The BJJ Foxcast Episode 16 With Jenny Hernandez

@jennyfitwellness https://www.jennyfitwellness.com #dietcoach #fitnesscoach #healthylifestyle #bjj #jiujitsu #bjjblackbelt   Jenny is a diet coach with years of experience in coaching people to better health.  Jenny has coached high level athletes and has helped corporations save money on health insurance by providing diet coaching to their staff  We talk about the importance of the right amount of macro nutrients, micronutrients and proper hydration to achieve personal goals.  

Jenny explains the importance of planning for an off season with a "re-feed" phase of training which increases the caloric intake without increasing the total weight gained.  This will help people on a weight loss journey to lose the weight and keep it off.  

Jenny always focuses on meeting the client where they are.  She does not make major changes in people's lives.  She focuses on small changes over time.  We talked about the importance of athletes being at optimal weight vs. weight cutting by dehydration.  I share a story about my experience with a hard weight cut with ended in my passing a kidney stone the day after.  There is always a price to pay with poor nutrition choices.  

My wife Aimee talks about putting in a lot of work and not seeing the results.  She was working really hard and not losing the weight (which was her goal) which was very frustrating.  Now with 40 pounds lost and more than 16% body fat, she has transformed herself into a more confident athlete.  She is mentally and physically stronger thanks to a lot of hard work and help from Jenny.  

We talk about the importance of getting the inner demons in check and not allowing our head trash to get the best of us.  This all starts with keeping the promises we make to ourselves.  Believing in ourselves is the switch that initiates all change in our lives.  

Jenny and I talk about the importance of having a good relationship with food.  This is especially important for younger kids in combat sports.  

This was a great podcast and I know everyone will get a lot out of this show.