CrossFit Snohomish Blog

The “Before and After” Challenge 3rd Place Winners

Steph (pictured first) and Suzanne (pictured second), congratulations. you both tied for 3rd place in our challenge. You have made great gains and I look forward to seeing them continue in the future. Keep up the good work! The pictures on the left are the “before” pictures and the ones on the right after the “after” pictures. Following is a little Q & A with both ladies to let us all in on the secrets to their success.

What dietary approach did you did you take for the challenge (ie. Zone, Paleo, your own special blend of programs etc.)?

Steph-Mostly Zone-ish which helped reduce portions and  alcohol consumption.

Suzanne-My own blend but keeping in mind good carbs vs. bad and only eating carbs at the right time.

What was your biggest struggle nutritionally?

Steph-Sweets and yummy fruity cocktails!

Suzanne-Burgers just are not the same without a bun, however I only eat them when we are out, good burgers that is and usually chicken but the bun does serve the purpose of holding them together so I would ask for a plate and a fork, it worked great.

What do you consider a go-to healthy meal that you used extensively during the challenge?

Steph-Any sort of grilled meat with sauteed veggies because it is quick and easy.

Suzanne-Cottage cheese and fruit with nuts.  It is easy and often served as dessert

Was your eating plan difficult to live with? Did you feel deprived?

Steph-The plan was easy most of the time except occasionally I would get something on my mind and then I couldn’t forget about it. Once I got some momentum in the right direction it became easier to continue that way and keep my focus. It also helped to have Tony eating the same way.

Suzanne-No, No

Did you have any cheat meals?   Were they planned or did they just happen when they happened?

Steph-Yes, it was usually planned around pay day so twice a month we would go out and splurge a little.

Suzanne-Yes, But I did not refer to them as cheat meals but rather they appeared to me as a “Poor Choice”, I often felt horribly both mentally and physically after.  It seems to me that once you truly understand food, it just makes sense to eat the “good for you” stuff!

How do you feel eating this way has or will help your performance?

Steph-It has helped my performance by improving my sleep, making my stomach feel better and just improving my overall health and well being. I also feel stronger and lighter. The visible changes are very inspiring as well!

Suzanne-I sure can compare the days when I ate right versus the days I ate poorly, it has a direct effect on performance.  Running is more difficult, focusing is more difficult and energy lags.

AM Class

“Nicole“

Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
Run 400 meters
Max rep Pull-ups

Post number of pull-ups completed for each round to comments.

PM Classes

Hang power snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps