| Are You in the Zone? |
 The Zone Diet is proven to be the most sufficient plan to optimize physical performance and function in your everyday life. This plan has helped many individuals reach their fitness goals. The Zone does not prohibit an individual from eating certain food groups and does not focus on limiting yourself; instead it teaches you how to eat the in the best possible manner for your body to function. This lifestyle can accommodate vegan, organic, kosher, fine dining, and even fast food.  Julie, pictured left prior to the Zone Diet, has lost over 60 pounds
and shed over 55 inches by making the Zone her lifestyle and regularly
attending Boot Camp. "After being in boot camp for a few months and not
seeing the results as quickly as I wanted to, I asked the coach what
else I could do. We sat down and took
a look at what I was eating and he suggested beginning the Zone Diet.
The meal plan isn't hard to follow, but I had to change the way I
thought about food. When I went to a restaurant I began to look at the
quantity I was served and whether or not it had the right amount of
protein. I now have more energy and I don't crash mid afternoon like I
used to. Without the Zone diet I would not have seen these results as
quickly. It is absolutely beneficial!" Measuring and weighing your food
for the Zone is a novel habit to some, but once you learn how to
properly zone your food you will be very grateful. It is the best thing
you can do for your nutrition. “The Zone” says CrossFit coach Michael Gregory, “is all about optimizing function and performance. The coolest thing about it is how it affects a person’s ability to perform at high levels.” This is a meal plan that is not focused on weight loss. The Zone was developed to increase a person’s health and their body’s performance; however, weight loss and lean muscle gain will be a result of properly following the Zone diet. The Zone works by creating balanced meals through a simple formula of 40% carbohydrate, 30% protein, and 30% fat. The plan prescribes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks throughout the day. Women are categorized into body types including small female, medium female, large female, and athletic–well muscled female. Men are placed in similar body type categories ranging from small male to athletic-well muscled male. 
Another category you will find in the Zone are “Blocks” which are a
simple way to balance your meals. Each body type is assigned a specific
block. For example, a small female is 2 blocks, a medium female is 3
blocks, and a large female is 3 blocks with 2 block snacks. Each meal
must have equal blocks of protein, carbohydrate, and fat to be
considered balanced.
The Zone Diet is one of the main ingredients to obtain your best fitness. The best way to follow the Zone Diet is by tracking your food in a food journal and scheduling regular nutritional counseling meetings with a CrossFit Coach. A person is more likely to adhere to a meal plan and get results by following these two guidelines. To schedule a nutritional meeting with a CrossFit Coach Contact Us . To achieve your goals in 2008, Get in the Zone! *All Zone Meal Plan information can be found in the CrossFit Journal www.crossfit.com |
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