Top Nutrition Advice To Maximize Your CrossFit Open Results

If you are training four to five days a week and not seeing the results you want, it is not your programme. It is not your effort. It is your nutrition. And chances are you are making at least one of these seven mistakes right now.In this video I break down the exact nutrition habits that are quietly sabotaging your performance, stalling your body composition, and making every hard session you put in worth less than it should be. These are not obscure mistakes. They are the ones I see every single day working with athletes across all levels. And every single one of them is fixable.At CBG we help functional fitness athletes build muscle, lose body fat, and perform at their best without tracking macros. No calorie counting. No MyFitnessPal. No meal prep containers stacked to the ceiling. Just real results built on consistent habits.📌 Ready to stop making these mistakes? Apply for CBG Nutrition Coaching: https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-yt📱 Follow CBG on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionSubscribe for weekly videos on nutrition, performance, and body recomposition for functional fitness athletes.

Intra-Workout Carbs: Should You Eat During Training? | Performance Nutrition for AthletesShould you eat carbs during your workout? In this video, I break down intra-workout nutrition—how eating carbs mid-training can improve performance, maintain energy, and help you finish strong during high-intensity workouts.📌 Work With CBG Nutrition:https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-yt📱 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionWhat You'll Learn:✅ What intra-workout carbs are and how they work✅ When you should eat during training (and when you shouldn't)✅ How carbs replenish glycogen mid-workout✅ Best intra-workout carb sources for functional fitness✅ Why this matters for 4-5 WOD/week athletesWho This Is For:Athletes training 4-5x per week (WODs, HYROX, functional fitness)Anyone experiencing energy crashes mid-workoutHigh-intensity athletes looking to improve performancePeople training for longer than 45-60 minutesAthletes who want to maintain strength throughout sessionsThe Science:During intense training lasting 45+ minutes, your glycogen stores begin depleting. Intra-workout carbs provide quick energy to:Maintain performance qualityDelay fatigue and energy crashesSupport sustained power outputImprove recovery between setsKeep focus and mental sharpnessBest Intra-Workout Carb Sources:Fast-digesting carbohydrates (dextrose, maltodextrin)Sports drinks with carbs and electrolytesGels or chews designed for enduranceSimple carb sources that digest quicklyAt CBG (Consistency Breeds Growth), we help athletes build muscle, lose body fat, and improve performance—all without obsessive macro tracking. Real food strategies that work with your training, not against it.💬 Questions or video topic requests? Drop them in the comments!📺 SUBSCRIBE for weekly videos on nutrition science, performance fueling, and how to optimize training nutrition for functional fitness athletes.

Optimized YouTube Caption (Maximum Searchability)How to Get Hot Without Cutting Calories | 5 Steps to Body RecompositionStop cutting calories. Start building muscle. Here are the 5 steps you need to get lean, strong, and actually look like you train 4-5 times per week without starving yourself or living on a calorie deficit.📌 Ready to Build Your Body Recomp Plan?Apply for CBG Nutrition Coaching: https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-yt📱 Follow CBG on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionWhat You'll Learn:✅ Why cutting calories makes you look skinny-fat (not hot)✅ The exact body recomposition formula for athletes✅ How much protein and carbs you actually need✅ Why building muscle boosts your metabolism naturally✅ The 3 supplements that actually work (creatine, protein, electrolytes)✅ Why more cardio is keeping you from looking lean✅ How to recover smart and build muscle fasterThe 5 Steps:Focus on body recomposition (lose fat + build muscle simultaneously)Build more muscle to boost metabolismNail your recovery (sleep + post-workout carbs)Use smart supplements (creatine, protein powder, electrolytes)Do MORE strength training, LESS cardioWho This Is For:Athletes training 4-5 times per week who don't look like they trainPeople tired of cutting calories and staying hungryAnyone stuck in the "skinny-fat" cycleFunctional fitness athletes who want to look strong AND leanPeople ready to stop dieting and start building muscleAt CBG (Consistency Breeds Growth), we help you build muscle and lose fat without tracking macros or cutting calories. No hunger. No irritability. Just sustainable body recomposition that actually works.📺 Subscribe for Weekly Videos on:Body recomposition strategiesBuilding muscle without bulkingPerformance nutrition for high-frequency trainingHow to lose fat without cutting caloriesSupplement strategies that actually work

Most women training 4–5 WODs per week, HYROX, or functional fitness are doing the exact opposite of what builds muscle and tightens body composition. Eating less often leads to worse performance, slower metabolism, and a softer look — not leaner.In this video you’ll learn: • Why calorie cuts stall recomposition • What actually drives fat loss + muscle gain at the same time • How to fuel training without tracking macros • Simple rules you can follow right awayLeave your questions or future video topics in the comments.To learn more about what CBG offers: https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytAt CBG, the goal is simple: improve performance, build muscle, and reduce body fat without obsessing over numbers or food tracking.Subscribe for weekly videos on nutrition and performance.Follow the Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutrition#recomp #womensfitness #crossfitnutrition #hyroxtraining #musclegain #fatloss #wod #performance #nutrition

