First year OTR major weight gain

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by Bigguy12, Sep 21, 2021.

  1. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    nope, not me. i always parked far from the truck stop forcing me to walk a bit. then when at any of the pick ups or deliveries, before i was told to dock, i'd park in the designated area, and take a fast walk around the area.

    in the truck stop restaurants, i had small meals, (only rarely the all you can eat buffet, and even then, LOTS of salads and low fat foods) and no candy or high sugary snacks, or drinks.

    i went in at about 175 lbs, retired at about 180, and to this day, hover over the 175/180 lbs points.
     
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  3. Short Fuse EOD

    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    I have really no weight gain. No odd diets or fuss. Just eat less than before I got into trucking. Very little to no snacking. Body hurts less from old injuries since driving, however cardio is not what it was.
     
  4. Lennythedriver

    Lennythedriver Road Train Member

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    Tonight I just had a grilled T-bone, and grilled zucchini that I cooked on the truck. Had some habanero pineapple chutney with it. No carbs in that. Very satisfying. Tomorrow I’ll have a Swiss cheese and mushroom grilled burger that’s served on half a bun instead of the whole thing. For breakfast I’ll have something like some Greek yogurt, with some granola on it and some berries and drizzle it with some honey. Snacks I try to eat fruit or munch on carrots or something like that. I also make a pretty mean turkey chili and I’ll bring 6 to 8 servings with and distribute that throughout the week. I’ll often eat toast with a couple of grilled eggs for breakfast. Now if I stick to just these things Even without doing any cardio at all I’ll still lose 2 to 3 pounds per week on the truck. And I feel like I’m eating pretty good. Now I’ll admit at the end of my driving day, it’s hard to fight off the carbohydrate cravings. I want something sweet. What I’ll do on that occasion as I’ll get a chocolate bar. No cake, no ice cream no donuts no crap like that.

    It’s honestly pretty easy to lose a couple pounds a week out here if you keep yourself stalked up with the right food.
     
  5. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Yeah, Carbs are bad news unless you are out digging a ditch or stacking bricks.

    In the mood for a burger? order a double and throw away the Bun.
    So Hungry you could eat Subway? Put it in a salad bowl, with some meat.. well, maybe not the Ham for other reasons.

    Get rid of the carbs!
     
  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    If your thirsty all the time, and urinating often. Need to get blood sugar checked. All signs of type 1 diabetes.
     
  7. Rideandrepair

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    I gained 20 lbs the first month, going from LTL to OTR. Usually lose 20 lbs. after after being off the Truck and staying busy around the house. I’ve since added another 20 over the years. I need to lose 40 lbs. Harder to do the older I get. All I know is to limit the amount of food eaten. I get hungry as soon as I get in the Truck, Lol. I’ve gotten into the habit of rewarding myself with a good meal, bad habit. I’m trying healthier snacks. Also try to limit myself to only 1 meal a day. About all you can do on the road is eat and sleep. Can’t drink, can’t smoke dope. Not that I want to, I don’t do either, just how my mind works. Food is my reward. Like a Dog, Lol. Good thing I get out every 3-4 hrs. walk around a bit. First thing to do is cut the carbs, don’t worry you’ll still get plenty for energy. Average American diet has way too many carbs in it. And cut out anything with high fructose corn syrup. It’s in a lot of things, that it shouldn’t be. The only reason it’s in there is to get you to crave more product. We’re often called a Consumer Society. Consumerism has gone wild. More more more. It’s a mindset reinforced by constant advertising. Fast cheap ready to eat food is everywhere. It’s a fairly recent change in how we eat. When I was a kid they built a McDonald’s nearby. There wasn’t another fast food place for miles away. This was in a major city. I recall people’s comments. That’s not real food! Don’t eat it more than once a week. It’s not healthy. They were right. Anything processed has garbage in it that we don’t need. High in sugar ( carbs) salt, preservatives. Gets our metabolism all out of whack. Storing 3x the carbs used is the main culprit. I’m guilty. Love the carbs. Bread, pasta, rice. Sugar in its pure white refined form is chemically close to Cocaine. Works the same way on the brain, in a much more subtle way. Compound carbs break down slower, and have less chance of being stored. Eating less, better food, and a little bit of walking, done every day, will pay off. Takes time. Just like it took time to gain the weight. 1 lb. per week = 52 lbs. per yr. Easier said than done, but realistic. Good Luck. You’re not alone. Common problem Driving a Truck, or working at a Computer.
     
  8. Short Fuse EOD

    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    I have heard of drivers describing munching on snacks to stay awake or help pass the miles . I dunno, I can see a lot of weight gain from that. Gum, listening to CB, audible…may be alternatives.
     
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  9. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    I dont know i fully agree with the "all carbs are bad" crowd.

    Certainly op needs to figure out how they manage to put on a pound nearly every other day and cut it out.

    BUT lets face it, humans contain a multitude of body types and ancestrally our bodies are not all the same and dont respond the same to all diets.

    Generally lower "sugar" diet is a universal that seems to work, but dont confuse that with cutting out all fruit or carbs. Meat is sugar as well, when you get into what your body does with it.

    Recommend talking with a dietician that understands reality, not some keto or vegan apologist that thinks everyone is the same
     
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  10. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    I can't disagree. Carbs in moderation are OK. What I really agree with is that last line. I have a CDE that goes over my food choices with me. The largest problem with most truckers is that sedentary lifestyle! You can still be at normal body weight and have issues because of a sedentary lifestyle!
     
  11. GYPSY65

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    20lbs same jeans and shirts
    145?? That’s an entire new wardrobe several times
     
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