Eat to Thrive, Not Survive
February 16, 2024
There are a lot of areas in life where “good enough” can be the goal. Ultimately you have a finite amount of time on this planet and if a task is not important to you then you want to outsource it or put in the minimum effective dose of effort so you can move on with your day.
There are also many areas where you should put in your very best work. When it comes to movement you want to be strong and pain-free. When you do your taxes you ensure that they are accurate and timely. When you spend time with the ones you love you put the phone away and are fully present in the moment.
One area that often gets the “good enough” treatment is your diet and nutrition. When life gets busy or making healthy choices becomes inconvenient the spectrum of foods you consume tends to take a dive in quality. Rather than let slide occur in favor of other activities that seem more important, you may find it worth your while to optimize your diet and nutrition. Here’s why:
Even if the doctor says you are healthy, you are happy with the way you look, and you can’t stand cooking – nutrition is one area that literally transcends into ALL areas of your life.
If you only ever aim for the minimum in your diet then you are capping your maximum potential in how much you can lift, creatively solve problems, and even love your family.
We often treat food as an activity that gets scheduled into the day. Food breaks up the workday and provides structure in the evening. It is a social affair with the family or a way to do business.
The foods you consume during the day are the driving force behind all of this. They not only provide the immediate nutrients needed to fuel your physical and mental performance but are also the long term building blocks for every cell in your body. Every bite you chew or sip you take is going to be broken down into the amino acids that build your muscles and organs. The fats and oils become the cell walls that handle communication between cells in your body and control processes like your immune system function and inflammatory response. The vitamins and minerals will help your body create the energy it needs to keep you moving and eliminating toxins from your body.
Scientists have even found links between our gut bacteria and neurological disease. The foods you are eating today and the way your prioritize diet could determine your likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
The way you choose to eat is affecting the way you live, both today and 40 years from now. If you want to be your best self for your family, your career, and the things you care about accomplishing in life then taking care of your nutrition is not a “nice to have”. It’s a must.
Not sure where to get started? Start by having a conversation with one of our coaches today.
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🔥 The Junkie Journal | July in Full Swing! 🔥 Hey Junkies! 👋 Summer has officially arrived and the energy in the gym has been awesome. From big lifts to sweaty metcons, you all are showing up strong—keep it up! Here’s what’s happening this week and what you can look forward to: 💪 Programming Focus: Over the next several weeks of summer, we’re taking a page from our past with this well-rounded training block designed to build strength, dial in technique, and keep our conditioning sharp. Here’s what you can expect: 💪 Strength Work You Can Feel: You’ll see consistent progressions in foundational lifts like Cleans, Squats, and Deadlifts—paired with skill-focused Olympic weightlifting. Expect every session to include dedicated strength work to help you move better and get stronger. 🏃♂️ Conditioning Variety: From classic benchmark workouts like Christine to fresh interval pieces and partner challenges, the conditioning will keep you on your toes. We’re mixing short, intense AMRAPs with longer grind-style workouts to build both engine and grit. 🔧 Movement Quality & Mobility: Each day kicks off with intentional warm-ups and mobility prep—think hip openers, thoracic work, and activation drills—so you feel primed for training and can move safely and effectively. 🔥 Scaling Options for All Levels: Whether you follow StormKing, Pyramind Peak, or Spruce Railroad every workout has built-in modifications so you can get the most out of your training, no matter where you’re starting. This is a great month to stay consistent, hone your technique, and push your capacity. Let’s keep showing up and getting after it together! 💥 July Push-Up Challenge: We’re halfway through our 30-Day Push-Up Challenge! 🙌 Remember—these can be done at home or in the gym. You’re adding 2 push-ups each day (resting every 7th), building strength and consistency. Keep tagging us in your updates—we love seeing your progress! 👭 Ladies Lift: Don’t forget—Ladies Lift returns July 17th! This is a great chance to lift heavy, learn new skills, and connect with the other strong women in our community. If you haven’t tried it yet, come check it out—good vibes guaranteed. Our women-only strength class kicks back off on Thursdays at 5:00pm. Grab your spot early—email us at stormkingcrossfit@outlook.com to sign up. Let’s keep showing up, cheering each other on, and making July a strong month together. #StrongerTogether #StormKingStrong
