My husband runs a Crossfit gym. Exercise and choosing the right foods have become a mission for ourselves and our children. We don't want to be nerds about it, we just want to be healthy.
I have been asked by several friends what I feed our family, especially our kids. My husband and I follow the Crossfit prescription to nutrition (meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar). If you know me, you know that the sugar part of this equation will be a life long struggle given my love for chocolate! Evan adheres to the stricter version known as the Paleo-Zone diet (and I do on my good days!) which requires the same foods in a ratio of 40% protein, 30% carb, and 30% fat. Children require 50% carbs, 30% fat, and 20% protein. If you're wondering how to figure this out, I do it on a per meal basis and I have a "block" chart from the Zone website.
It seems like a headache at first, but if you're interested, just know that it is not that bad once you practice it for a couple of weeks. All you need is a $10 scale and some determination. It really is quite simple and makes my life easier at the grocery store and when cooking dinner. Most of all, I feel great when I eat well- mentally and physically, and we all know that the physical can affect the mental and visa versa!
Evan and I are hunter/gatherer wanna-be's! This blog will track my journey of health as it should be, and the honest reality of living in a sugar fried culture. When it comes down to it, I get excited to talk about nutrition, but I am definitely not perfect at it! If you have the desire to eat well, but it is often a challenge to overcome the temptations along the way, then you are in the right company!
I hope you leave this blog feeling enlightened and encouraged as you go throughout your day!

Sunday, February 20, 2011

The Zoners


Xanna, Myself, Jennifer, Nicole, Lacey, and Jennifer Barham had already left.


This is a sort of Zone support group, but I don't really want to call it that because it's not like we sit around and cry. It is not a pathetic sob story gathering. It is a fantastically fun and encouraging group of Crossfit athletes that are learning to eat smart and want to share and learn with others along the way! So we will be the "Zoners!" We watched Nicole Carroll's video from the Crossfit mainsite, "Nutrition: The Teeter Totter"

We talked about how we individually tweek the Zone to fit our schedules; the Zone and diabetes; foods we like to eat on the go; and a lot more. Whether you want to know more, have wisdom to share, or are just up for some good company with fellow Crossfitters, come join us again this Saturday at 11am (BYOL= Bring your own lunch). :)

Post:
- any topics you would like to see discussed next week.
- how the weekend went with the Zone
- any favorite recipes or zone foods

We'll also watch another video next week. This one will be with Dr. Barry Sears of the Zone and Tony Budding of Crossfit.
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2 comments:

  1. JLoFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Thanks for organizing and hosting the group Angela. It is very helpful for me to see what y'all are eating and hear your performance stories/goals since I am a newbie. I caved and ate a bunch of Samoas on Saturday. But they made me sick-really I had a stomach ache. So maybe that's a sign. Despite the cookies and Indian food I ate at a party, I felt great this morning for the wod. I am truly feeling fantastic and strong. I am seriously considering getting a shirt made like I saw someone at CFM wearing, "Strong is the new skinny."
    Make it a great week!

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  2. Angela SatterfieldFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    JLo, I am so glad you are coming to Crossfit! You are a positive personality and a delight to be around! Thanks for coming- I am glad we can encourage each other!

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