Eat This, Not That: BBQ Season Part 2
We’re in the midst of summertime, and if you haven’t already experienced it, you may be feeling like there are nonstop events, get togethers, celebrations and lots of FOOD! Here’s part 2 of “Eat this, Not That” to help you stay on track at your next potluck or BBQ gathering. (See Part 1 on our […]
What YOU Need to Know about Ascent Casein!
We have brought a new product to supplement your nutrition, and more specifically, for continuous lean muscle growth. CrossFit Des Plaines is excited to announce our partnership with Ascent Protein; we now carry Casein Protein in Chocolate and Vanilla flavors. Here’s what YOU need to know about Ascent’s Casein Protein: It’s made of all […]
How to Lose the First 15+ Pounds
Whether it’s for an upcoming vacation, special occasion, or advice from our medical doctor, at some point, many individuals who come through CrossFit Des Plaines have had a time that they maybe wanted to work on losing weight. While implementing CrossFit as an exercise program is a positive action step in the right direction, here […]
InsideTracker: Look, Feel, Perform Better… It’s Legit!
It may be safe to say that many of us wake up each day thinking about how we can improve how we look, feel, and perform on a day to day basis. For many of our members, this is why they started CrossFit! The truth is, there is a lot of factors that play into […]
Eat This, Not That: BBQ Season – Part 1
As the weather starts to get warmer and we are inching our way closer to May, here are some ways you can stay on track with your nutrition, even throughout the ever-so-popular barbecue and potluck season! Last week, we discussed the relationships we have with food. While food plays a part of our physiological life, […]
Our Relationship with Food
As human beings, we tend to thrive on our relationships, especially with those of other human beings. However, we do also thrive on another type of relationship: our relationship with food. That is usually a positive or negative relationship, and often somewhere in between. This relationship is driven by lifestyle, or how a person lives. […]
To Eat or Not to Eat Before My Workout…
Typically, the answer is yes, however, there will be a variety of answers depending on each individual’s person’s preferences and daily schedule**. For those who are working out bright and early, or first thing in the morning, having a piece of fruit, toast or liquid shake consisting of carbohydrates + protein may be the best […]
Mindset Movement: Fitness & Nutrition
We all have our own thoughts and conversations about our past, present and future state of fitness. Have you stopped to tune in to hear what those conversations sound like? Try it. What tone of voice do you hear? Is it hopeful? realistic? practical? Or is the tone pessimistic? anxious? or overwhelmed? At our Mindset […]
Surviving the Holidays: When You Are Trying to Stay Healthy
It’s that time of year! Holiday parties, cookies and all the warming beverages. Here are 5 tips for Surviving the Holidays when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle: 1. Make your goal maintaining your weight. With all of the stress, festivities, and TREATS involved in the holidays there is no need to put extra pressure […]
Fake Fitness News Series Part 3: Apathetic Eating
“I basically workout so that I can just eat whatever I want.” Unfortunately, more people than you’d think have this apathetic mindset when it comes to what they eat. However, it does not quite work out that way, if we’re investing our best interest in overall health. Here are some of the reasons why we […]
