Join us and listen in with the leadership at FirstFleet as we hear all the ways we have grown as a company in 2022! This is an episode that you do not want to miss! If you want to join in the conversation or if you have an interest in being a Beta Driver, please leave us a voicemail message at: 615-257-9905 or email us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.

Join E-liz as she interviews HR Director, Alisha Young. They talk through what we need to know about open enrollment season which starts this Saturday, October 1!

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Join us as we interview T. Barton of NC and Sonya Freeman on our safety team about driving and making connections.

Check out Grace's Instagram Account - @fit.trucker.lady A video explanation of a Dunphy SquatOther Products We Discussed:Her Lunch Box Car Freezer

Listen in as we talk with 3 Tennessee drivers on how they made it into the Million Mile driver club at FirstFleet. In this episode, we speak with Charles Smith, Dale Moore and Roy Jones and hear what their work life looks like driving around the South East.

Walk through the carb jungle with Mark and E-liz.Call in today to vote on what we should discuss next on the podcast!   Call: 615-257-9905 and leave a voicemail or email podcast@firstfleetinc.com or vote on our Facebook Poll :DHow does your food rank on the Glycemic Index?"Your genes are the gun but your lifestyle is the trigger" - so how are you living?  And where is your lifestyle leading you - Are you headed down the path towards diabetes? or metabolic fitness?

The Show Notes - as promised and with all the research studies mentioned in the podcast:Sarcopenia = the deterioration of muscle tissue due to age - after you hit 30, the rate increases 3-8% every 10yrs5:00 - Insulin Resistance causes muscle wasting  9:30 - Goal = 1 gram of protein for each pound of ideal body weight10:20 - does fat make you fat?12:20 - does move more, eat less actually work?13:30 - What the Average American Ate in 1939 - a review of the US Census from 193914:10 - American Resting Metabolic Rates have fallen in the past 100 yrs -in Men -in Women 14:40 - Average American woman has gone from a clothing size 14 to a size 16-18 in the past 5 years16:00 - Omega 6/Linoleic Acid causes fat cells to grow17:40 - Omega 6s cause us to be hungrier and get fatter 18:00 - Saturated Fat protects you from strokes & doesn't increase risk of heart attacks21:00 - other foods that contain Omega 621:25 - 1960-2008 amounts of linoleic acid in our fat22:40 - oxidized fats cause inflammation23:30 - 9 calories per 1 gram of fat, 4 calories per 1 gram of protein (some bodybuilders count protein of zero)24:20 - Go for whole foods - dodge processed stuff especially with lots of ingredients26:00 - change in American Protein Consumption & amounts of Omega 6 in chicken and pork28:00 - high intensity exercise can spike your blood sugar (but in a good way)39:00 - A1c and Testosterone discussion32:15 - Get your Fasting insulin checked - Goal = under 5Click here for a simple overview on Seed Oils with all the scienceWanna connect?  Call: 615-257-9905 and leave a voicemail or email podcast@firstfleetinc.com

Here are some topics discussed: 1 gram of Protein = 4 CaloriesGoal: Eat 1 gram of protein for 1 pound of ideal body weight each dayGreat (and weird) recovery foodsSarcopenia - at age 40 you begin to lose muscleThe older you get, the less you absorb protein so you need to eat moreat 12 min - Shout out to Chris from Lynchburg13:15 - Recommendations (from non-health professionals)Fill up on protein - beware of restaurant bread basketsLet's build our muscles80% of Americans have Metabolic Disfunction = that's badInsulin Resistance Causes Your Muscles to Waste Away - https://academic.oup.com/endo/article/147/9/4160/2528321  Focus on protein because muscle mass is essential to your metabolism and insulin resistance

Join Mark and Elizabeth as they kick off a new Wellness Wednesday series!

Join Elizabeth Wyndham as she interviews 2 Driver Trainers: Brandon Burns and Jeremy Schroppel

Join Mark and Eliz as they discuss being financially wise in this tough economic time. Favorite Driver Trainer Quote: A plan without action is wasted thought, but action without a plan is wasted time.

Listen in as James Mcintosh and Roger Poulin talk health and wellness with finances as well as physical health.

Favorite Quote from Ron - "A plan without action is wasted thought, but action without a plan is wasted time"

Join Mark and Elizabeth as they discuss a bunch of their best wellness tips.

Call us today and tell us what you are most grateful for: 615-257-9905 and leave a short audio message. You can also email a message or send a video to us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.

Come laugh with Elizabeth Wyndham as she learns some great winter driving tips from Safety Director, John Cole. If you have a winter safety tip that you would like to share with everyone on the podcast, please call: 615-257-9905 and leave a short audio message or email a video to us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.

Join hosts Rebecca Wilson & Elizabeth Wyndham as they talk with FirstFleet President, Daniel Piper on all that has happened at FirstFleet in 2021.

Join Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss the Truck Giveaway, Hold for the Holidays, back trouble, & Mark's magic tennis ball. If you want to join in the conversation, please leave us a message at: 615-257-9905

Join Elizabeth Wyndham as she interviews Director of Recruiting, Ken Scrimale to find out how to earn some big money or a chance to win a brand new truck! Find out more on our blog: https://www.firstfleetinc.com/tenFour/tabid/98/ID/738/Referral-Bonus-and-Truck-Giveaway.aspx