Month: September 2020

The 80/20 Myth

There’s long been a saying in the CrossFit community that when it comes to your diet you should follow the “80/20” rule. This is to say you should eat real, whole foods 80% of the time and enjoy yourself with indulgences like ice cream or cookies 20% of the time. It’s long been discussed that…

CFV Recipes: Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

INGREDIENTS: 4 sweet potatoes 3 medium chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup sliced red onion 1/3 cup chopped cilantro Salt and pepper, to taste FULL INSTRUCTIONS:  Preheat your oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and wash your sweet potatoes. Poke the sweet potatoes 5-6 times with a fork or sharp knife, place them on…

Strength Is Not Linear

Let me know if this sounds like a familiar conversation you’ve had in your head. “If I just add 5 pounds every time I do this lift, before you know it I’ll be doing 30 more pounds.” I have a newsflash for you. It doesn’t work that way. I know it’s this shocking revelation, but…