To Cheat Or Not To Cheat That Is The Question

Habit Burger - Cheat Meal Extraordinaire!

This is always a hot topic with regards to Zoning or following the Paleo diet as most of us live lives that involve business dinners, lunches with friends and the occasional glass of red wine. “What about cheat meals?” is a question that I’ve heard for years both in the gym and in my treatment room. Personally I believe in the middle road w/ regards to cheat meals for the following reason. I believe that someone is more likely to stick to a strict diet when they know that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel – and I’d personally rather have an athlete that follows a strict diet 80% of the time for a year than one that follows a perfectly strict diet for 3 months and then reverts back to eating poorly from then on. CrossFit prepares us for the real world and Eric and I both believe that in the real world there is food to be enjoyed. We are strict Zone dieters during the week but a little more relaxed on the weekends. As the wise Vincent Vega once said, “Bacon tastes good, pork chops taste good!” Work hard, eat right and train like your life depends on it, but don’t forget to stop every once in a while and smell the roses along the way – with a tummy full of something delicious!

Today’s Workout
7 Rounds for Time of:
15 Dumbell Thrusters (35#/20#)
15 Push-ups
5 Knees to Elbows