When Tia-Clair Toomey began training for the 2022 Olympics on Australia’s bobsled team, she decided to put on 20 lb (10 kilos) of weight to make the sled she was pushing feel lighter. Because of this goal and the rigors of her training schedule, Toomey confessed she was not very strict with her nutrition routine throughout the three months of training and she indulged in some less-than-healthy food options. 

While her Olympic diet worked for sport-specific training, it didn’t necessarily support the overall fitness she develops when prioritizing nutrition as the foundation of her CrossFit training.

Now, as she prepares for the 2022 CrossFit Games season, Toomey is working toward "getting her fitness back." 

“It’s important to note that I’m not going to starve myself to lose this weight,” Toomey says. “I have to make sure I’m eating consistently, I’m fueling the body and making sure I’m having enough to provide the energy I need for my training.”

Toomey is focusing on dialing in her macros — eating a balance of carbs, proteins, and fats — with an emphasis on quality as well as quantity.  

These areas are the focus of the CrossFit Nutrition I Course, which provides a range of dietary strategies that can be tailored to fit individual needs and preferences. 

Learn more about macros and other nutrition strategies — such as the Zone diet, Paleo, Keto, and intermittent fasting — and find one that works for you by taking the CrossFit Nutrition I Course.