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CrossFit’s Criticism: How Do I Eat Enough Calories on Primal?

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One of the reasons CrossFit tends to produce excellent physiques in both men and women is that it forces you to do everything. You’re lifting heavy, sprinting, going long and slow sometimes, going short and intense. You’re tapping into every energy system and stimulating anabolic pathways. It’s a recipe for fat loss and muscle gain. If you eat enough to support your activity levels, that is. Historically, that’s been the big knock against paleo by CrossFitters: It’s too satiating a diet. The food you eat is  so nutrient-dense that you end up eating fewer calories than you need to maintain the activity. What makes paleo so great for weight loss—inadvertent calorie reduction—makes it tough for CrossFit. One argument is that this is exactly the point. CrossFit is  too demanding , and if you can’t keep it up on a paleo diet—arguably the diet to which our bodies are best adapted—there’s something wrong with the training. Maybe so. Maybe CrossFit does ask too much of you. But that’s wha

Making Overnight Oats Just Got Even Easier

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This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company I am SO excited to tell you about the new Quaker Overnight Oats !! Quaker has been on the overnight oats trend for a while (remember a year ago when I went to NYC on an overnight oats media tour  with them?) and they just brought a new product into the market that makes enjoying overnight oats even easier than ever. Quaker’s new Overnight Oats come in four flavor varieties with natural flavors that are all fantastic. Blueberry, Banana, and Vanilla Bliss Orchard Peach Pecan Perfection Raisin Walnut & Honey Heaven Toasted Coconut & Almond Crunch Each cup is filled with a mixture of oats, fruits, quinoa, flaxseed, and nuts and all you have to do is add your milk of choice (I use cow’s milk!) and soak overnight in the fridge. (Add a little yogurt too if you like your Overnight Oats a little creamier). There’s a little line in the cup to tell you exactly how much milk to add. I’ve tried all the flavors, and the Toas