David 
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| 12/04/2008 11:57 AM |
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There's this to follow on top of CrossFit and the Zone-
http://www.crossfitendurance.com/
Crossfit endurance is geared more towards training for triathlons, 5k's, 10k's, marathons, ultra-marathons, etc...
I love it all!!! |
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Julie
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| 12/11/2008 6:54 PM |
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| We just opened a Crossfit gym in North Augusta, South Carolina. Anyone close? |
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Patrick
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| 01/19/2009 3:35 PM |
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| Currently I do it three times a week and will be steping it up next month. First day on zone. |
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Cranberrycat
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| 01/20/2009 10:47 PM |
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Welcome to the Zone, Patrick!
I am not a crossfitter, but I really envy all of you who have access to places that offer it. |
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eugene
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| 02/23/2009 7:55 PM |
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you can always start by reading the WODS on the main crossfit site. and if you dont know how to do an exercise there are vedios available for you.
im an active crossfitter i do 3days on(mon-wen), 1day rest, 2days(fri-sat)on and 1day rest. it just work better with my scedule that way. i also ski and ice skate usually on my days off |
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Laura
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| 03/02/2009 6:16 PM |
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I've been doing Crossfit since October, it is AWESOME!
There are crossfit affiliate gyms all over the country, actually all over the world!
or if there's not one nearby, you can just do the WOD (workout of the day) from the main website. Lots of affiliates post their WOD also. If you don't know a movement there are lots of videos on the main website to show you (crossfit dot com)<img src='http://www.zonediet.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/smile.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Smile' align='absmiddle'> |
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joanna
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| 09/25/2009 7:44 PM |
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| I have been doing Crossfit for almost a month and have gotten new converts as well. It is the most amazing hard workout out there and SO MUCH FUN! |
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Kathleen
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| 09/26/2009 9:36 PM |
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| I do the CrossFit WOD every day, using the BrandX scaling- usually either Buttercup or Puppy. I usually try to also do another workout daily on my own, either something aerobic like walking/jogging or a dvd, or else stretching like Callanetics, pilates, etc. I try to space at least 3 hours between the CF WOD and my own thing. Some days, I just can't do more than the CF WOD, so if I can only do one workout, I do that one. On a CF rest day, I still try to do my other WO, but keep it really mild, so I can max the rest benefit. CF is addictive. And its a much healthier addiction than, say, hot buttered yeast rolls! I do mine (the WOD) at home, with dumbbells or whatever I can find, and my kids usually do them with me. The website has lots of subs and mods for those who can't afford or don't have access to a fully equipped gym. |
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Jennifer
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| 09/30/2009 10:01 AM |
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While I'm not a crossfitter (maybe I will be someday) I am an active individual who is looking for a diet to help produce a leaner me  so I've been looking at The Zone. The only thing is I need to do it Gluten Free, is there anyone out there doing The Zone gluten free? are there any resources on this? I'm new to this website. |
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Sue K
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| 09/30/2009 10:23 AM |
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Jennifer, it's pretty easy to do the Zone gluten free. Many of the obvious gluten containing foods areavoided in the Zone, and you'd already be aware of the less obvious gluten containing foods (I'm assuming you're already eating gluten free). You'd simply convert to the Zone diet while keeping your gluten restrictions in mind. I do a mostly gluten free version of the Zone and have been for years. I say mostly because I can tolerate some gluten, so I include a small number of products that a totally gluten free person would not, none of them beinh critical to staying the Zone, just preferences of mine. My diet is also dairy free except for a dairy based protein powder and the ocassional use of yogurt. My limited use of dairy and gluten are on the recommendations of my doctors, for specific medical reasons.
Good luck! |
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Cranberrycat
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| 09/30/2009 12:26 PM |
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Jennifer, it is very easy to go gluten free in the Zone, as long as you follow zone guidelines: veggies and fruit for carbs, lean protein, monounsaturated fat. Grains are usually the source of gluten, and one can easily avoid grain in the Zone.
I would only caution you to stay away from the Zone products, as the bars and cereal all contain gluten (unsure of the shakes, I don't use them). |
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Jennifer
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| 09/30/2009 2:00 PM |
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| thanks Sue and Cranberrycat! It seemed to me too that The Zone can be done gluten free. I just wasn't sure about the "unfavorable carbs" how often one should eat them, if at all. Sounds to me like you can avoid them and still get the nutrition and energy you need to stay active. thanks again! |
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Sue K
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| 09/30/2009 2:07 PM |
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| You're welcome jennifer. There's no need to ever eat unfavorble carb, You'll have the best Zone results without them. |
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Cranberrycat
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| 09/30/2009 11:47 PM |
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You're welcome! Yes, if you totally eat favorable, then you will not be eating any gluten (as long as you also stay away from the zone products).
There can be a little bit of debate over steel cut oats, as far as whether oats have gluten or not. It is not a wheat product, but it is assumed that oats could contain wheat gluten if processed in the same plant. So, it depends on your ability to tolerate gluten in your diet.
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Sue K
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| 10/01/2009 8:24 AM |
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| A tip, eating entirely Zone favorable while excluding Zone Products does not guarantee you'll be eating gluten free because gluten is hidden in many foods where you wouldn't expect it to be like medications, flavorings, soups, deli-meats, pountry, and soy sauce, to name a few. It's also found in other products that might touch your mouth and be ingested, such as lipstick and toothpaste. Here's a helpful article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gluten-free-diet/DG00063 |
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Jennifer
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| 10/01/2009 9:47 AM |
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| Thanks for the article Sue! the link didn't work when I pasted it, but I believe I found the article. |
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janet
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| 10/01/2009 11:57 AM |
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| gluten free zoner, here, also recently have become grainfree!!!! Lovin it! |
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Sue K
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| 10/01/2009 2:09 PM |
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You're welcome Jennifer!
The article address, huh... works for me when I copy and paste it (just in case any other readers here would like to look at it). |
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Cranberrycat
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| 10/02/2009 9:43 PM |
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Zoners, just wanted to jump back in here. Thanks to Sue for pointing out other sources of gluten. That is very helpful to all who need to choose a gluten-free life.
I think that it needs to be stressed that following the Zone Diet in the way in which it was originally intended (fruits and veggies, lean protein, monounsaturated fat) will result in a gluten free diet; provided one also is aware of the other products that may contain gluten, which includes those things that Sue mentioned, and many of the Zone products. |
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Shannon
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| 10/02/2009 11:00 PM |
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Hey there, I'm a CrossFitter too! I go 3-4 times a week, plus I mountain bike 1-2 days a week - which will turn into 1-2 days of backcountry skiing soon (we have had a our first snow already!) I work and go to school part-time so I have very LITTLE spare time.
I consider myself a fit person already. However, 3 weeks into CF I noticed my pants were starting to fit better. Now 8 weeks into CF I am already down a pants size and they are getting baggy! I added the Zone the last month maybe, but I'm not super strict. One meal is usually a little off. My goal is strength and endurance, not weight loss. I can't wait to see what the 3rd month has in store for me, they say that's a big milestone as is 6 months.
Bruce what a difference in your photos! |
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