18.4 involves eggs and puppies

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“Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship, so keep moving, keep growing, keep learning. See you at work.” — Denzel Washington

HOW TELLING SOMEONE WHAT TO BUY AT THE GROCERY STORE COULD GET YOU FINED.

The story.

Heather Kokesch Del Castillo was a successful California-based health coach and CrossFit coach. Then she moved from from the Golden State to the Sunshine State where they do things a tad bit different.

Different. How?

In Florida, it’s 100% illegal for anyone other than a licensed dietitian to provide nutritional advice for money.

In Castillo’s case, Florida health officials conducted an undercover sting operation. Ya know the kind where an official posed as a potential client seeking health coaching. Yeah, that kind. Well she was caught operating without a license, assessed a $750 fine and forced to close her business.

OK, that sounds like overkill but is requiring a license such a bad thing?

On it’s face, no. You expect your CrossFit coach to actually know what she’s talking about — hence that L1 — so should you with your dietician.

But in order to obtain a license in Florida, you have to receive a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, complete a 900 hour supervised residency, pass an exam and pay some other fees.

Let that sink in. In order to lead a paid for nutrition seminar at your CrossFit affiliate you need to have all of the above, otherwise face a fine. This is just in Florida, but hopefully you get the point.

In case anyone thinks we’re bashing registered dietitians, we are definitely not. We’re merely pointing out the “pay to play” system Florida has setup which says your CrossFit coach who “knows their stuff” has to go back to school for another four years before she can give you advice about what to buy at the grocery store. 

COFFEE BREAK CONVERSATIONS

What to tell your friend who’s CrossFit game is on point…

Nailed it. Just like Dakota Ragar in 18.3, who finished with the top time of 13:25. The leaderboard is a little cranky right now so we can’t confirm, but it looks like only Ragar and Josh Bridges actually finished under the time cap. There really is nothing else to say than DAYUM.  

THINGS TO…

WATCH: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Starts with Ignoring the Guidelines

Can a person be “cured” of Type 2 Diabetes? Dr. Sarah Hallberg provides compelling evidence that it can, and the solution is simpler than you might think.

TEDx TALKS.

KNOW: Post WOD Nutrition

What are you taking after your workouts? What should you? What shouldn’t you? The Brute Strength team dives quick into protein, carbs and fat and what you should be putting into your body.

GET THE DEETS.

HEAR: 10 Life Lessons That Crossfit Has Taught Me

Simply Mander shares 10 life lessons that she’s learned over the years of doing CrossFit that will help you stay motivated on your journey to reach your goals.

TUNE IN.

EAT: 23 Naturally Green Foods for St. Patrick’s Day

For that office potluck on Friday and you’d rather skip the green dye and opt for something that naturally came that way.

ST. PADDY’S DAY.

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CHALK UP COMMUNITY

• ACED IT — An after school CrossFit Kids program serving the Snyder, TX schools is back. “We want to promote a healthy lifestyle and educate them on how to have that and incorporate fun, functional movements in everyday life,” Co-Owner of CrossFit Snyder Ryan Grinnell says.
• STOP BEING ON A DIET — Food is your friend. Stacie Tovar, who knows a thing or two about restricting her eating to optimize her performance, wants you to stop having a freak out session over food, but instead keep a detailed diary and pay better attention to how those little cheat snacks add up. 

CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES (a highlight reel around social media of CrossFit pros and average joes)

Here are 7 things from 18.3 you need to see to feel better about life • This 10-year-old is trying to raise money so she can compete at USAW Youth Nationals • Dave Castro released a clue for
18.4 and it literally makes no sense • Austin Malleolo just announced that he and his wife Marin are having a baby • That’s a lot of weight.

Something we forgot to mention…Kristin Reffett announced she’s withdrawing from the 2018 CrossFit Open and retiring from CrossFit — “As the weeks went by, full of frustrating performances, I was feeling worse and worse in each metcon…I found the littlest things would get me unreasonably out of breath and dizzy, and I was never able to ‘push’ workouts. The feeling only got worse. After some Dr apts and testing, I found out I’m not just out of shape, but my body is going through a few things that make it feel like
I’m working out in quicksand and only have one lung. I’m not making myself physically or mentally better by pushing through, and time to listen to my body.”

