Today on CBG radio, we'll be taking a closer look at 4 diets that just aren't cut out for CrossFit. While strategies like Intermittent Fasting, Paleo or Keto diets may be helpful for losing weight - that doesn't necessarily help you crush your WODs, and coach Justin is here to tell you exactly why.  00:00: Intro 01:23: Discovery of (Intermittent) Fasting 03:07: Downsides of Losing Weight (Including Muscle) 05:34: Discovery of The Ketogenic Diet 06:13: Why Lower Carb Intake is NOT Good...

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of myths surrounding all areas of physical fitness - whether it's fad diets, snake oil supplements, or bogus "tricks" to losing weight fast. CrossFit is no different, so today on CBG radio we'll be looking at some of the most common myths that get passed around the CrossFit gym - and why they don't hold up to cold, hard, SCIENCE. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Myth #1: Creatine is BAD For You 02:01 - Benefits of Taking Creatine 04:19 - Myth #2: Carbs Are the...

Summer is around the corner, which means it's more important than ever to LOOK like you've been crushing WODs! When it comes to getting the visible gains you're looking for, grinding 24/7 at the gym isn't gonna cut it - you need to fix what's on your plate too. In this episode, we'll be going over 9 nutrition tips that will not only give you better workouts, results, & overall wellness, but help you get that beach body you've been waiting for!! 00:00 - Intro  00:20 - Danielle Brandon...

Welcome back to CBG radio, today we're going over some of the ways CrossFit provides a different training style than bodybuilding - and can often be MORE beneficial overall. Are you interested in CrossFit but unsure if it can provide similar gains? Looking to see which workout style fits your goals? Existing CrossFit athlete looking for validation? Listen to this episode and see for yourself! 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - What is the Right Training for You? 00:55 - How You Can Beat Arnold...

Welcome back to CBG Radio! In Today's episode, we go over how our coaches get athletes to quit tracking macros. Tracking macros for every single meal is a HUGE gate for many would-be CrossFitters; It's annoying, it takes the joy out of food & eating, and it feels awful. We're gonna show you how our coaching model trains you to quit thinking about numbers, and start crushing WODs. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - 24.2 Release & CrossFit Hiatus 01:15 - Intro to CBG Training  02:00 - Difficulty...

Struggling to lose body fat and lean out WITHOUT losing the strength you've worked for? In this episode of CBG Radio, we're giving you tips on how to tone your body while still maintaining that muscle!  00:00 - Intro 00:53 - CrossFit Open 24.1 Overview 03:05 - Losing Body Fat Without getting Weak Introduction 03:45 - Tip # 1: Don't Lose Body Fat Too Quickly 04:45 - Tip #2:  Do NOT Lower Protein Intake 06:00 - Tip #3:  Don't Be Afraid of Creatine 07:45 - Tip #4: Don't Replace Strength...

The Crossfit Open is just around the corner and here is how you can prepare yourself for this years Open!      0:39 - Brief word from our Sponsor “Benchmark Coffee” use code “CBG” for 10% of your order!   1:29 “Do Not Dos”   1:41 No New Supplements   2:27 No New Diets   2:44 No Sudden Food Introductions  3:30 No Calorie Deficits!  4:00 Understand your Protein and Carb amounts!  5:01 DM me on IG for my Carb Guide!  5:41 Start to Carb Load  9:00 A workout tips for women 10:05...

CBG Family welcome back to another episode of CBG radio, today we will be discussing WHY CROSSFIT IS SUPERIOR TO BODYBUILDING. THE PROS, THE CONS, AND WHY WE HERE AT CBG BELIEVE THAT CROSSFIT IS THE PREFERRED FORM OF FITNESS TO BODY BUILDING. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Why bodybuilders pick on crossfit athletes 1:18 Reason #1: Crossfit is Functional 2:27 Reason #2: Crossfit is more engaging 5:20 Reason #3: Crossfit Community is better 6:15 Reason #4: Crossfit athletes eat broader diets 7:36 Crossfit...

