Diet and Nutrition for SandBox Summer Camp

(throwback to a time when Juvie and I thought we were actual cavemen.  Partners in Paleo)

Diet and Nutrition for SandBox Summer Camp

During SandBox Summer camp we are encouraging participants to change the way they look at their diet and nutrition.  I am not making the recommendation for everyone to eat a specific way, but I am recommending that everyone eat with their fitness goals and lifestyle in mind.   This DOES NOT mean a crash diet, where you stop eating bread.  What I want is for everyone to take a look at how they are currently fueling their body and make adjustments that will make sense for the results they want to achieve.  Everyone should take a moment to think about what exactly that is.  (go ahead, we can wait….)

What am I eating?

When am I eating?

Where….?

How (much)...?

Why…?

Who (am I eating for/with)...?

Many athletes have been left wondering how and what they are supposed to be eating.   We WILL NOT be scoring your food logs based on what you are eating.  Athletes and teams will get points for just logging in your food everyday.  As far as the question of what you and how you should be eating, my quick answer to that is this: EAT CLEAN.  

EAT CLEAN.

Take all of the junk out of what you eat.  All the processed foods, all the sugar, the artificial sweeteners, all the ingredients you can’t pronounce, the grains, the flours, the starches out of your diet for the next 5-6 weeks.  

EAT REAL, WHOLE FOODS.

Choose to eat foods that’s fresh and real.  If you can help it, go with organic.  I am NOT talking about freshly baked whole grain bread.  Bread = flour = grains = NO REP

If you would like to get into more specifics, please contact your team counselor or set up some time to come in and talk with me.   I am more than willing to sit down with any of you and get more detailed about what and how much you should eat.  This morning I sat down with a couple people and help them set caloric goals for them to hit each day.  We’re all in this together!

FAQ

What am I supposed to eat?

Meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, healthy oils.

For real?

yes.

What am I not supposed to eat?

Grains, processed foods, artificial sweeteners.  

That sounds too easy…

you are right, it is.

So is this PALEO?

For the most part, YES.  Keep it real. Keep it fresh.