Why You Crave...

All After Stuff...

"The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in times of great moral crisis maintain their neutrality." 

Sometimes a pizza just does sound that good. Or maybe you're a pastry kinda person. Possibly a wine and cheese connoisseur, or even a beer aficionado...if there is such a thing. Clearly, sometimes you just want what you shouldn't have. Most of the time, just say no. However, sometimes your body could be "craving" a specific nutrient housed within the shell of whatever product contains it. Thus why instead of "salt", we think "pizza".

 I Crave Cookies, Candy, Sweets:

Well it could be you're in withdrawal. Sugar is the devil, and as addictive as coke. If you're new to the no sugar low/no carb game, this is most likely it, and you'll usually be cool as long as you learn to tolerate a "want" and not a true need. 

As for CrossFItters and avid worker-outers, you may be short. Short on calories, specifically glucose, and your body may be asking for it. If this is directly after a WOD, you may need to ensure you introduce some sort of PWO carbohydrate such as sweet potatoes, raisins or vitargo. If this is throughout the day, simply increasing your fat intake will counteract this issue especially if you've gone through The Shift, where you begin to utilize fat much better than carbohydrates. 

In many cases, the addition of carbohydrates can actually prolong or worsen the problem...if your problem is simply "getting off the coke". So use carbs sparingly in bad cases, last cases, or worst cases, unless your goals are realized and you are healthy even in the face of a carbohydrate.

I Crave Popcorn, or Chips, or Soup:

Assuming you left the majority of processed foods long ago, chances are your body is feeling sodium neglected. Electrolyte imbalance can be a serious issue, causing a malady of problems including death. Naturally, there are just times when crunchy, salty is a "want", but if you're close to in tune with your body, and it is calling for salt...give it.

I Crave Butters, or Cheeses or Heavy Desserts:

Chances are you have neglected meals, or eaten far too little at each meal through the day or days prior.

Your body may be trying to tell you that it wants to be satisfied, and it is looking for density, and filling. The obvious good choices are simply fat. Avocado, nuts, and seeds seem to do the trick nicely in a pinch, but proper planning is key.

When you try to cut out calories in the morning, it is all too easy to eat a bucket of almonds at night to make up for the loss. Better to plan the day right, and prepare enough food to sustain your activity, then when the evening rolls around you haven't missed key components like fat, or calories in general, and you don't feel like killing anything between you and the fridge.

I Crave Red Meat:

Most likely iron. Instead of knocking out iron, go for more green leafy vegetables, and you guessed it...eat steak. Flank. Even ground beef on a frequency that feels good to you. Generally every few days should do.

I Crave Dairy or Breads, or Pasta's:

Hopefully, you have cut these out long ago. However, when you eat them you experience a specific hormone release that makes you feel good. In fact, it's kind of akin to opiates and pain killers.  Most likely you were addicted to these at some time, and possibly still are. 

Just because they made you feel good for a second, doesn't make them good for you. The reason you still may crave is that your brain recalls the good feelings in times of stress, and just wants you to feel better at all cost...even if it costs your health.

I Crave Comfort Food:

Your stressed. Go workout. Stop worrying. Don't eat your way to a moment of happiness, and a lifetime of regret. Comfort is knowing you do the right thing in the face of distress, not comfortably eating whatever the hell you feel like because you have some ridiculous emotional attachment to food...it's fuel, not a psychiatrist.

Decide if your on the side of "wanting" a food, or truly "craving" a food. Your body is a good guide, but sometimes even the best guides give bad directions. Listen closely, ignore the superficial and truly listen to your gut.

Strength:

Rest

For Score:

7-Power Cleans 105/155

10-Kness To Elbows

15-Burpees

AMRAP 20 Minutes

Post rounds achieved to comments:

Comments

[holly_paige4]

6 rds

[runmelrun]

4

[Joe Daddy]

7rds

[Angela]

6 rds(m)
Kara- you are truly a great trainer!

[ASH]

Great Job 5am. Mitchell, nice job with the 105#s. Shelly, so proud of your first hand tear! : )

[Jodi]

6rds m

[Shelly]

4 rounds (m) #65
Thanks Ash,I'm sure Chas will be so bummed that she missed it!

[steve]

4rds no"M"

[keena]

5 rds m started at 75 then went up to 85...thanks mindy knees halfway there did bupees and knee pushups

[Bart]

5 for me at 115#, still nursing the shoulder!
I'll second Angela. Nice job Kara.

[Gina.E]

7Rds

[Marc]

5 rnds
Modified 135 PBS pc

[Dana]

3(m)

[Jen]

5 rds m
95 #
K2E still working on it

[JCoby]

6 rds

[Betsy]

6m for K2E

[Amelia]

5 rounds
m for 75# which still felt pretty heavy after a few weeks off! :(

GREAT to see everyone again!! Sorry to be taking off again so soon though.

[Jon]

6 rounds

[Sarah]

6 rounds
modified 75#

[k]

6 rounds...but fully unmodified and with very limited shoulder pain afterward. THAT's a win.

Teri G.--your ramp-up program effort is fantastic. Welcome to PCF.

Min--thanks for the moral support at 430p ;). The mind can be a terrible thing.

Nikki--glad to catch you this morning! sorry it's taken so long. glad you're here.

Nick--really nice job with a tough first wko! welcome.

6am/830am classes--thanks again for your willingness to be guinea pigs while I learn.

REMINDER: Willing volunteers to man the Kids Triathlon in Troy on Sunday, please see or email me @ fooster89@gmail.com. I have 4 of you confirmed already.

This is a great opportunity to share the CF message with young people and parents. The day will begin at 630am at the Troy Aquatic Park (by High School). Events kick off at 730am, and we should be released before noon. Race coordinators have agreed to let us wear our PCF t-shirts, and will assign us tasks at the volunteers meeting at 7am.

[Dave]

5 Rounds m
135# cleans.

See you all in a week. Heading to Florida! I MAY make the Thursday class, but if not, definitely next Friday I will be back.

[Keagan]

4 rds

Have fun in Florida Dave!

[mel]

5 rds

[Bonnie Mac]

7 rnds

[NP]

4 rounds + 11 burpees