CrossFit Snohomish Blog

Tony is the Winner!

Shocking! What more is there to say. I am so proud of Tony. The pictures are nice, but just imagine what is going on on the inside! That is where the real magic is. Read below to see how to have results like these!

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

I used a blend of atkins, paleo, and zone. I did atkins style induction for a couple weeks then went to paleo by adding in some veggies and nuts. I also tried to minimize my blocks after the first month I went to 4 blocks proteins and 2 blocks carbs. No fruits the last month and only green veggies, i.e. broccoli, chard, kale, fibrous carbs mostly.

What was your biggest struggle nutritionally?

My biggest struggle was after dinner. I always like a “palate cleanser” something sweet to finish. And yes drinks too. We(team McKay) like to do fun summery drinks when its nice. We switched to mandarin vodka and soda and only a couple and used that as a bad block.

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

My go to meal is easy….. and I have two.  Tuna 1 can w/ mayo pickle and a spoonful of almond butter.
or grilled chicken breast and some of whatever veg is handy (always have a salad or cooked broccoli in fridge)

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

My plan was almost too easy and filling during the last month I had trouble eating enough. I was not working out due to injury so I would eat eggs in the morning and not be hungry again until dinner and even then had to just say go eat something! As far as feeling deprived if I had a hunger pain I would drink a big glass of water, eat a spoonful of almond butter, and do something to take my mind off hunger, read, walk around, play with dog!

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

Did I have cheat meals..HECK yeah I did! Usually on pay days. I planned them but even then it was go out to dinner and still make very conscious choices about my cheats. Eat a good meal and have another drink or dessert instead of chips and salsa or the bread basket. In fact if I was cheating that night I would tell them to take that away and keep the starch off the plate and bring more veggies. The bad thing about cheating is you feel bloated after and not so good the next morning so it makes it hard to get excited about doing it even every two weeks!

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

I feel that losing 30 pounds during this challenge will for sure help my performance when I get back! I feel more energetic, I am sleeping better, and I feel as strong or stronger then when I started this. I have not been this weight since 1997 and that was after 13 weeks in drill school. And since I started crossfit I have lost over 50 pounds in less then a year! And I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Jeff & Charity for always supporting all of us in every aspect. Those two and my amazing third place wife are all the inspiration I needed. I am almost off my soap box I promise…I have to say I was in awe of everyones changes and felt like if I win this its by the narrowest of margins. I love to see the determination that everyone put forth on this challenge but it shouldn’t take a challenge to live a life worth living. We all should all be eating well and working out to maximize all of lifes amazing gifts( kids, dogs, spouses, & life in general) so that we can enjoy them long into the future!  It just took a swift kick in the ass for me to realize that and a year of hard work to see why I should! I for one plan to go even lower in weight. Next stop 215! Congrats to all of us not winners or losers or first or second but all of us as crossfitters!

AM Class

Complete as many rounds as possible 20 minutes of:
95 pound Thruster, 5 reps
95 pound Hang Powercleans, 7 reps
95 pound Sumo Deadlift High-pull, 10 reps

Post rounds completed to comments.

PM Classes

Happy rest day!