Welcome to Week 3! Let’s get right into it: EAT If you eat 3 meals a day, that’s 21 meals a week. You are now tasked to use the plate method on 5 days for 10 out of your 21 meals in a week – this is still less than half but more than when you started! You can do it! If you haven’t tried it yet, prep either your veggie or lean protein portions 2-3 days at a time so it’s an easy add to your plate when it’s time to eat. Your second task is to drink 1/2 body weight in ounces of water and you need to do this for 5 days of the week. This will segue into the SLEEP category but the best way to do this is to not binge / chug a few times a day. Set a timer if you have to...Read more

TRUTH IN GRIT-NESS CHALLENGE is underway! Week 3 is here. Don’t forget to check off your boxes on the chart above the couch. This is how we will keep track of your hard work! This chart is where we track your points, so don’t forget to check those boxes! The CrossFit Open is around the corner! And of course, the Annual Veracity Athletics Intramural Open will be returning. Have you met your captains yet? Coach Megan and Carolyn will be repping the blue team, and Coach Dean and Mike L. are leading the red team! You can sign up for the Open here. Let’s get the ENTIRE GYM signed up! First FNL is going to be a PARTY! Food, fitness, FUN, with a special appearance from Dr. Allison of Adjust Your Performance (available for a post-workout refresh!). Make sure you sign up so you can come celebrate with us! Schedule change...Read more

Welcome to Week 2! Let’s get right to it: EAT You now have a week’s worth of proof that the plate method really isn’t that hard. Your first task this week is to incorporate the plate method for BOTH lunch AND dinner for 4 days of the week. You are working toward consistency day over day now and you can do it! Your second task is to again drink (a lot) water and you need to do this for 4 days of the week. This has actually been one of the tougher tasks for people so you are not alone. Besides all the extra steps you are getting by going to the bathroom so many more times than you are used to, you are now operating at a hydrated level. Pro tip: start your day with a glass of water to get a jump start on your total ounces! Don’t...Read more

TRUTH IN GRIT-NESS CHALLENGE is underway! Week 2 is here. Don’t forget to check off your boxes on the chart above the couch. This is how we will keep track of your hard work! This chart is where we track your points, so don’t forget to check those boxes! The CrossFit Open is around the corner! And of course, the Annual Veracity Athletics Intramural Open will be returning. Have you met your captains yet? Coach Megan and Carolyn will be repping the blue team, and Coach Dean and Mike L. are leading the red team! You can sign up for the Open here. Let’s get the ENTIRE GYM signed up! Schedule change – Friday mornings are now 5:30a and 6:30a.Read more

Welcome to Week 1! Let’s get right to it: EAT What is the plate method? Quite simply, half the plate is veggies, one quarter of the plate has lean proteins, and the last quarter of the plate has whole grains. This IG post from True Nutrition Coach Nancy, RD is a wonderful infographic that shows exactly how to do it. This is the base of your health pyramid. You need to get this right before delving into specifics.  Your first task this week is to incorporate the plate method for either lunch OR dinner for 4 days of the week. Your second task is to drink water. How much? Half of your bodyweight in ounces. For example: If you weighed 200lbs, you should have at least 100 ounces of water in a day. You need to do this for 3 days of the week. Do you think your specifics warrant...Read more