PALEO CHALLENGE

When it doubt, flowchart it out.

Alright, friends. Here it is. The Paleo Challenge, where we all try to eat clean for 30 days. Here are the rules, whats, wherefores, and whys:

1) We'll be following TheWhole30, which eliminates ALL forms of sugar from our diet (including unrefined sugars such as maple syrup, agave nectar, pure cane sugar, and artificial sweeteners or added sugars). Also out of contention: alcohol, legumes (including soy, hummus, and peanuts), grains (including cereals, corn, and potatoes), icky oils (such as peanut oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil), and dairy (including milk, cheese, and whey, but NOT eggs). It's 30 days, not forever. Jeez. It will do the body good to stay strict for the whole 30 days. The ins-and-outs are posted on the front bulletin board. Incidentally, we chose TheWhole30 because the dos and do nots are pretty cut and dry; however, make the BEST choices you can with what is available here in Muscatine. Read food labels and make the best choice for your needs and your budget.

2) We're keeping track of compliance using the score sheets available electronically (save a copy as your own if you like the techno approach) or in hard copy at the front desk. There are daily points for compliance with TheWhole30, plus bonus points for sleep and daily WODs, and extra credit Paleo-related challenges (*See below). Score sheets are due by 11:59 PM on the SATURDAY of each week of the challenge. You can email them or drop them off in person (place hard copies in our mail box if after hours). Due dates are as follows.

***LATE SCORESHEETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.***

• 11:59 PM on SATURDAY, 02/09
• 11:59 PM ON SATURDAY, 02/16
• 11:59 PM ON SATURDAY, 02/23
• 11:59 PM ON SATURDAY, 03/02

You are on the honor system for reporting your daily points. Cheaters are NOT welcome. Period. 

3) ***PLEASE SUBMIT RECIPES IN THE COMMENTS ON THIS PAGE or OUR SPECIAL PALEO CHALLENGE FB PAGE*** No copy-and-paste repeats from previous challenges, please.

4) We're competing for prizes! The Warrior with the most points at the end of 30 days wins a FREE MONTH of Unlimited CrossFit. T-shirts are up for grabs for our runner's up.

5) This is a VOLUNTARY Challenge. The best results will be seen in those that commit 100% with no option for quitting or cheat eats/drinks. It is up to you whether you want to weigh yourself at the start and finish (but not during) or to take measurements or other body composition stats.

*Extra Credit Paleo Challenges
If you earn all of your daily points (i.e., you eat squeaky paleo clean), you will earn more points (5 points) for the following challenges than if you miss daily points (e.g., sugar or alcohol sneaks into your day; only earn 2 points).

1. Recipe sharing - either in the comments section below or on our Paleo Challenge Facebook page.  
2. Host a Paleo Party - all Paleo foods for you and your fellow Warriors!
3. Read a Paleo book and write a report, which we will post on the blog. Tell us what you're learning!
4. Gas Station Paleo - cobble together a complete Paleo meal with things you can find only in a gas station convenience store. You must take a photo of each food label or item to prove Paleo compliance. Read those labels carefully. Show us that you can do Paleo anytime, anywhere! No excuses!
5. Defeat a CrossFit-specific Challenge (e.g., consecutive doubleunders or kipping pullups; full depth squats or strict pullups; full rope climb or strict handstand pushups). Show us what you can do when you put your mind to it!