Welcome. The CFH30 is a 30-day nutrition and performance challenge. It is based on principles of the Paleolithic Diet, modern day life, science, and practical experience. This isn’t just a competition; it’s a springboard for incorporating healthy dieting practices into your life and holding yourself accountable.
During the 30 days of this challenge, you are expected to be “strict” and not stray from the guidelines. This means, no grains, no dairy, no sugar…Not only do you need to have some self-discipline to carry through on this endeavor, but it is also an exercise in character. Everything is published to the group, and only you will know if you are being honest.
Judging the Contest.
All three areas below will count for your final score. Qualified Judges (e.g. two CFH coaches and one outsourced judge) will complete judging.
1. Before (Day 1) and After (Day 30) photos
2. Compliance (Journaling to show Adherence)
3. Performance (Journaling to show workouts, note PRs in Journal)
Buy – In. There is more motivation from the fear of losing something, so we have made this competition a little more interesting than the last one. The Buy-In is $100. Don’t Freak Out!! You will get $50 of this back IF you complete the program (meaning journaling your food and participating all 30 days). If you drop out completely, your $$ will be forfeited. Our goal with this is to keep all of you in the game from start to finish!
Do not enter this competition half-heartedly. If you are not going for the prize but still want a little support, please email us and we will add you to the group, and you will still need to support the kitty. If you are not part of the challenge and are asking questions on the blog, you should join the challenge and support the kitty. It is only fair to all the other players.
This contest is for current CFH members only.
What you have to do to achieve optimal success?
1. Register, on MindBody. Pay $100 in Cash by Wednesday, April 24th. REQUIRED.
2. Daily: Journal your food on the preset daily food journals. Only use the supplied food journal. No other entries will be accepted. REQUIRED.
3. Daily: Darken your room. SUGGESTED.
4. Weekly: WOD 3-4+ times/week – journal it using BWTB. SUGGESTED.
5. Get some basic blood work done. This is for your own education. Comprehensive Lipid Panel with inflammatory markers. SUGGESTED.
6. Take some before & after photos. We will be taking pictures at the gym starting April 19th. All pictures will be taken on the same camera (front, side and back photos). Attire is shirtless and shorts for men. Sport Bra and shorts for Women. Try to wear the exact same outfit for your before and after pictures and take them at the same spot in the locker room. REQUIRED.
7. Pick out a Benchmark WOD you recently completed (if you haven’t done one recently, complete one during open gym or part of regular programming and use that as your benchmark) and then complete it again in 30 days. SUGGESTED.
8. Get some sleep. Aim for 8+ hours each night. Extra sleep alone has been responsible for many a pound lost! Sleep Cycle App on the iPhone is great! SUGGESTED.
9. Measure yourself and send your starting/ending measurements (waist, hips, thighs, and arms). This is for your own reference. Another measure would be your jeans size. SUGGESTED.
10. Get support. This won’t be easy and the more people that are with you the better you stand for those that will encourage you to get that late-night pizza or a couple extra beers. SUGGESTED.
11. Share your online journal and favorite recipes/meals with your fellow CFH members on Facebook, SUGGESTED.
12. READ very carefully about Paleo and ask questions beforehand. No peanut butter is not okay. No corn and beans are not okay. Rice equals no bueno…GOT IT! REQUIRED.
13. Ask questions on the nutrition blog that are not answered for the group, SUGGESTED.
14. Get a BodyScan using the InBody 520 at CFH. Accurately reports your percent body fat. Discounted to $25 for Challenge Participants for each scan. STRONGLY SUGGESTED.
That’s It!!
What do you get?
1. Hopefully a hot bod, more energy and better WOD times!
2. Female/Male Top Prize is 70%% of all contributed money
3. Female/Male 2nd Prize is 30% of all contributed money