TallyCF - Nutrition Program

TallyCF: Nutrition Program

Nutrition is the key foundation of fitness. Without proper nutrition you will blunt the effects of CrossFit, and with it you will accelerate your response to CrossFit.

Proper nutrition is eating what you need to sustain your life. It includes the macro-nutrients; carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and micro-nutrients like vitamins and minerals.

Reasons why we don't eat as we should (Not all inclusive)

If you are eating with family and friends then you probably feel peer pressure.
If you have issues with your weight then you probably have bad eating habits.
If you are hungry (and we all get hungry) then you are open to suggestion. Advertising works!

If you eat too much it's called gluttony and too little is called starvation. Anybody you know starving?

TallyCF: Proper Nutrition

Knowing what is proper nutrition for you is about self-discovery on one hand and understanding human nutrition on the other. That is we are all the same in most ways but in some ways quite different.

While we are all on slightly different paths we are all headed to the same end goal: eating what we need to support our body in the proper quantity while emphasizing the highest quality we can manage.

Ideally, you would eat intuitively both for quantity and quality.

TallyCF: Nutrition Seminar

Our Nutrition Seminars focus on the latest nutritional research for athletes and the practical application of the material. Whether your goal is to improve body composition, performance or health, you will learn the latest on what, when and how much to eat. There is some technical information but you will find the material simple and practical.

You are already a CrossFitter, so you have the work ethic to train hard to get strong and fit. The other half of the equation, leaning out and/or building muscle mass, can be achieved through good nutrition that focuses on the quantity and quality of the foods you eat. By combining CrossFit workouts and a solid nutrition base you can achieve the full potential of the CrossFit program.

We will introduce you to both the zone and paleo diets and provide you an approach and methodology to get you lean and efficient. At CrossFit Tallahassee our goal is to get you as strong as possible at the lightest possible weight. CrossFit makes you strong and though your diet you lighten the load.

Carla Nowicki - Nutrition Instructor

Carla recently completed her CrossFit L1 and also has more than a passing interest in nutrition. As you can see below she is very qualifed to provide you with as much detail as you want on the details of the chemistry of metabolism among other subjects and, of course the zone and paleo diets.

BS in Foods and Nutrition with a concentration in Dietetics and a minor in Exercise Science at Appalachian State University
She is currently pursuing an MS in Sports Nutrition and RD though the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics internship at The Florida State University

Nutrition Seminar and Challenge

Our Nutrition Seminars are scheduled on the following Sundays from 1:00-3:00 PM:

January 27
February 17
March 24
April 21

There is no need to sign up, just show up ready to learn! Remember the fee is covered by your membership!

Modular Design

Our Nutrition Seminars have a modular design so you can attend that portion of particular interest to you. The cost of attending the Nutrition seminar is included in your membership. All members are urged to attend!

New members should plan on attending the full seminar. Once you have been to the full seminar then you can skip the first part. Everyone should attend parts B and C. Please arrive no later than the time listed for the parts you plan to attend.

Part A: Basic Nutrition Information from 1:00 - 1:45

Quick important definitions of nutrients, Kcals, etc.
Psychology behind food behaviors
Hormonal regulation with food and exercise overview
Food Myth Debunking

Part B: Special Topics and Topic of the day from 1:45 - 2:15

Paleo & Zone
“try this” possible ways to change your eating habits easier
Pre and Post Workout meal timing

Each month we offer a different Special topic of the day:

January: Caffeine- Is it good or bad?
February: Eating local
March: Why to avoid the breakfast cereal
April: Organic vs. Non-organic

Part C: Measurements from 2:15 - 3:00

Measurements are an integral part of our Nutrition Challenge!

Nutrition Challenge Spring 2013- “The Triple Crown”

We have an interesting challenge for you this time! Here are few details and we'll provide more as we go along.

This time we will have PRIZES!

Zone Diet: Feb 3- 23
- Fun Day Feb 24th Announce Lead Spots/New Teams
Zone/Paleo Diet: Feb 25- Mar 16
- Fun Day March 17th Announce Lead Spots/New Teams
Paleo Diet: Mar 18- Apr 6
- Fun Day April 7th Announce Winners

No Late Entries. There is a week after the first seminar to decide or not if they want to sign up for the challenge.

Fun Days are TallyCF Social events! Come for fun!

CFTally Nutrition Athlete Results

At TallyCF we challenge ourselves. We do this everyday in the workout of the day (WOD), but also for special events and sometimes just for the fun of it! Recently we did a six week nutrition challenge. It was great fun and provided us with some really wonderful results! Check out some before and after pictures below! Nothing like photograpic evidence to prove something really happened!