The Challenge
Eat 800 grams (g) of fruits and vegetables a day. No foods are off-limits, but you only count your fruits and vegetables towards challenge points. Raw, cooked, canned, frozen; doesn’t matter! If you can weigh it as a standalone and unprocessed fruit or vegetable, you can count it. What counts and does not count? Click here for the rules.
You can eat the fruits and vegetables you like while adhering to other nutritional targets. Your choices can be higher carb, lower carb, all fruit, perfect Paleo: it’s up to you.
So why 800g? It’s associated with increased health and is a simplified way to hit those recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Read more here.
Challenge Dates
January 14th - end of day February 8th
Informational Meeting
Thursday, January 10th at 6:30PM. Learn about the challenge. Get your questions answered. It’s not required, but it will be helpful!
Points
2 points are awarded for eating 800 grams of fruits and/or vegetables in a day. You do not get extra points for any amount over 800g.
1 additional point is awarded for “diversity”: when 6 or more fruits and/or vegetables are used to hit your daily 800g total (where each of these 6+ items has to have a minimum of 25g). Hitting 800g is a day is a prerequisite to being eligible for this point.
1 point is also awarded for working out at CrossFit Central Houston (max 5 points per week). A run on your own or workout in your home gym does not count.
Winner
We will award one month of free membership to the person with the highest point total at the end of the 4 weeks. There may also be some surprise challenges and prizes during the 4 weeks!
Cost
Nothing, except the cost of a food scale, if you don’t already have one!
Sign-up
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP BY ADDING YOUR NAME TO THE SPREADSHEET.
You must sign up by midnight on Thursday, Jan 25. No sign-ups can occur after that date.
Friends/Family
CrossFit Central Houston members’ spouses, significant others or roommates can play along, too (must be 18 years old). Get the whole house onboard to stay motivated throughout the challenge.
The same rules apply, except no workout points are awarded and there is no prize in the unaffiliated group.
Questions?
Email teresa@crossfitcentralhouston.com