How do you find Balance as a Crossfit Athlete? How does one go from Skinny to a Crossfit Athlete? What separates a regular Crossfitter from a Games Athlete? Tune into episode 115 with James Sprague, a CBG Veteran as we discuss all of these topics and more!  1:18 How do you find balance in life (as an athlete)  1:47 Keys to Success  2:29 A helpful mentality shift 6:47 The importance of Recharging  8:41 Why did Justin become a Coach 11:13 James journey with CBG 12:41 James’s biggest...

If you are struggling to see results at your box, maybe you should dive deeper into your current supplements! In today's episode we do exactly that. We discuss the 5 supplements that YOU need to be taking with a bonus 6th Supplement. In the later half of the Episode we answer YOUR nutrition questions so stick around! 0:13 Introduction (Today's topic is all about supplements) 0:57 Body Recomp Challenge! (8 spots open) 1:57 Supplement #1: Protein 3:26 My Preferred Protein supplement (use code...

Horrible Nutrition Mistakes If You’re Doing 4-5 WODs Per Week In this episode, I sit down and talk about 5 horrible nutrition mistakes you can make. I also answer questions you have asked. Episode Summary 1:56 Introduction2:20 Mistake 1: Intermittent Fasting5:20 Mistake 2: Not Taking Creatine6:14 Mistake 3: Not Drinking/Eating Intra Workout Carbs8:00 Mistake 4: Not Getting In Enough Protein9:18 Mistake 5: Tracking Macros12:47 What Do You Think Of The Meat And Fruit Diet?16:08 Since I Started...

10 Things You Need to Know About Your WOD Nutrition In this episode, I sit down and talk about 10 things you should know about your WOD nutrition. I also talk about why these things are important. Episode Summary 0:56 Introduction1:43 Number 1: Protein3:33 Number 2: Creatine5:30 Number 3: Don’t Track Macros6:48 Number 4: Focus On Nutrition8:40 Number 5: Accountability9:30 Number 6: Cut Fats10:15 Number 7: Hydrating Drinks Are Expensive Sugar12:15 Number 8: If The Diet Has A Name You’re Doing...

WODs and The Weekend In this episode, I sit down and talk about how to avoid and fix weekend failings. I talk about how to get ahead of the weekend failings. Episode Summary 0:56 Introduction1:39 How to Handle Social Settings4:00 Relaxing and Unwinding Tips8:07 Habit Bundling9:11 Emotional Triggers11:28 Cheat Weekend14:06 Lack of accountability The CBG Radio Team Instagram:  @cbg_online_sports Justin's Instagram:  @jrome_cbg Join our FREE Nutrition Facebook Page...

Building Habits Without Tracking Macros In this episode, I sit down and talk about how to build habits to crush your WODs. I talk about how to get these habits without tracking your macros. Episode Summary 1:00 Introduction3:08 Why are habits important?6:11 Example of habit building8:55 What habit building skills do we have in our life to fit our schedule and goals?12:34 Habit based strategies The CBG Radio Team Instagram:  @cbg_online_sports Justin's Instagram:  @jrome_cbg Join our FREE...

Client and Coach Roles in Nutrition Coaching In this episode, I sit down and talk about the different roles in nutrition coaching. I discuss the different responsibilities of both client and coach in nutrition. Episode Summary 1:20 Introduction2:35 Self accountability5:50 Challenges of self accountability8:11 How can your coach help?12:55 Communication is the key14:58 Summary15:45 Violet CoffeeThe CBG Radio Team Instagram: @cbg_online_sports Justin's Instagram:  @jrome_cbg Join our FREE...

