BRIO in the Box Podcast

In this episode David and Jocelyn break down their top 5 best, worst, and most overrated food you can eat. If you're looking to make a few changes or tweaks to your diet for 2023 this is the episode for you!

In this episode David and Jocelyn explore ways to define the concept of being "healthy". Certainly we're all prioritizing our fitness to pursue health, but what exactly does that mean? Is it simply being free of disease? How do we course correct if we're not healthy? Is health short term or long term? Does it include mental health?

www.crossfitbrio.com/nutrition The day after Halloween, and throughout the month of November, seems like a good time to dial in your Nutrition and learn more about what goes into the food you eat. The research is clear that Ultra Processed Foods (a particular class of industrial food-like substances) are uniquely harmful to our health, independent of their macronutrient or caloric content. We'd like to see everyone join in on our No Sh*t November nutrition challenge and book club. Take this time to see how good you could feel eating only real, unprocessed food for a month. Can you make it 30/30 days with No (Ultra Processed) Sh*t? Along with this, we'll be reading the book Ultra Processed People by Chris van Tulleken. Just 10 pages per day and you'll be done this book by the end of the month and have a noggin full of knowledge to make better choices about what to eat. visit crossfitbrio.com/nutrition for more information Anyone who makes it 30/30 with No Sh*t and reads the book will be entered to win a prize at the end of the month!

In this episode, David and Jocelyn discuss their personal journeys with nutrition and different strategies that have achieved different goals at different points in their lives. They also compare and contrast the needs of opposite body types - David as tall “hard gainer” and Jocelyn as a short person that can add mass easily (aka “Dummy Thicc”!). They also take you through a day in the life of their actual food choices, timing, and meal ideas. This episode is brought to you by BRIO+ Vitamin K2. Find it here: https://www.crossfitbrio.com/product-page/vitamin-k2-d3 As mentioned in this episode, you can have quality meat sourced from local Canadian farmers delivered right to your door from TruLocal.ca. Use code TRUCFBRIO for 8 free chicken breasts in every box for life!!

Marketing trickery and grocery store red flags for the savvy consumer to watch out for: Organic junk food, deceptive serving sizes, low quality produce, artificial sweeteners, fake meat, and more! Learn the ins and outs of food marketing scams so that you cannot be fooled!

Jocelyn shares her renewed obsession with the British reality show 'Secret Eaters,' which exposes the self-delusion some people have about their diet. Although sensationalist, it's a truly fascinating study in human psychology and our impressive capacity for mental gymnastics. Watch episodes here if you dare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8YmaosJMRw&list=PL8ADW9c6OeowRia3M_-MrnEwXoYfCNRCN&ab_channel=AllReal Mastering your CrossFit nutrition starts first in the truth! As Richard P. Feynman said, "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool." In the interest of not living in Delulu land, David and Jocelyn look up the real truth about just how many calories are in some common meal options at Earls. Then we tackle Tim Hortons. How many calories do you think are in a large Double Double and a boston cream donut? What about a large Vanilla Iced Capp and a Raisin Bran Muffin? Would you consider one of these to be a "healthier choice"? 00:17 The Show 'Secret Eaters' 02:13 The Psychology of Eating Habits 07:00 Tracking Food Intake: A Personal Experiment In Honesty 07:30 The Truth About Restaurant Meals 12:15 Making Healthier Choices at Restaurants 17:03 Comparing Different Meal Options 19:14 Balancing Treats and Healthy Eating 21:28 How do competitive eaters do it 25:01 The Importance of Cooking at Home 27:32 What about Tim Hortons? 37:11 European Food Standards vs. American Habits 38:22 Concluding Thoughts on Food Choices

In this episode, David and Jocelyn discuss techniques and habits for keeping your fitness and nutrition somewhat on track while still relaxing and enjoying your holiday time

In this video we discuss strategies to keep your nutrition on track when you are away from home and out of your normal routine. In 2022, Jocelyn was away from home for 105 nights (30% of the year!) and has mastered the art of making good food choices in hotels, airports, gas stations, and more.

This might be our most successful nutrition challenge yet! At the mid point of reading Ultra Processed People and trying to avoid Ultra Processed Foods for the month of November, David and Jocelyn are recapping the major thoughts and feelings the members of BRIO have been sharing about this challenge. Shock, anger, horror, and frustration are a few common themes. But when you know better, you do better!