Nutrition

Coach Courtney approached me and asked if I’d be interested in this Nutrition Challenge?  I was hesitant at first because for one, I’m a person with a sweet tooth. And two… [...]

First off I would like to thank Courtney and everyone who provided me motivation and these great sports equipment during this 42 days of this challenge! Before I began the challenge my goal was [...]

It’s almost midnight and man, I’m pooped… But it’s a good pooped. It’s the kind of exhausted that knocks you out for a solid seven or eight hours and leaves you [...]

Six years ago, around midnight I was sitting on the couch, drinking beer, eating doritos, flipping through the stations with my wife when we stumbled on the Insanity Workout infomercial.  The [...]

This challenge feels like a LIFE transition for me.  Over the last year, there have been many life challenges that I have not coped with very well.   After my best friend was diagnosed with [...]

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle      Never would I have predicted that I would constantly read nutrition labels before I take [...]

After about two years of hearing about the nutrition challenges at CFO, I figured it was about time I experienced one for myself.  I’ve done my own “paleo” challenges… but have never lasted [...]

“I knew this challenge was going to be physically and mentally hard to begin with, but with the massive amounts of support from my friends and CFO, I was able to stay strong.  First off, I [...]

I started this nutritional challenge for many reasons.  The first being that I got off track with my fitness journey.  I suffered a personal loss this year that kept me from exercising to only [...]

  The last 45 days are not about what I’ve lost, but more about what I’ve gained. Sure, losing weight and body fat was awesome, but what I gained was much more important. I am able to commit to [...]

In 45 days, Chad lost 15 pounds, 4 inches, 2% body fat and maintained his hard fought muscle mass! I came into the challenge really excited to test my limits as far as my diet goes.  But after [...]

My experience with the Nutrition Challenge has been a phenomenal, transformational journey. My body feels lighter and more energetic, my mood is consistently awesome, my sleep is deep and [...]

If anyone is thinking about trying this, then go ahead and take the plunge. You won’t regret it. What follows are my thought on the Nutrition Challenge. Going in, I was nervous. 45 days [...]

Maria has been a member of CrossFit Oahu for just over 3 months and decided to take on the Fall 2014 Nutrition Challenge at the end of her Elements sessions. She killed it and was smiling the [...]

Nine years ago, I quit smoking. I had been smoking since I was ten years old and after many attempts at quitting, I was determined to stay smoke free no matter how much weight I gained by [...]

“This challenge has been like a long, unfinished epic novel for me. Think Game of Thrones or Harry Potter—before J.K. Rowling released book 7. I know that sounds pretty dramatic, but what’s [...]

“I have always worked out and been a bit of a gym rat, off and on over the years. And I always have been on the heavier side.    I had done CrossFit in the past, followed mainpage [...]

I never was a skinny child, nor was I ever an athlete… Far from it. My father used food to comfort us and he always made sure we were well fed. As I grew older I became the yo yo dieter. I [...]

  Pumpkin. Maple. Pecan. Need we say more?! Thank you Chef Sara Fawcett for this amazing, Paleo recipe!! PUMPKIN BARS WITH MAPLE PECAN GLAZE Pumpkin Bars ½ cup pumpkin puree ½ cup almond [...]

Thanks to our Chef, Sara Fawcett, you can have your favorite holiday bread, Paleo Style! BANANA NUT BREAD Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 1/8 cup coconut flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking [...]

The holidays are here!! Eating Paleo during the holidays can be very simple, and fun! As we all know, Pumpkin Pie is a very popular dessert, and can be enjoyed by everyone!! With some simple [...]

We all love smoked brisket, but we don’t all have a smoker- or all that time! Thank you Chef Sara Fawcett for providing an alternative recipe for this favorite meal! OVEN [...]

  Created by our Chef Sara Fawcett, this traditional Mexican dish will have your mouth watering before it even comes out of the oven! ENCHILADAS POLLO DE VERDE Tortillas 2 eggs 1 Tbsp. [...]

Meet Jen and Tripp, two hardworking parents who have recently had to switch their son to eating gluten free. While they were used to fast-food and cravings of sugar, the challenge has helped them [...]

  Meet Crystal, one of the “Spring Cleaning” 2013 Graduates! In 45 days, she lost 10 pounds and 6.25 inches from her chest, waist and hips! The Challenge helped Crystal go even deeper in her [...]

BEST DECISION IN 10 YEARS!! Putting into words the experiences I have had over the past few weeks is difficult. Not so much to say or share, but to truly communicate in a way that can be more [...]

Meet Ellen and Nick Hahn! Nick is one of the original members of CFO…he left the island after serving in the Navy, married beautiful Ellen, welcomed “mancub” baby Lucien and recently moved back [...]