LEVEL UP🔼 Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge Rules

September 2, 2019 Written by CrossFit Salus

WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? The Level Up Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge is a habit based program to help you achieve your body composition and performance goals. The challenge begins Monday, Sept 9 and runs through Sunday, Oct 20. All nutrition challenge rules are below. Do you want to lose body fat, gain muscle, perform your best at the gym or gain more energy for life? Then this challenge is for you! Nutrition is the cornerstone for optimal mental... Read More

6-Week LEVEL UP🔼 Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge 2019

August 7, 2019 Written by CrossFit Salus

What is the 6-Week LEVEL UP🔼 Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge 2019? What if I told you that you’re only 6 weeks away from a healthier YOU? 6 weeks of getting back to the basics of healthy living so you can finally create a ​lifestyle that lasts! When did healthy living get so crazy complicated? It’s like suddenly if we’re not drinking a bulletproof coffee and counting macros, we’re not doing it right. But... Read More

Control Stress Before It Controls You

May 13, 2019 Written by CrossFit Salus

Most of us spend our days putting out fires and trying to control stress. Whether it’s handling household tasks, responding to work demands or wiping little noses, our lives are full of stress. Here’s the thing… Many of us thrive on those demands. We’re wired to put other people first and tackle epic to-do lists. That is, until our energy runs out and we realize we don’t have anything left to help ourselves. One day we find ourselves mentally... Read More

Mindful Eating

May 12, 2019 Written by CrossFit Salus

Mindful Eating: Slow Down for a Moment Why do you eat when you eat? Are you hungry, bored, stressed? Today, we’re going to review some simple ways to recognize these habits (you may not even realize you’re doing it), and talk about ways to navigate around them for more mindful eating. Eat With Your Brain Most of us are guilty of aimlessly walking into the fridge after just eating a meal, opening it up and searching for something else to eat. Are... Read More

Changing Habits

May 8, 2019 Written by CrossFit Salus

Changing Habits With Success Changing habits, like changing a training program, comes with a natural ebb and flow. One day you’re making tremendous progress and the next day you feel like you’ve regressed. It’s an normal (and important) part of the process. It’s normal, but it’s not easy. I get it, finding a steady rhythm of consistency to change your habits and food choices can be challenging. But thankfully there are a couple proven ways... Read More

Refreshing Goals

May 5, 2019 Written by CrossFit Salus

Setting New Goals Have you ever set a lofty goal for yourself (with the best intentions in mind, of course) only to eventually get frustrated and quit? This is all too common. Setting goals is a very important component to success. They can give us something to aim for and help provide direction, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed if not approached strategically. When we create SMART goals and celebrate the new habits we cultivate along the way,... Read More

Macronutrients for Energy Balance

February 28, 2019 Written by CrossFit Salus

Balancing Macronutrients for Energy Macronutrients, you probably know them as “macros,” include carbohydrates, protein and fat. Each one plays a significant role our health, affecting our energy levels and body composition, our ability to do work and recover from exercise as well as our fight against chronic disease. Today, we’re going to touch on energy balance and how the kind of macronutrients you choose (for example, minimally processed... Read More

Reset Nutrition Challenge Results! Congratulations!

February 18, 2019 Written by CrossFit Salus

Our 6-Week RESET Nutrition Challenge Results Are In! We are so amazed by everyone’s efforts, results and endless support for each other during the 6-Week Reset Nutrition Partner Challenge. You were all so dialed in to your goals – from the quality and quantity of your nutrition to making some serious lifestyle changes, including hydration, exercise, mobility, sleep and inspiring those around you. It is our sincere hope that everyone will... Read More

Life After the Nutrition Challenge

February 1, 2019 Written by CrossFit Salus

Life After the Nutrition Challenge You made it! After weeks of clean eating, being mindful of your portions, staying hydrated, exercising, mobilizing, sleeping like a baby, working toward your goals and motivating everyone around you! But, now what? What happens after the nutrition challenge? Preparing for life after a nutrition challenge is not a huge topic many nutrition challenges address (resulting in a lot of those notorious ups and downs).... Read More

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

October 18, 2018 Written by CrossFit Salus

Healthy breakfast ideas… they can be the achilles heel of the modern day parent. Birch Benders makes a great healthy pancake mix! As a mom of twins, I know that mornings are crazy. Between dragging the kids out of bed and making sure their school bags are packed, it can be tempting to give breakfast the backseat. I get it. You don’t want to be repetitive with food items every morning, yet you have to be practical and keep things as easy as possible,... Read More