Thank you for making this Peru trip possible for me.
You and the Glenview CrossFit Impact program developed my strength, balance, and fitness. I now appreciate the “core strengthening” philosophy which made me physically capable of climbing these trails at high elevations, day after day! That’s amazing, I was skeptical last April when you said I’d be ready for the trip, and I couldn’t even do a push-up. You navigated me through the CrossFit program perfectly for my senior age and lousy physical condition. Thank you is very inadequate, I really appreciate your working with me and letting me be part of CrossFit Impact in Glenview, IL. Honestly, I wouldn’t have been surprised if you had told me last April that I wasn’t a candidate for the CrossFit program.
The people at CrossFit Impact have been terrific and patient with me in the workouts. I’ll never be first, or one of the strongest, but I will be in the action which is great for me at this time in my life. I’m looking forward to continuing my fitness program in Glenview CrossFit Impact.
Hasta pronto,
Jim Gamble
We believe that a commitment to CrossFit is only part of the equation in achieving your fitness goals. What you put into your body will directly impact your success. We don't prescribe fad diets. Instead we recommend eating a balanced diet that will help your body run at its optimal level.
In plain language, base your diet on garden vegetables, especially greens, lean meats, nuts and seeds, little starch, and no sugar. That's about as simple as we can get. Many have observed that keeping your grocery cart to the perimeter of the grocery store while avoiding the aisles is a great way to protect your health. Food is perishable. The stuff with long shelf life is all circumspect. If you follow these simple guidelines you will benefit from nearly all that can be achieved through nutrition.
"Paleo Basics"
What's IN
Lean Meat (all you want): beef (sirloin, petite), pork (tenderloin, sirloin, center cut), lamb, chicken breast, turkey breast, any fish, sardines, shrimp, scallops, crab, any seafood, whole eggs, & egg whites.
Excessive consumption of high-glycemic carbohydrates is the primary culprit in nutritionally caused health problems. High glycemic carbohydrates are those that raise blood sugar too rapidly. They include rice, bread, candy, potato, sweets, sodas, and most processed carbohydrates. Processing can include bleaching, baking, grinding, and refining. Processing of carbohydrates greatly increases their glycemic index, a measure of their propensity to elevate blood sugar.
What is the Problem with High-Glycemic Carbohydrates?
The problem with high-glycemic carbohydrates is that they give an inordinate insulin response. Insulin is an essential hormone for life, yet acute, chronic elevation of insulin leads to hyperinsulinism, which has been positively linked to obesity, elevated cholesterol levels, blood pressure, mood dysfunction and a Pandora's box of disease and disability. Research; "hyperinsulinism" on the Internet. There's a gold mine of information pertinent to your health available there. The CrossFit prescription is a low-glycemic diet and consequently severely blunts the insulin response.
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Have you ever wondered where your beef or chicken comes from? Can you track down the exact cow that your delicious burger was derived from? For those of you who are still toying with the idea of switching over or simply trying grass-fed beef, there isn’t a better time than now. At CrossFit Impact we have teamed up with The Meat Goat, an online company that prides itself on “delivering locally raised USDA Certified Organic and Grass-Fed beef, pork and chicken to Chicagoland” at an unbelievably affordable price. In addition to meat sales, they also provide
The Meat Goat gets its meat from a “classic meat locker” called Black Earth Meat Market (the animals are raised on Otter Creek Organic Farm in Mazomanie, WI) in Black Earth, WI. Black Earth Meats provides everything from grass-fed beef to pastured turkeys! Black Earth is also USDA Certified Organic and all of their meat is 100% traceable to the source it came from. To say that their meat is amazing would be a complete understatement.
Since partnering with the Meat Goat we have acquired a small freezer in the gym where beef, chicken, pork and other delicious meats and “treats” are dropped off weekly. Athletes can set up an account through The Meat Goat website, place direct orders, pay online (or send a check), and the meat is delivered right to CrossFit Impact every Sunday morning at 9am in a reusable freezer bag with an invoice, breaking down your purchase and ensuring everything you ordered is accounted for. In addition to your personal orders, the company drops off items in the freezer for that mid-week, last minute pick up so you don’t have to run to the grocery store after you’ve just worked out. The freezer is usually stocked with grass-fed ground beef, grass-fed skirt steak and summer sausage. Recently they have switched things up and added things like:
• Organic Bacon (10oz)
• Grass-fed Top Sirloin (10oz)
• Ribeye (10oz)
• Organic Italian Brats
• Stew Meat
• Organic Grass-Fed Beef Stick
• Dog Bones (yes, they deliver meats and “treats” for Fido, too!)
*These meats and “treats” are available to purchase at the gym via an “Honor System”, where you will simply bring cash (prices are listed on the envelopes at the gym), put it in an envelope with your name on it, mark the quantity of items you would like, and put the envelope in the drop-box.
We have yet to encounter a more efficient and affordable way to obtain true quality meats and we hope that you share the joy of this partnership with us. If you have any questions at all about The Meat Goat, don’t hesitate to ask. We have been more than pleased with their service and look forward to sharing this experience with you and your families.
CFI Business Directory
CFI Athletes Doing Business with Others in the Community
The following is a list of businesses in and around the Chicago land area that we have used and found to be of great service.
Westlake Diamond Corp. Don't pay retail prices for an engagement ring or other fine jewelry! We can beat any retailer's price and will take the time to educate you on the basics of diamond pricing. Our business is generated solely from client referrals, and therefore, we do everything in our power to ensure that our clients walk away happy. Our services include diamonds and gems for all purposes---engagement rings, wedding bands, tennis bracelets, earrings, and pendants. We also specialize in custom mountings---bring in a picture of what you want and we'll build it for you! Choose Westlake because the hard part is finding the girl...not buying the ring. For a consultation, call Mike DeMarino at 224-628-1531.
BUYING INSURANCE Peter Melbinger-works as a solutions based planner, looking for the best fit for his clients personal and business needs. Predominantly working in the areas of Insurance, retirement and business planning strategies, Pete's goal is to eliminate risk and provide his clients with top-notch consultation and service.
Lucas Baschnagel-When it comes to your life insurance and investments make sure you are in good hands. No one does it better than Lucas Baschnagel from NMFN.
