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To Kip or Not to Kip, That is the Question!
by Coach Tony Kaminski
From the beginning Crossfitters have embraced kipping as a way to move more efficiently, complete more reps in less time, and crank up the intensity of a workout. Conversely, critics have bemoaned kipping as hazardous, sloppy, and as cheating the movement. As is often true when two sides have at it like this, neither is totally right, and neither is totally wrong.
It is true that kipping is more efficient and also more intense. It includes more of your body, and requires rhythm and coordination. It requires less strength, and gets you from A to B quicker. Sounds great, right? Well, it is.
Whole 30 Success Story – Robert Tessier
I joined CrossFit in late July of this year, and it has been an amazing experience for me. I have been on the web page every day since then, reading about the WOD’s, CrossFit events, and following links to the nutrition and Paleo diet pages. Around September I started eating Paleo plus dairy, and enjoying the occasional cheat day. This worked for me, I saw weight loss and energy improvements almost immediately. So when the Whole 30 came around and I read about Judah’s experience with it, I decided this would be a challenge I would take on for myself. I wanted to improve my nutrition, overall health and body image.
Whole 30 Success Story – Rob Aronofsky
by Rob Aronofsky
My 30 Day Challenge… NO ALCOHOL!
At first I thought this was going to be impossible…literally impossible.
Unlike many, my tranition to the Paleo lifestyle was a very easy one.
Giving up grains and dairy wasn’t a big deal for me… I know this is very
difficult for many. I enjoy eating clean. It’s taken over my life. My
days revolve around what time I am going to wod and what I’m going to eat.
I am very fortunate in the fact that I’ve never had a sweet tooth or been a
dessert eater. And I don’t really do “cheat meals.” Because of this I
slightly modified the Whole 30 Challenge and focused just on going No
Alcohol for 30 days.
Whole 30 Success Story-Moira Sherry
Written by Moira Sherry
Seeing the Whole30 challenge posted on the CFP site was kind of like seeing hand stands come up in a WOD: I tell myself I’m going to kick up against the wall this time, but I usually back out mumbling something about “next time”. I had been toying with doing the Whole 30 for 6 months or so, but was putting it off because there were a few elements of it that were as much in my comfort zone as being upside down trying to lock out my arms. With handstands it’s the idea of my head crashing into the ground, and with the Whole 30 it was the thought of maintaining a paleo-ish (not a word) diet w/o the crutches of cream in my coffee or aspartame-filled diet ice teas. I realize how completely ridiculous that sounds, which is why I had to take on the Whole30 this past month. Oh, and I had the complexion of a Caserta’s pizza and read that kicking dairy would help.
Whole 30 Success Story- Erica Lima
My Whole 30 Experience by Erica Lima
It’s official. I completed the Whole 30. Although as tonight comes to a close I can honestly say that I did a Whole 31 and I am going to keep going – at least until Friday when I am going to go out and celebrate.
Whole 30 Success Story- Michael “Tuna” Mineau
As far as my physical being, I felt I was lacking in that area as well. The No Bread Challenge was an epic fail. Then one day I saw Judah with his shirt off he just looked different. He’s always had a little extra belly hang (I’d guess you’d call it that) due to all the weight he lost, but a lot of it seemed to be gone. I didn’t know it at the time, but about a week later he posted his Whole30 story. It sounded crazy to give up all that you were expected to, so I was just going to incorporate some of it. I figured I was 80/20 paleo, so I’ll kick it up a notch. When October 1st came, I actually had two drinks that night at a friend’s house. I felt like an ass and said, ‘I can do this’. I then took the challenge very seriously and technically started on the 2nd. I followed it 100%. I ate only real food -eggs, bacon, sausage, avocados, meat, chicken, fish, some fruit, cashew butter and nuts. I cooked everything in coconut oil. I ate a lot and never deproved myself. Sometimes I’d buy a pound of ground beef and have half of it for lunch and half for dinner. That was on top of what I had for breakfast and veggies and maybe a sweet potato with lunch or dinner.
Event Report – Metro Dash Boston
by CFP coach James “Gym” Needham
Congratulations to everyone that “competed” in the Metro Dash!
I say “competed” because I feel it was not much of a challenge for the team. The hardest part of the day was probably making the trip, and waiting for the event to start. I think some of the Team even went back to the box and completed the WOD “Filthy Fifty”! Congratulations are in order however, because the 11 that did the race are now members of the CrossFit Providence Race Team and will be receiving their official Race team Red shirt. The following is a breakdown of some of the Metro Dash results:
Trip Report – Sunrise Hike of Cadillac Mountain Bar Harbor, ME
Written by CFP Coach Joshua Bird
We arrived to a dark, stormy Bar Harbor on Friday night weary from travel, but eager to explore the area. Little did we know the beauty of this place until we awoke to clear blue skies and perfect fall weather the next morning, as our group of 10 sat down to a hearty breakfast and got to know each other better.
More Parking, T’s + Sweats, Gives us hell – take our survey!
Photo: The new parking lot – yes, this little slice of heaven is getting a make-over this week
More Parking across the street in the Citizen’s Bank Lot!
Due to our expanding population we have opened the parking lot across the road from the gym. Feel free to park there when the main lot is full. Those with yank-tank F-150′s would probably find you fit better in the new car park – you know who you are. 
October Nutrition Challenge- Are you ready for the Whole 30?
Due to the success of the No Bread Challenge, we are raising the stakes! Can you take your lifestyle to the next level? Can you remove all the inflammatory foods from your diet for 30 days? Do you have the self-control? Do you have the will to really change your life? October 1-October 30 get ready to take part in the WHOLE 30!!!
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