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Welcome back to CBG Radio! In Today's episode, we go over how our coaches get athletes to quit tracking macros. Tracking macros for every single meal is a HUGE gate for many would-be CrossFitters; It's annoying, it takes the joy out of food & eating, and it feels awful. We're gonna show you how our coaching model trains you to quit thinking about numbers, and start crushing WODs...

Struggling to lose body fat and lean out WITHOUT losing the strength you've worked for? In this episode of CBG Radio, we're giving you tips on how to tone your body while still maintaining that muscle!  00:00 - Intro 00:53 - CrossFit Open 24.1 Overview 03:05 - Losing Body Fat Without getting Weak Introduction 03:45 - Tip # 1: Don't Lose Body Fat Too Quickly 04:45 - Tip #2:  Do NOT L...

The Crossfit Open is just around the corner and here is how you can prepare yourself for this years Open!      0:39 - Brief word from our Sponsor “Benchmark Coffee” use code “CBG” for 10% of your order!   1:29 “Do Not Dos”   1:41 No New Supplements   2:27 No New Diets   2:44 No Sudden Food Introductions  3:30 No Calorie Deficits!  4:00 Understand your Protein and Carb amounts!  5:01 DM me on IG fo...

CBG Family welcome back to another episode of CBG radio, today we will be discussing WHY CROSSFIT IS SUPERIOR TO BODYBUILDING. THE PROS, THE CONS, AND WHY WE HERE AT CBG BELIEVE THAT CROSSFIT IS THE PREFERRED FORM OF FITNESS TO BODY BUILDING. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Why bodybuilders pick on crossfit athletes 1:18 Reason #1: Crossfit is Functional 2:27 Reason #2: Crossfit is more engaging 5:20 Reason #3: C...

How do you find Balance as a Crossfit Athlete? How does one go from Skinny to a Crossfit Athlete? What separates a regular Crossfitter from a Games Athlete? Tune into episode 115 with James Sprague, a CBG Veteran as we discuss all of these topics and more!  1:18 How do you find balance in life (as an athlete)  1:47 Keys to Success  2:29 A helpful mentality shift 6:47 The importance of Recharging ...

If you are struggling to see results at your box, maybe you should dive deeper into your current supplements! In today's episode we do exactly that. We discuss the 5 supplements that YOU need to be taking with a bonus 6th Supplement. In the later half of the Episode we answer YOUR nutrition questions so stick around! 0:13 Introduction (Today's topic is all about supplements) 0:57 Body Re...

Horrible Nutrition Mistakes If You’re Doing 4-5 WODs Per Week In this episode, I sit down and talk about 5 horrible nutrition mistakes you can make. I also answer questions you have asked. Episode Summary 1:56 Introduction 2:20 Mistake 1: Intermittent Fasting 5:20 Mistake 2: Not Taking Creatine 6:14 Mistake 3: Not Drinking/Eating Intra Workout Carbs 8:00 Mistake 4: Not Getting In Enough Protein 9:...

10 Things You Need to Know About Your WOD Nutrition In this episode, I sit down and talk about 10 things you should know about your WOD nutrition. I also talk about why these things are important. Episode Summary 0:56 Introduction 1:43 Number 1: Protein 3:33 Number 2: Creatine 5:30 Number 3: Don’t Track Macros 6:48 Number 4: Focus On Nutrition 8:40 Number 5: Accountability 9:30 Number 6: Cut Fats...

WODs and The Weekend In this episode, I sit down and talk about how to avoid and fix weekend failings. I talk about how to get ahead of the weekend failings. Episode Summary 0:56 Introduction 1:39 How to Handle Social Settings 4:00 Relaxing and Unwinding Tips 8:07 Habit Bundling 9:11 Emotional Triggers 11:28 Cheat Weekend 14:06 Lack of accountability The CBG Radio Team Instagram:   @cbg_online_spo...

Building Habits Without Tracking Macros In this episode, I sit down and talk about how to build habits to crush your WODs. I talk about how to get these habits without tracking your macros. Episode Summary 1:00 Introduction 3:08 Why are habits important? 6:11 Example of habit building 8:55 What habit building skills do we have in our life to fit our schedule and goals? 12:34 Habit based strategies...

Client and Coach Roles in Nutrition Coaching In this episode, I sit down and talk about the different roles in nutrition coaching. I discuss the different responsibilities of both client and coach in nutrition. Episode Summary 1:20 Introduction 2:35 Self accountability 5:50 Challenges of self accountability 8:11 How can your coach help? 12:55 Communication is the key 14:58 Summary 15:45 Violet Cof...

How to Eat Around Your Menstrual Cycle If You Do 4-5 WODs Per Week In this episode, I sit down and talk about nutrition during menstrual cycles. I discuss how you should eat during the different times of your cycle. Episode Summary 1:00 Introduction 2:30 Why you should eat based on your cycle 3:50 The follicular phase nutrition 7:11 The luteal phase nutrition 11:15 Calorie intake tips The CBG Radi...

Macros vs No Macros with Cheryl Nasso In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Nasso. We discuss nutrition, crossfit, and our backgrounds. Episode Summary 0:47 Introductions 3:03 How did we get into Cross Fit? 4:36 What got us into nutrition coaching? 8:40 Thoughts on different diets for Cross Fit 11:36 Macros 24:47 Common things people are looking for in nutrition coaching and common mistakes 31:0...