The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a d🔥 The Junkie Journal | Jumping Into July 💪 Hey Junkies! 👋 A new month means new energy—and July is already coming in hot. Let’s kick it off strong with everything happening this week at StormKing: July 4th – Gym Closed Heads up—we’ll be closed Friday for the holiday. Enjoy your time off, get outside, and celebrate safely! 🎉 July Gym Anniversaries! Whether it’s your first month or your fifteenth year—we’re so glad you’re part of the crew. Heather Thurman 2 years Krysta Parker 2 years Travis Waddell 8 years 🎉 July Gym Birthdays! Clara Dostie July 3 Debbie Givens July 6 Trina Hathaway July 7 Tommy Simpson July 10 Leslie Arango July 18 Corkey McKeown July 20 Katherine Braun July 21 Mike Soiseth July 28 Damun Seera July 30 💥 New 30-Day Push-Up Challenge Starts July 1! Our July challenge is all about building upper body strength and consistency—just like last month’s planks. Here’s the format: ✅ Start Day 1 with 5 push-ups ✅ Add 2 reps daily, with a rest day every 7th day ✅ Suggested modification...we recommend elevated pushups! ✅ Stay consistent for 30 days ending at 60 pushups on day 30! ✅Reps can be broken up into manageable sets but must be done in the same session. Tag @stormkingathleticclub and post your progress in the Junkies group—we’ll cheer you on every rep of the way! 👶 Childcare Reminder Childcare with Katelyn during morning 9:30am classes! Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It’s FREE! 🏋️♀️ Weekly Programming Preview Your strength days this week: Monday – Bench Press Tuesday – Endurance Metcon Wednesday – Front Squat Thursday – Endurance Metcon Friday – Closed for the 4th!! Saturday – Partner WOD (20–30 min) 🗓️ Ladies Lift Returns July 17! Our women-only strength class kicks back off on Thursdays at 5:00pm. Grab your spot early—email us at stormkingcrossfit@outlook.com to sign up. Let’s start July strong, focused, and fired up. Push-ups, PRs, and positive vibes only! 💚 Your SKAC Team
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Hey Junkies! 👋 Can you believe we’re already halfway through June? The sun’s out ☀️, the energy is high, and your commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed. Let’s dive into what’s new at StormKing this week: 🧘 Plank Challenge: Midway Check-In! We’re officially halfway through our 30-Day Plank Challenge! If you’ve been holding strong, your core is thanking you—if not, it’s never too late to jump in. Just a few focused minutes each day builds strength and mental grit. 💥 Keep tagging us and sharing your plank pics in the Junkies group—we love seeing your progress! 📅 New Class Schedule Starts TODAY! Thanks for your feedback and patience—our revised schedule launches today! Here are the key changes: ✅ We’re keeping both the 4:30pm and 5:30pm classes on M/W/F—no change here, thanks to your input! ✅ Pulse on Tuesdays now moves to 5:00pm (no more 5:30pm class on Tuesdays) ✅ The 9:30am class now replaces the 9:00 and 10:30 slots on M/W/F 💚 Don’t forget: Pulse counts toward your 3x/week membership—come try it out! 🙌 Coaching & Childcare Updates! We’ve got exciting additions to the SKAC fam: 👶 Welcome Coach Danielle Sily – Danielle is back to the gym after welcoming her new baby, Grace! We’re thrilled to have her energy and expertise join our coaching staff! You will see her shadowing in classes over the next couple weeks. Introduce yourself! 💪 Coach Paisley will now be leading the M/W/F 9:30am class .👏 Come say hi and crush your morning workouts with her! If you haven’t taken a class from Paisley yet...do it! 👶 New Childcare! Longtime member Katelyn is stepping in to support our families with on-site childcare during our 9:30am class on Mon, Wed, and Fri. We’re so excited to have her in this role—thank you, Katelyn! 💥 Weekly Programming Highlights Our current training block continues, blending barbell strength and metcons throughout the week. Here’s what’s on deck: Barbell Strength Focus This Week: Monday – Push Press Tuesday – Endurance Metcon Wednesday – Front Squat Thursday – Long Endurance WOD Friday – Clean and Jerk 💥 Plus a spicy finisher on weightlifting days, of course. Saturdays = Partner WODs!! Bring a friend, share the work, and kick off your weekend right. 💃 Ladies Lift Returns in July The next session of Ladies Lift kicks off on Thursdays at 5pm after the July 4th holiday. If you’re looking to level up your lifting in a supportive, female-led space, email us now to grab your spot: 📧 stormkingcrossfit@outlook.com Thanks for being the heart of this gym. 💚 Whether you're crushing planks, welcoming new faces, or simply showing up—you’re part of what makes StormKing so strong. Let’s finish June STRONG 💪 💚 Your SKAC Team
