Comments on: Tit for Tat

By: Mariessa

Mariessa — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:40:22 +0000

I cut my carb blocks back and added fat as well. I feel so much better by not taking in so many carbs: more energy, a little lighter on my feet, etc. I highly recommend experimenting. Write it all down, so you can keep track of how you are feeling and your energy levels.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:05:47 +0000

Hey Forrest, just curious as to how you get a block of doughnuts in 30 minutes before you wake up?

…or maybe I don’t want to know.

By: Forrest

Forrest — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:56:33 +0000

I probably have a couple of blocks of pizza a day but I always balance it out with a few ice cream blocks. The trick to elite athleticism is a block of doughnuts 30 minutes before waking up and a block of nachos right before bed.

By: ruth

ruth — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:44:21 +0000

Silly rabbit, EVERYTHING tastes good with almond butter!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:00:55 +0000

This post got me thinking… I wonder how broccoli tastes with almond butter.

By: Sean R.

Sean R. — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:28:39 +0000

Since modifying my diet about a month and a half ago to paleo-zone, I’ve been very pleased with the results. Becuase I eat upwards of 20-25 blocks per day it’s very hard for me to eat all those fruits & veggies sometimes. I just don’t think my appetite has adjusted yet, so I’ve been trying to eat more fats (almonds, avocados, olive oil, etc) to ensure I have enough energy for the crazy WODs CFSB comes up with I wasn’t sure if this was okay to do, so thanks for the informative post Ruth!

By: Marcus

Marcus — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:04:54 +0000

Anyone else tinkered with their zone blocks?

Yup.

(I originally wrote a longer reply, but figured I’d spare everyone another boring Marcus nutrition post. )

By: ruth

ruth — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:02:44 +0000

LOL Al! And don’t think I didn’t make a bee-line for the almond butter after doing the post! I guess I should’ve included my experience with cutting carbs for fat:

In August 08, I went from 11 blocks carbs to 8 and upped my daily fat intake to 20 (yay almond butter). I had most of my PRs and gains in Oct/Nov of that year, and never really felt hungry (yay almond butter).

However, I started to plateau a bit and bonk after that. I also got careless with weighing and measuring and gained fat. No bueno. It was a good experiment and I may one day try it again when almond butter is no longer as addictive as crack for me…But for now, I’m back on the regular 11 blocks.

Anyone else tinkered with their zone blocks?

By: Al

Al — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:50:58 +0000

Great post, Ruth! …and wonderful use of imagery – I find myself wanting to take a swipe at my monitor with the apple I’m eating