The CrossFit Open is right around the corner, and if you’re not preparing your nutrition right now, you’re already behind.In this video, I break down the exact nutrition protocols we use with athletes and clients to get their best Open performance and avoid the mistakes that tank scores every year.This is not how you should eat on a normal training week.And if you treat it like one, you will leave points on the leaderboard.You only get one Open.Redos are limited.Once the scores are in, they’re final.If your goal is to perform, not just survive, this video covers:What not to change before the OpenHow to fuel leading into each Open weekHow to recover fast enough for repeatsThe most common nutrition mistakes athletes make under pressureStick around to the end for a simple fueling tactic we use with higher-level athletes that most people overlook.Coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytFollow on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, we help athletes build muscle, lose body fat, and perform better in the CrossFit Open without tracking every gram of food. The goal is better output, better recovery, and consistency across all five weeks.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, and muscle gain for functional fitness athletes.

The supplement industry is lying to you. And it’s costing you hundreds of dollars every month.In this video, I expose five supplement industry lies that keep athletes buying products they don’t need and seeing little to no results.If you’ve ever wondered why your pre-workout feels underdosed, why labels look impressive but don’t deliver, or why you’re stacking supplement after supplement with nothing to show for it, this video will clear it up.We cover:Why proprietary blends exist and what they hideWhy more ingredients usually means worse resultsThe truth about supplement timing and “windows”Why “natural” is a marketing term, not a quality standardWhat supplements actually matter and what’s a waste of moneyBy the end of this video, you’ll know exactly what to stop buying, what’s worth keeping, and how to get better results while spending less.Coaching with CBG: 👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytFollow on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, we help athletes build muscle, lose body fat, and improve performance without relying on expensive supplement stacks. Supplements should support a solid nutrition plan, not replace it.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, and cutting through fitness industry nonsense.

Will losing weight actually make you better at metcons or can it make performance worse?In this video, we break down how fat loss impacts metcon performance for CrossFit, HYROX, and functional fitness athletes training 4 to 5 times per week. You’ll learn when being lighter helps, when it hurts, and why chasing the scale often leads to slower times and weaker output.We cover bodyweight movements, engine work, fueling mistakes, and how calorie restriction affects strength, recovery, and work capacity in metcons.Drop your questions in the comments so future videos can be built around your training and goals.Coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytInstagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, we help athletes lose body fat, build muscle, and improve metcon performance without tracking every gram of food.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, and muscle gain.#metcon #fatloss #crossfitnutrition #functionalfitness #performance #wod #hyrox #musclegain

In today’s video, you’ll learn how to eat at restaurants on vacation without wrecking your progress or being the weird person who brings their own food. Whether you’re traveling, hitting new spots with friends, or just eating out more on weekends, this is for you.You’ll see the exact system I teach CBG clients so you can: pick your protein first, choose sides that actually support your goals, avoid blowing it on appetizers, and have a plan for alcohol that doesn’t tank your week. You’ll also learn how to use the “80% rule” so travel, dinners out, and social events fit into your plan instead of derailing it.Drop your questions or topic requests for future videos in the comments so more content can be tailored to your training, travel, and goals.To learn more about coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytFollow on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, the focus is on helping you build muscle, lose body fat, and crush your WODs without tracking every gram of food—so you can enjoy restaurants, travel, and real life while still seeing results.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, muscle gain, and how to navigate food on the road as a functional fitness athlete.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:40 Rule 1 - Protein First1:40 Rule 2 - Pick Real Sides2:30 Rule 3 - Watch the Starters3:20 Rule 4 - Alcohol Strategy4:10 Rule 5 - The 80% Rule4:50 Summary#eatingout #nutrition #restaurant #crossfit #travel #vacation #cbgnutrition #wodlife #consistencybreedsgrowth

In today’s video, you’ll learn what Reverse Intermittent Fasting is (and why it beats traditional IF for fat loss + muscle gain). If you’re doing 4–5 WODs a week, HYROX, or any kind of functional fitness and want to recomp without starving all day, this is for you. Frontload calories early to fuel training and recovery like CBG clients do.​Drop your questions or topic requests for future videos in the comments so more content can be tailored to your training and goals.To learn more about coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytFollow on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, the focus is on helping you build muscle, lose body fat, and crush your WODs without tracking every gram of food. Reverse IF fits perfectly since it prioritizes performance over restriction.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, and muscle gain for functional fitness athletes.#reversefasting #reverseintermittentfasting #fatloss #musclegain #wod #wodlife #fitness #nutrition #health #consistencybreedsgrowth

In today’s video, you’ll learn how to fuel early morning workouts so you can actually perform better at 5AM. Without wrecking your stomach or relying on just coffee. If you’re doing 4–5 wods a week, HYROX, or any kind of functional fitness and want more energy and muscle from those early sessions, this is for you.You’ll see what to eat (and what to avoid) before training, how soon to have it, and simple options you can grab even when you’re half-asleep and short on time. Drop your questions or topic requests for future videos in the comments so more content can be tailored to your training and goals.To learn more about coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytFollow on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, the focus is on helping you build muscle, lose body fat, and crush your wods without tracking every gram of food. Because no one wants to spend their life counting calories, especially at 5AM.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, and muscle gain for functional fitness athletes.