Food is the Answer

How are you feeling? Are you getting the results you want? Have you been giving it your all in the gym but not seeing a whole lot of progress?

The answer is your diet. Not going on a diet, but the amount and quality of food that you are consuming.

Are you keeping a food log? Are you weighing and measuring your food? Are you seeking advice from your Coach? Are you attending FREE nutrition meetings?

If you have answered no to any of the above questions, it is time to get on track. Really. Right now.

When I started Zoning in January, it was hard and confusing! Anything new takes a little while to learn. But once I got the hang of it- about 4 weeks later- it was second nature. It really does get easier. The great thing is, you don't have to do it alone! Not only will your Coach help you, but chances are that the women in your class are going through the exact same thing. Be sure to check out our Eat Clean Live Strong blog. Erika is a wealth of knowledge

Tonight is the first ever Women's Only Nutrition Meeting at Run-Tex. It will begin at 7:45pm. Bring your food log if you have one, but if not, just show up. That is the first step. I promise you'll get a lot out of it!

We are 2 weeks into the Benchmark Challenge. Keep up the good work by attending one of our FREE workouts this weekend. Check out the Crossfit Central site for sign-up info.

Boosting your immune system

Cold and flu season is upon us. I have always thought it better to be proactive and preventative rather than spend the next few months in the doctor's office taking unnecessary antibiotics.

A good probiotic is a must. Did you know 80% of our immune system is formed in our gut? Probiotics are the good bacteria. We have them in our bodies, but when illness strikes, the bad guys take over. You can get probiotics at any grocery store: HEB, Whole Foods, Central Market, People's Pharmacy, etc. I also give it to my kids in powdered form mixed in apple sauce. You want a high potency probiotic with a variety of strains.

According to Dr. Mercola, "Total health begins in the gut, so if your GI tract is not in optimal health, then your overall health will be compromised."

Interestingly enough, Dr. M also states the following as essential components of staying healthy:

• avoid sugars, sweets, candies, cookies, etc.- sugar impairs your immune system
• avoid stress
• get plenty of sleep
• frequent handwashing (duh)

So if you are following a Paleo/zone diet along with the prescribed 9 hours of sleep, all you have to worry about is...washing your hands ?! I think you can handle that.

For more great info, make sure to visit Dr. Mercola's site.