Posts Tagged ‘fit for duty’
Jenny LaBaw on Overcoming the Impossible @jenlabaw
Jenny Labaw
Jenny is an inspiration to everyone she meets and interacts with; she is an incredible athlete, a solid coach, and a great friend. That she has chosen to share her personal battle in such open forum is testament to her character and desire to motivate people toward health, regardless of their “condition”. The take away is that you have to play the cards you are dealt in life however, you don’t have to be ruled by convention or limited by other peoples experiences. Captain your own ship, invest in yourself, and systematically crush your obstacles.
Two weeks ago I let a little cat out of my bag. For 22 years I have been living with epilepsy. I have been functioning in life with a disorder that many people told me I would have restrictions with. I wouldn’t be able to drive, I wouldn’t be able to have kids, I wouldn’t be able to live independently. Yes, these were all possibilites, but I chose to fight…and I am winning!
Introducing the Nutrition Page
In the world of professional health and athletics there exists a group of outliers known only as the “Special Population”; no these are not super heroes, nor are they the brave participants of the Special Olympics. According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) this title is reserved for youths, seniors, pregnant women, and the obese. In short this group encompasses those who need specific consideration where nutrition, strength, and conditioning are concerned because of some “condition” that makes them different from the pack.
I submit that firefighters are, in fact, part of this Special Population and as such require nutritional, physical, and emotional strategies tailored to suit their needs. As firefighters, we are subject to the chronic stress of anticipation; sleep interruption, and environmental toxins, all of which are present 24 hours a day during our shifts even if we don’t run any calls. Add to that chronic stress a hand full of critical incidents, where the stress can be so acute it makes lasting changes to your brain chemistry, and you will find a population with some very “special” needs. This page is dedicated to helping you develop a nutritional strategy that meets those needs.
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