Did you say beer (or ‘adult beverage’ of choice)? – From Robb Wolf’s Weekly Newsletter
It’s summer, it’s hot and popping open a ‘cold one’ sounds like a darn good idea. Not a brewsky fan? How about an icy margarita, daiquiri or pina colada? Any and/or all of the above go down easy when it’s 90 degrees in the shade. Unfortunately, ‘drinking’ and paleo don’t quite go together like eggs and bacon. Don’t worry – I’m not going to be a complete ‘buzz-kill’, but I’m also not going to sanction three months of uninhibited imbibing either.
Truthfully, the best choice in terms of health and nutrition is probably to avoid the ETOH all together – but we all know too well that sometimes you just need to let go. I often get asked which drinks will do the ‘least amount of damage’. Here are a few tips to help keep your summer sipping sane and semi-healthy.
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Don’t go near traditional beer! Although, Coors, Bud and PBR used to be frequents in your fridge – beer is commonly made from barley – that means gluten. It’s best to avoid it all together, although ‘gluten free’ varieties are becoming more common. One caveat here; some gluten free beers on the market may not be so safe. Do your homework and if you have celiac disease it may be best to get your buzz from something besides beer.
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Drinks that come with umbrellas = rain is likely. You know these drinks, they’re concoctions of soda, ice cream, juices, crushed ice and liquors. They often have fancy names like ‘Cosmopolitan’, ‘Daiquiri’, ‘Pink squirrel’, ‘Margarita’, ‘Martini’ or ‘Sex on the Beach’. These bad boys go down EASY – like kool-aid. Loaded with sugar, they’re setting you up for an insulin overload.
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What about wine? It’s just crushed up, fermented fruit, right? For the most part wine and champagne are okay, but they do contain some sugar and sulfites. A glass or two of wine (not bottles) on the weekend is not the worst thing you could do.
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The best of the worst… When in doubt – go HARD and CLEAR! Tequilla, vodka, gin, etc. Mix these heavy hitters with club soda or seltzer water and add some lime or try the ‘World Famous’ – NorCal Margarita. Sip – don’t ‘shoot’ and getting ‘tanked’ is over rated, trust me.
Greetings from Texas!
I was able to fit in the following workout in the hotel “gym” today
5x800m run – on treadmill, it took a couple 800s to figure out a good pace
warm up 4:51
1) 4:23
2) 3:57
3) 3:42
4) 3:31
5) 3:24
30 turkish get ups for time
7ish min – I used a 40lb db for the first 15 then went down to 30lbs
tabata hollow rocks
tabata HSPU holds
Awesome Dana! You rock!
3 reps at my 90% – 205#
WoD: 12:17 as RX’ed
Thanks for the info on booze. I try to stay away, but sometimes….
What a fun morning! 14:30something? Rx’d
This article makes me sad.
…at least we get a glass of wine. 🙂 http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_–utu8B6aug/RdbdKr2G3tI/AAAAAAAAABU/sXo5PRT7-zs/s400/bicchiere%2Bvino.JPG
Hard and Clear Jena! That is going to be my new motto!!!
Stephanie – I think you just came up with a new t-shirt idea “CFNT rolls hard and clear” hahaha
Megan – I need to start drinking wine with you!
Jared – Your additional information makes me more sad. thanks.
FS: 95-110-125 (15 reps)
WOD: 12:02 rx’d
Hey Naptown! Fitness is sleeping in Michigan, I can’t go to 6AM classes due to my work schedule. But I did this workout yday.
EMOM 6 rounds
1 min-3 Snatches @ 75% 1RM (45#)
1 min-20 DU’s
1 min-20 16# Ball Slams
Thanks to our workouts before I left, my snatch seriously felt weightless! Thanks guys!
How were those Double Unders?
An Email I received this morning
From an Anonymous Member:
Questions:
Is it ‘paleo’ to mix clear-flavored vodka?
Is it ok to use zero calorie vitamin water or low-cal propel?
What about Crystal light?
Any tips on easing into Paleo?
Answers:
NO
If you read the article closely, “The bottom line is – alcohol in and of itself is NOT paleo.” Technically no alcohol is Paleo. A true 100% paleo follower would have no alchohol.
NO
Technically, only water, black coffee, green tea, and coconut water (only a few kinds) are considered paleo. Are Paleo specialists may weigh in and answer in more depth.
NO
See answer above. Anything with added sugar is NO GO Paleo. If it has sugar in the ingredients chances are its no good.
Helpful Tips:
Set yourself up for success. Don’t have trigger foods in your kitchen that are going to tease you. Cut out as much sugar as you can because your body will begin to get use to not having sugar (that’s a good thing). It really does happen.
You will be as successful as you want to be. Eventually it should become more of a lifestyle then just a challenge. But most importantly… Be Prepared!!! Most often you fall through when you don’t have foods ready and you get caught in a pinch and need food. Don’t get caught in that pinch.
Couldn’t agree more, coach!
Paleo Pro-tip:
Cook a TON on the weekends to give yourself lots of leftovers for the week. Either that, or plan out some stuff for a few days in a row, giving you leftovers for lunch for a few days.
FS: 95, 110, 125 (2 reps)
WOD: 11:08 (as RX’d! – always excited to get to write that)
Crossfit Ocean aka surfing lessons
…man, I am as tired now as I am post WOD.
Got 5 reps at the 1+ and workout at 9:18 at 135#
WOD: 10:30 as Rx’d
13:03 RX
12:19@ 95 lbs.
2 reps at 90%
75#?