Importance Of Sleep

Dave Delbecchi • April 23, 2021

We believe there are four factors to an overall healthy lifestyle and it all starts with Sleep. More often than not when someone approaches us for Nutrition coaching, it is solely focused on food. Rarely do they think about the contributing factors such as sleep, exercise or stress.

By now we should all know that sleep is more important than previously thought. Sure, we can get away with a few nights at the cottage with limited sleep, poor food choices and feel pretty good – absolutely, that’s called enjoying life.

What if you did this a few times a week?

Chances are things would start to spiral out of control. Lack of sleep leads to poor choices. All of a sudden you don’t have time to prepare breakfast, so you stop at the local drive-thru on the way to work for an egg and bacon wrap. Seems fine, but probably has your total daily recommended sodium in one meal.

Then lunch comes around and you’re probably not hungry, so you opt for some black coffee and maybe that chocolate chip cookie that the company always has in the lunch room. By the time dinner rolls around, you’re probably so tired that you just order something quick and easy like a pizza – yum, who doesn’t love pizza!

At face value you may think it was a bad day and right it off.

Was it just a bad day or is it a habit?

Where do you start? What would you change? How will you change it?

We all have good intentions, maybe we just don’t know where to start and that’s really the key – just start!

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The Power Of Choice

By Dave Delbecchi • March 2, 2025

The book Smarter, Faster, Better breaks down motivation into one key principle: self-determination. The more control you have over your decisions, the more drive you will have to follow through. Studies show that people are far more likely to complete difficult tasks when they see them as a choice rather than a command. When you connect your actions—whether it’s a workout, eating more protein, or skipping junk food—to a bigger goal, everything becomes easier. This program has been about taking control. You made the choice to prioritize your health, eat well, and train with intention. Keep asking yourself why—why did you start? Why does it matter? The more you connect your daily habits to a larger purpose, the easier they are to sustain. CONSISTENCY WINS Forget perfection. The goal is to get it right most of the time. The difference between someone who sticks to their plan 100% and someone who hits 80-90%? Barely noticeable results—but a massive difference in sustainability. That’s why you need a system that works for your life: The 80/20 Rule – Stick to whole, nutritious foods 80-90% of the time, and allow 10-20% flexibility for social events, favourite meals, or just enjoying life. That’s 2-4 relaxed meals per week—so use them wisely. Make healthy eating easier than unhealthy eating – Set up your environment for success. Plan meals, batch cook, and keep real food within reach. Control your home environment – Don’t bring temptations into your house. You can indulge occasionally, but don’t make it a daily battle. The key to long-term success isn’t willpower—it’s systems. Set yourself up to win. Stay consistent, keep it simple, and take control of your choices. You’ve got this.

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Starting CrossFit: What You Need to Know

By Dave Delbecchi • October 17, 2024

Starting something new can be intimidating—especially when it involves intense workouts. But CrossFit isn’t about being the fittest person in the room; it’s about becoming your personal best. At CollectiveFit, we believe CrossFit is for everyone, regardless of where you’re starting. Here’s everything you need to know to take the leap and join our community! […] The post Starting CrossFit: What You Need to Know appeared first on CollectiveFit.