“How Working Out Gave Me The Confidence To Quit My Job And Pursue My Dream” by Joni Sweet, Healthy Way

A few weeks ago, I did something I never thought I’d be able to do.

“This’ll be my last two weeks here,” I told my manager at my cushy bank job. “I am leaving to focus on my writing.”

Buried under a mountain of student debt, I thought I’d have to put in at least 10 more years at the full-time grind before I could redirect my career toward my dream: freelance writing. It’s unstable, unpredictable, and requires a serious daily hustle just to stay afloat. How could I manage that and make enough money to pay my bills at the same time?

The secret, I discovered, was in exercise. Yes, really.

A few years ago, around age 26, I realized I needed to make a change in my life and I joined ClassPass. I’d never exercised, always hated gym class, and couldn’t even touch my toes! I figured I’d sign up for the program for a trial month, just to say that I tried working out and found it wasn’t for me.

3/10: Women Who WOD (Barbados)3/15: CrossFit Open 18.4 (Worldwide)

3/22: CrossFit Open 18.5 (Worldwide)

3/23: The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth is released (iTunes)

3/24: 4th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Competition (Norwood, MA)

4/7: Battle of the Badges (Anaheim, CA)

4/7: The Revolution (San Antonio, TX)

4/7: GenX Masters Comp (Salem, MA)

4/7: Lt Col William “Wild Bill” Schroeder Memorial Competition (San Antonio, TX)

4/13 – 4/15: The Railyard Games (Albuquerque, NM)

4/14: Battle for the Mountain (Dawsonville, GA)

4/14: Appalachian Games (Asheville, NC)

4/14: Deuces Wild by Warrior Affiliate League (Baldwin Park, CA)

4/14: Atlas Blarney Stone Competition (Denver, CO)

4/14: RISE of the Masters (Statesboro, GA)

4/14: CrossFit Forte FORCE For Families (Nashville, TN)

4/14 – 4/15: Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Challenge (Columbia, MD)

4/14 – 4/15: WOD Wars Fitfest (Dunedin, FL)

4/19: Teens and Masters Qualifier (Invitation Only)

4/20 – 4/22: Athens Throwdown (Athens, Greece)

4/21: Festivus Games (Nationwide)

4/21: Mayhem for MSR (Cookeville, TN)

4/21: Loganville Lockdown (Loganville, GA)

4/21: FoxWOD (Panama City Beach, FL)

4/21: Swamp Challenge (Gainesville, FL)

4/28: Battleground SoCal (Wimington, CA)

4/28: Girls Gone Rx (Cincinnati, OH)

4/28: Salem Slaughterfest (Salem, OR)

4/28: 3rd Annual Appletown Throwdown (Cornelia, GA)

4/28: Beastette Bash at CrossFit Ananda (Arlington, TX)

4/28 – 4/29: Walter’s Cup Throwdown (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

4/28 – 4/29: Battle of the Bluffs (Council Bluffs, IA)

5/4 – 5/5: Tough As Nails (Lubbock, TX)

5/4 – 5/5: No Gutz No Glory (Denver, CO)

5/4 – 5/6: European Masters Throwdown (Budapest, Hungary)

5/5 – 5/6: Tribal Clash (Quarteira, Portugal)

5/5: Cinco de Mayo Classic (San Antonio, TX)

5/5: The Locomotive Games III (Youngstown, OH)

5/5: Granite Games Throwdown (Southaven,  MS)

5/11 – 5/12: Beast Mode Games (Greenville, SC)

5/11 – 5/12: Midwest Monster (Joplin, MO)

5/11 – 5/12: Reebok’s Ready for Action – Fittest in Israel (Israel)

5/12: Barbells for Bullies (Danbury, CT)

5/12: The Mountain Meltdown (Park City, UT)

5/12: The 5th Element (Bedford, NH)

5/19: Raising the Bar for Recovery (Medina, OH)

5/19: East Coast Battle (Hanover, MD)

5/19: Barbells in the Burbs (Carol Stream, IL)

5/19 – 5/20: GameDay Mankato (Mankato, MN)

5/26: Beauty is a Beast 2 (Indian Rocks Beach, FL)