Zenith Health

The CrossFit Open is right around the corner. 🏋️

Yes we’ve practiced squats, double unders and wall walks - but have you practiced anything around your nutrition?

It is NEVER a good idea to start something new the day/week of an event.

So get onto it now while you have 3-4 more weeks. Ask yourself the following -
- Do I eat breakfast, lunch and dinner every day?
- How much water do I (honestly) drink every day?
- Does each meal I consume have a protein source?
- What do I eat as a pre-workout snack?

Is this relatable to you?

So many people want to be the healthiest version of themselves and the thinnest version of themselves, without understanding how the two differ.

There is a big difference between pursuing a ‘look’ in a health-conscious manner and succumbing to an unhealthy obsession towards it. Sometimes wanting to look a certain way can be a good catalyst for embracing a healthier lifestyle if approached with regular exercise, a well-rounded, well-balanced diet and self-reflection/self-care.

However, when this desire turns into an all-consuming fixation, individuals become obsessed with achieving a specific body image & resort to extreme measures.

Some extreme measures that commonly occur:
Extreme Dieting, over Exercising, unhealthy fixation on appearance and desire to change it, psychological distress (anxiety, depression), social isolation, poor quality of life.

In the instance where your desire to change your appearance starts to negatively impact any of the above, it would be worth sitting down with a professional and re-evaluating your priorities.

Always remember - prioritizing nourishment, enjoyment from food and cultivating a high quality of life will naturally reflect in your body’s composition. The best physique you will ever have is the one that allows your body to maintain its physiological functions while performing at its best.