Personal Training Blog with Douglasville Personal Trainer David Hansey

Eating just 7-19 grams of fiber a day can reduce high blood pressure. The recommended daily level is 25-30 grams daily so get those veggies, fruit and whole grains!!

Remember to Change the settings!!

A 6 foot tall man and a 5 foot tall woman do not use the machine with the same adjustment. If you like machines, you need to make the adjustments that are personal to your size and mobility.

There are so many reasons to buy local and buy food that is in season. It is easy on your wallet and it is very good for your health. There are a ton of environmental reasons too but here are a couple of the health ones:

- nutrients are higher since the farm to market time is reduced

- your calories per meal are normally reduced naturally as you eat more fruit and veggies and less meat and processed foods.

- in season fruits tend to have more water retained as they have less time to dehydrate (that is why that local watermelon or cantaloupe tastes so good)

There are lots of economical reasons too if you are trying to slash your grocery bill so it is the perfect time for a garden or to visit your local farm.

I hear many people say they “need” this or that food for this or that reason (stress, hormonal reasons, “sugar low”, “energy”) when the reality is that you don’t. If you are diabetic, you need to watch and measure your blood sugar and eat to adapt to a safe level.

If you are not, there is no sugar or energy food for you. Caffeine and sugar are quick fixes to bigger issues with your diet and lifestyle. Are you dehydrated? This will make you not only feel tired but will make you want to eat more. And sugar will not fix it, you will still be dehydrated after your chocolate “fix”.

Many people were conditioned as children to soothe themselves with food. Bad day? Mom gave you a cookie to feel better. Depressed? She made your favorite meal. Homesick? She sent you cookies at college. And on and on it goes.

Now don’t blame Mom but also learn that food does not fix your emotions. Chocolate does not make you less stressed. Fixing your stressor does. So work on fixing that and you will see the weight come off.