121 episodes

Justin Romaire is the host of CBG Radio. He has his masters degree from Yale University and has been nutrition coaching for over 10 years. Consistency Breeds Growth (CBG) is an online nutrition company that helps you crush your WODs while looking, performing and feeling confident in your own skin without tracking macros.

CBG Radio Justin Romaire

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 29 Ratings

Justin Romaire is the host of CBG Radio. He has his masters degree from Yale University and has been nutrition coaching for over 10 years. Consistency Breeds Growth (CBG) is an online nutrition company that helps you crush your WODs while looking, performing and feeling confident in your own skin without tracking macros.

    9 Nutrition Methods to Make You LOOK Like You CrossFit!

    9 Nutrition Methods to Make You LOOK Like You CrossFit!

    Summer is around the corner, which means it's more important than ever to LOOK like you've been crushing WODs! When it comes to getting the visible gains you're looking for, grinding 24/7 at the gym isn't gonna cut it - you need to fix what's on your plate too. In this episode, we'll be going over 9 nutrition tips that will not only give you better workouts, results, & overall wellness, but help you get that beach body you've been waiting for!!

    00:00 - Intro 

    00:20 - Danielle Brandon Documentary

    01:12 - 9 Nutrition Lessons intro

    01:50 - Bringing Fitness & Nutrition Together

    03:22 - Tip #1 - Protein Is The GOAT

    05:30 - Tip #2 - Taking Creatine 

    06:54 - Tip #3 -  You DON'T Need to Track Macros

    08:37 - Tip #4 - Don't Add WODs to Lose Weight, Improve Nutrition Instead!!

    10:00 - Tip #5 - Accountability is Your Friend! (If It's Not, Get New Friends)

    12:12 - Tip #6 - Cut FAT Before You Cut Carbs

    13:17 - Tip #7 - Hydration/Energy Drinks Are a SCAM

    14:38 - Tip #8 - Don't Fall For Fad Diets (Paleo, Intermittent Fasting, Keto, etc.)

    16:35 - Tip #9 - Focus on Your Performance, Not the Scale

     18:49 - Outro

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    • 19 min
    CrossFit Vs. Bodybuilding

    CrossFit Vs. Bodybuilding

    Welcome back to CBG radio, today we're going over some of the ways CrossFit provides a different training style than bodybuilding - and can often be MORE beneficial overall. Are you interested in CrossFit but unsure if it can provide similar gains? Looking to see which workout style fits your goals? Existing CrossFit athlete looking for validation? Listen to this episode and see for yourself!


    00:00 - Intro

    00:35 - What is the Right Training for You?

    00:55 - How You Can Beat Arnold Schwarzenegger in a Workout

    01:15 - CrossFit as a Community 

    02:07 - Community as a Motivator to Stay Consistent 

    03:45 - Different Training Styles

    05:45 - Bodybuilding is Boring

    07:30 - Doing the Same Workouts as the Pros

    08:45 - CrossFit Nutrition Vs. Bodybuilding Meal Plans

    13:00 - Recap of Crossfit Benefits Over Bodybuilding

    14:00 - Higher Risk of Injury

    15:00 - CrossFit Pricing/Expenses

    16:20 - Comparing Stats by Category (Strength, Endurance, Flexibility, Etc.)

    20:25 - Wrap-up & Outro (Subscribe!!)

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    • 21 min
    How We Help CrossFitters Quit Tracking Macros

    How We Help CrossFitters Quit Tracking Macros

    Welcome back to CBG Radio! In Today's episode, we go over how our coaches get athletes to quit tracking macros. Tracking macros for every single meal is a HUGE gate for many would-be CrossFitters; It's annoying, it takes the joy out of food & eating, and it feels awful. We're gonna show you how our coaching model trains you to quit thinking about numbers, and start crushing WODs.

    00:00 - Intro

    00:30 - 24.2 Release & CrossFit Hiatus

    01:15 - Intro to CBG Training 

    02:00 - Difficulty in Being Consistent With Macro-Tracking

    02:50 - CBG Blueprint System

    06:00 - Relationship-Based Coaching

    08:15 - Getting Into an Argument With Layne Norton

    09:15 - Blueprint System Summary

    09:55 - Changing Blueprints Over Time

    10:24 - Guaranteeing Results

    11:00 - Deleting Tracking Apps

    11:45 - Booking a Call  With CBG (Don't Be Scared!!)

    12:45 - XEndurance Sponsor

    13:15 - Benchmark Coffee Sponsor

    13:40 - Fueling For Quarterfinals

    14:30 - Focusing on Nutrition

    18:05 - Does it Matter What Time I Take Creatine?