How to Eat Around Your Menstrual Cycle If You Do 4-5 WODs Per Week In this episode, I sit down and talk about nutrition during menstrual cycles. I discuss how you should eat during the different times of your cycle. Episode Summary 1:00 Introduction2:30 Why you should eat based on your cycle3:50 The follicular phase nutrition7:11 The luteal phase nutrition11:15 Calorie intake tipsThe CBG Radio Team Instagram: @cbg_online_sports Justin's Instagram:  @jrome_cbg Join our FREE Nutrition...

Macros vs No Macros with Cheryl Nasso In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Nasso. We discuss nutrition, crossfit, and our backgrounds. Episode Summary 0:47 Introductions3:03 How did we get into Cross Fit?4:36 What got us into nutrition coaching?8:40 Thoughts on different diets for Cross Fit11:36 Macros24:47 Common things people are looking for in nutrition coaching and common mistakes31:00 What do you like more about coaching, fat loss or preformance? The CBG Radio Team Instagram:...

Stay on track with Your CrossFit Nutrition - CBG Coach Maddie Medina In this episode, I sit down with Maddie Medina. We discuss resilience and how to stay on track with your nutrition without sabotaging yourself. Episode Summary 1:00 Guest and Topic Introduction: Maddie Medina3:30 Self Sabotage8:50 “Forbidden” Foods13:07 How to Avoid Disruptions 21:10 Resilience Tips to Stay on Track29:47 Change Gets Easier The More You Do It The CBG Radio Team Instagram: @cbg_online_sports Justin's...

Memefortime Nutrition, ChatGPT & More! In this episode, I sit down with Memefortime. We discuss nutrition, memes, and have fun with ChatGPT. Episode Summary 1:01 Topic Introduction: Guest host Memefortime2:25 ChatGPT fun4:16 What it’s like to make content10:00 Why invest in a coach?13:45 Nutrition plan from ChatGPT15:50 How did your memes start?22:15 What has working with CBG been like?25:30 What do you do with your free time now that you don’t track macros? The CBG Radio...

Want Fat Loss? Eat For Performance In this episode, I discuss fat loss. I discuss why eating for performance will lead to fat loss. Episode Summary 1:15 Topic Introduction: Eating for performance… for weight loss.5:55 Eat like you are a crossfit athlete10:00 An athlete doesn’t take away any specific macro11:30 This is specific to crossfitters14:00 Quit demonizing things The CBG Radio Team Instagram: @cbg_online_sports Justin's Instagram:  @jrome_cbg Join our FREE Nutrition Facebook...

Everything You Need to Know About Creatine In this episode, I discuss creatine. I discuss how it affects you and why you should use it. Episode Summary 1:00 Topic Introduction: Creatine 3:30 How does creatine work?5:45 Does creatine cause weight gain?8:42 Does creatine cause kidney or other failures?10:30 How do I take creatine?11:50 Timing for creatine13:34 Who is creatine for? The CBG Radio Team Instagram: @cbg_online_sports Justin's Instagram:  @jrome_cbg Join our FREE Nutrition...

Intermittent Fasting… Probably Not In this episode, I discuss intermittent fasting and what it is. I discuss if it is helpful to reach your goals. Episode Summary 1:11 Topic Introduction: Intermittent Fasting2:05 What is Intermittent Fasting?4:11 Pros of Intermittent Fasting6:31 Con 1: Importance of Protein8:00 Con 2: Not Getting Enough Micronutrients9:35 Con 3: Eating Disorder14:39 Con 4: Not Many Studies For Women17:45 Con 5: Effecting Your Energy Levels19:57 Recap The CBG Radio...

Lose Fat and Crush WODS Without Tracking Macros In this episode, I discuss how to lose fat without tracking macros. I discuss how tracking macros is not sustainable and how to have success in a sustainable manner. Episode Summary 1:11 Topic Introduction: The Scale2:20 Why tracking macros doesn’t work long term6:51 Calorie Deficit 11:14 How do you know your intake without tracking? (Calculation for protein) 18:00 Why is protein important?20:00 How water affect your goals and how much you...