8 Habits to Keep You Happy and Healthy in 2018
Drink more water One of the simplest and most effective ways to build a happier life is to drink plenty of water. Drinking half your body weight (in ounces) per day has been shown to increase levels of energy and positive emotions. (Example: If you weigh 200 pounds, drink 100 ounces of water) Get more […]
Finding it Hard to Make Healthy Food Choices While on the Road?
As a CDL wellness coach, I have heard countless drivers say that they find it difficult to eat healthy while on the road. This may be because of limited time in your schedule, being unable to find accommodating parking for your commercial vehicle, or a lack of healthy food resources in close proximity. Whatever barriers […]
Healthy Foods to Help You Trim Down
As the holiday season is upon us, we are often left with the dreaded weight gain and belly fat. New Year’s resolutions are made to lose weight, and sometimes we feel at a loss for where to start. Seeing a TCA Rolling Strong Wellness Coach is a great first step! A coach can also review […]
Healthy Grab and Go on the Road
One of the biggest challenges of being a truck or bus driver is finding healthy foods to eat while on the road. While many quick stop travel centers and convenience stores offer salad bars and sit-down restaurants, chances are you are on a short time frame. Here is a list of quick grab and go […]
Fuel Up to Start Your Day
You may have heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day… but what makes that so? The choice to eat or not eat breakfast has a direct effect on our level of concentration, alertness, and energy. This is because our blood sugars in the morning tend to be low from an 8- to […]
Are You Eating Frequently Enough?
When you are on the road, it is easy to go without food for several hours. Whether trying to lose weight or just maintain it, this can be counterproductive. Think of food as fuel; when you are eating enough of the right foods, your body will use that fuel to perform. Once the fuel is […]
Vitamins: “Drivers” of Cell Process
For many, the diet is the first casualty when starting out as a driver. Eating nutrient-dense whole foods out on the road can be challenging at times, even for the healthiest of drivers. Most individuals, especially drivers, do not get the 90 essential nutrients and 60 essential minerals needed for their body’s repair and healing […]
Know Your Body Like You Know Your Commercial Vehicle – Hydrate!
Hungry or Thirsty? As professional CDL drivers you are required to know your vehicle. You conduct a pre- and post-trip inspection of your vehicle. The human body is often compared to a motorized vehicle because the functionality of the two are very similar in many ways. When your vehicle is fueled with the appropriate gas […]
What Does Good Health Really Look Like?
What does picture perfect health look like to you? Maybe it is clear skin, luscious hair, a small waistline, or even a six-pack. We all have preconceived notions of what being in good health looks like. In fact, many people determine how healthy they think someone is by their physical appearance. Social media, magazine covers, […]