Everything you need to tackle this year’s Thanksgiving meal is right here in this guide. We are mapping out your entire Thanksgiving meal and helping you swap or skip items to enjoy a meal that is both delicious and balanced. Splurge on your favorite foods and skip or swap the rest of the options for […]
The Best Way to Organize and Execute Meal Planning
Your success in CrossFit goes beyond the box, it also includes what you eat. Meal Prep is one of the best ways to make it simple and easy to eat healthy and stick to your health goals. Here at CrossFit Gardendale we offer a few resources that help our members thrive in their wellness goals […]
Thanksgiving Eating Guide
Thanksgiving can be your best friend or worst nightmare. Thankfully, with this Thanksgiving Eating Guide, eating well on one of the tastiest days of the year can be easy. Focus on time spent with friends and family, rather than worrying about what you are eating all day. There are just three easy points to remember […]
Three Reliable Muscle Recovery Techniques
If you are an avid CrossFitter, then you know the addictive results that it can have. If you are new to CrossFit, then you will soon find out. Just like with any other workout program, effective recovery is essential. It can be tempting to never give yourself time off in order to heal your muscles, […]
Show up, Work hard and Repeat
In CrossFit, the workout regimens we do coincide with how we move and what we put into our bodies outside the gym. Every time you push yourself harder or put a bite in your mouth, you affect the results. This is why it’s important to make every choice a good one. This is also why we […]
Whole30: 2 Truths & A Lie
Lie: Whole30 is a diet. Nope! It’s a lifestyle change. You’re probably thinking, “Seriously, guys? What’s the difference?” Diets give us temporary boundaries that might make us see results (i.e. “By not eating abc, you could lose x pounds in y amount of time.”) Whole30, on the other hand, is a long-term commitment to eating a certain way with the guarantee […]
2 Keys to a Healthier You in 2017
With almost one month of the new year down and 11 to go, now is a good time to look at the goals you’ve set for 2017. If your new year’s resolution is to be healthier, exercise and nutrition are two key aspects you should keep in mind. As a CrossFit family, we know how […]
Mealfit + CFG
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with mealfit to help make meal prep easier for our athletes! The mealfit Plan provides you with a weekly meal plan that includes detailed instructions and a grocery list for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the week. It also includes snacks and a healthy dessert! The […]
Paleo Meat Loaf
Meat loaf was one of my least favorite meals as a kid but as an adult it has become one of my favorites. This month's recipe is for a paleo meat loaf that is fantastic! It is from the My Life Well Loved blog.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 mins
Thanksgiving Feast Survival Tips
Thanksgiving is two weeks away! Can you believe it?! We have welcomed in the season of flannel, beards, and overeating. Up until I started CrossFit Thanksgiving was one of my favorite holidays because I knew I was going to stuff myself with large amounts of food numerous times through the day and then the following […]