Stay on track with Your CrossFit Nutrition - CBG Coach Maddie Medina In this episode, I sit down with Maddie Medina. We discuss resilience and how to stay on track with your nutrition without sabotaging yourself. Episode Summary 1:00 Guest and Topic Introduction: Maddie Medina 3:30 Self Sabotage 8:50 “Forbidden” Foods 13:07 How to Avoid Disruptions  21:10 Resilience Tips to Stay on Track 29:47 Cha...

Memefortime Nutrition, ChatGPT & More! In this episode, I sit down with Memefortime. We discuss nutrition, memes, and have fun with ChatGPT. Episode Summary 1:01 Topic Introduction: Guest host Memefortime 2:25 ChatGPT fun 4:16 What it’s like to make content 10:00 Why invest in a coach? 13:45 Nutrition plan from ChatGPT 15:50 How did your memes start? 22:15 What has working with CBG been like?...

Want Fat Loss? Eat For Performance In this episode, I discuss fat loss. I discuss why eating for performance will lead to fat loss. Episode Summary 1:15 Topic Introduction: Eating for performance… for weight loss. 5:55 Eat like you are a crossfit athlete 10:00 An athlete doesn’t take away any specific macro 11:30 This is specific to crossfitters 14:00 Quit demonizing things The CBG Radio Team Inst...

Everything You Need to Know About Creatine In this episode, I discuss creatine. I discuss how it affects you and why you should use it. Episode Summary 1:00 Topic Introduction: Creatine  3:30 How does creatine work? 5:45 Does creatine cause weight gain? 8:42 Does creatine cause kidney or other failures? 10:30 How do I take creatine? 11:50 Timing for creatine 13:34 Who is creatine for? The CBG Radi...

Intermittent Fasting… Probably Not In this episode, I discuss intermittent fasting and what it is. I discuss if it is helpful to reach your goals. Episode Summary 1:11 Topic Introduction: Intermittent Fasting 2:05 What is Intermittent Fasting? 4:11 Pros of Intermittent Fasting 6:31 Con 1: Importance of Protein 8:00 Con 2: Not Getting Enough Micronutrients 9:35 Con 3: Eating Disorder 14:39 Con 4: N...

Lose Fat and Crush WODS Without Tracking Macros In this episode, I discuss how to lose fat without tracking macros. I discuss how tracking macros is not sustainable and how to have success in a sustainable manner. Episode Summary 1:11 Topic Introduction: The Scale 2:20 Why tracking macros doesn’t work long term 6:51 Calorie Deficit  11:14 How do you know your intake without tracking? (Calculation...

How to Overcome Your Excuses! In this episode, I discuss excuses. I discuss how to overcome top excuses and reach your goals. Episode Summary 1:26 Topic Introduction: Excuses 3:00 Excuse 1: I’m too busy  5:50 Excuse 2: I’m too tired 8:55 Excuse 3: I can’t afford it 15:10 Excuse 4: I’ll start tomorrow 19:37 Excuse 5: Self Sabotage 22:58 Habits Guide 24:07 Bonus Excuse: I don’t have time to log all...

Women vs. the Scale In this episode, I discuss the scale and how it can be a great tool. I discuss why you shouldn’t use it to measure progress. Episode Summary 1:40 Topic Introduction: The Scale 2:44 Why the scale is good 4:54 What is the magic number to be confident? 6:45 How to weigh in 8:30 Pictures to measure progress 11:30 Be objective not subjective 14:40 Why can the scale weight change? 27...

How to Nail Your Nutrition for the 2023 CrossFit Open In this episode, I discuss nailing nutrition for the CrossFit Open. I discuss how to improve your nutrition before the open without sabotaging yourself. Episode Summary 2:14 Topic Introduction: What Can You Do Now to Prep for the CrossFit Open? 3:36 Don’t Make Drastic Changes 5:35 Carbs and Proteins 9:14 Sleep 11:40 Pre Workout 13:49 Don’t do A...

Nutrition Pyramid to Lose Body Fat and Crush Your Metcons In this episode, I discuss the importance of the nutrition pyramid. I discuss how to organize your pyramid to lose body fat and build muscles. Episode Summary 1:40 Topic Introduction: Nutrition Pyramid 6:41 Base of Pyramid: Calorie Deficit 9:09 How to Calculate Your Deficit 12:42 Second Pillar: Protein Intake  16:10 Third Pillar: Lifting We...

Eat Carbs and Crush Your WODs! In this episode, I discuss carbs. I discuss how carbs affect your body and your WODs. Episode Summary 1:00 Topic Introduction: Carbs 3:17 What Do Carbs Do and Why Do We Need Them? 6:19 How Much Carbs Is Too Much? 10:00 Timing 14:24 Should You have Carbs Pre, Post, and Intra-Work Out? The CBG Radio Team Instagram: @cbg_online_sports Justin's Instagram:  @jrome_cb...

Eat Protein and Crush Your WODs! In this episode, I discuss the importance of protein. I discuss how much protein you should eat and how protein can affect your results. Episode Summary 1:54 Topic Introduction: Protein 2:36 Why Protein is Important 6:03 Rhabdo 8:00 Protein is an Upcycler 9:30 How Much Protein Should You Eat? 12:15 How Do I Hit My Protein Goals Without Tracking Macros? 18:30 How Mu...