    18:45 - Predictions For CrossFit Games
     
     19:00 - Danielle Brandon Documentary & CFG Placement

    19:50 - Laura Horvath & Bethany Flores

    20:20 - Athletes Commitment to CrossFit

    20:50 - CFG Male Predictions

    21:45 - Outro

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    • 22 min
    Lose Body Fat & Lean Out Without Getting Weak!

    Lose Body Fat & Lean Out Without Getting Weak!

    Struggling to lose body fat and lean out WITHOUT losing the strength you've worked for? In this episode of CBG Radio, we're giving you tips on how to tone your body while still maintaining that muscle! 

    00:00 - Intro

    00:53 - CrossFit Open 24.1 Overview

    03:05 - Losing Body Fat Without getting Weak Introduction

    03:45 - Tip # 1: Don't Lose Body Fat Too Quickly

    04:45 - Tip #2:  Do NOT Lower Protein Intake

    06:00 - Tip #3:  Don't Be Afraid of Creatine

    07:45 - Tip #4: Don't Replace Strength Training With Cardio

    09:55 - Tip #5: Prioritize Lowering Fat over Carb Intake

    11:25 - Final Tip: Don't Undervalue Carbs

    12:45 - Question #1: Does Creatine Make You Feel Bloated?

    14:03 - Question #2: Should I Increase My Food Intake For the Open?

    15:30 - Outro & Closing Thoughts

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    The CBG Radio Team


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    Join our FREE Nutrition Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbgnutritiontribe


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    • 16 min
    The Best Nutrition Strategy for the Open

    The Best Nutrition Strategy for the Open

    The Crossfit Open is just around the corner and here is how you can prepare yourself for this years Open!
     
     
     0:39 - Brief word from our Sponsor “Benchmark Coffee” use code “CBG” for 10% of your order!
      1:29 “Do Not Dos”
      1:41 No New Supplements
      2:27 No New Diets
      2:44 No Sudden Food Introductions
     3:30 No Calorie Deficits!
     4:00 Understand your Protein and Carb amounts!
     5:01 DM me on IG for my Carb Guide!
     5:41 Start to Carb Load
     9:00 A workout tips for women
    10:05 Incorporate Recovery Meals
    11:09 Do Not Consume Alcohol after the open!
    12:05 Try to understand your intake without tracking them 
    13:30 Incorporate inter workout carbs!
    15:45 WOD Nutrition Trivia 
    15:55 Join our FB group! 
    16:00 Most important Macro for Crossfit! 
    18:26 How we helped our games athletes load up for comps 
     21:08 When you link up Nutrition and Fitness you become a dangerous Athlete 
     21:19 Outro


    The CBG Radio Team


    -Instagram:  CBG Instagram


    Join our FREE Nutrition Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbgnutritiontribe


    Want to lose body fat, build muscle, and look like you Crossfit?
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    • 21 min
    Bodybuilding is dead. Do CrossFit instead!

    Bodybuilding is dead. Do CrossFit instead!

    CBG Family welcome back to another episode of CBG radio, today we will be discussing WHY CROSSFIT IS SUPERIOR TO BODYBUILDING. THE PROS, THE CONS, AND WHY WE HERE AT CBG BELIEVE THAT CROSSFIT IS THE PREFERRED FORM OF FITNESS TO BODY BUILDING.

    0:00 Intro
    0:50 Why bodybuilders pick on crossfit athletes
    1:18 Reason #1: Crossfit is Functional
    2:27 Reason #2: Crossfit is more engaging
    5:20 Reason #3: Crossfit Community is better
    6:15 Reason #4: Crossfit athletes eat broader diets
    7:36 Crossfit Athletes don't need to be at low body fat percentages
    8:35 Why I love crossfit
    9:00 Crossfit Athletes Endurance is higher
    10:00 Maximal Force to Time is in favor of Crossfit Athletes
    10:31 Crossfit Athletes are more agile
    12:00 Disagree? Tell me why in the comments!
    12:15 Benchmark coffee Code "CBG" for 10% off
    13:00 1st Common Question in our WOD group
    15:25 2nd Common Question in our WOD group
    18:32 3rd Common Question in our WOD group
    21:47 Closing thoughts! 

    The CBG Radio Team


    -Instagram:  CBG Instagram


    Join our FREE Nutrition Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbgnutritiontribe


    Want to lose body fat, build muscle, and look like you Crossfit?
    Book a call with US!


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    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

CoriDaz ,

Love it!

Current, honest, science based podcast full of great health and training information. Justin tackles head on the things others tip toe around. If you are a CrossFitter or not - add this podcast to your list!

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Warning

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