Truck drivers...how much weight have you gained since becoming a driver?

I gain about 20 lbs every winter, and shed during the summer. Consider getting into the wellness program when you get to Prime... or at least invest in the DVD. It helps a lot.

 

Tell me this is not your truck after gaining that 500.. .......Jk .

 

I have 30 lb dumbbells in the truck, resistance bands, healthy food, and a daily routine of working out. In a year of being on the road, I started out 220. Now I'm 190. I'm also 5'11".

 

Been driving just over 5 yrs, and gained 42lbs- however, I work out every 2 days (and I have dumbells and bands in my truck, too- a habit I got from the army)....just went in for a checkup, and my doctor was very surprised that I'm as healthy as I am- 11% BMI, blood work came back with my cholesterol levels at BELOW the national average (HDL and LDL's were right on the money!), no spare tire, don't drink, don't smoke.....I'm 42yrs old, 6'2, and just topped 201lbs...

Oh, and I'm vegan.

 

Dropped nearly 40 lbs. most likely from not drinking some beers every night like when I was a local driver.

 

I would love to know what kinds of fruits and veggies you keep on the truck and if you juice or eat all whole food/raw food

 

Well over my ten years of driving I've put on about 40 pounds, just move my axles around a few times and no one's the wiser

 

There is no reason anyone should put on a lot of weight while on the road. You just need to take charge of your body and take care of it. You can control what you put in your mouth. You can eat out of the truck or in restaurants, but make sure that you eat a balanced diet. It can be a little more challenging these days with all the fast food restaurants in truck stops, but it can be done. If you don't know anything about nutrition, you may want to do some research. One problem that I see with many drivers is portion control......they don't have any. You can eat pretty much what you want as long as you do it in moderation. You don't want to spend a couple of hours at the desert bar, but eating some salad, vegetables and meat can help balance your diet. I try to eat a lot of chicken and some fish, when available. I am rather picky about my fish. I also enjoy a good steak. The key is to not make three or four trips to the food bar. No matter how balanced your meal, if you eat too much you will gain weight. Another thing that can help is to get up and move around, even if it is just walking around the truck stop. Dodging drivers moving at 50 mph in the parking lot is good exercise and can enhance your reflexes. Get out of the truck. You will save fuel from idling and by moving around, kick your metabolism into higher gear.

It can be a challenge to eat right on the road. But, it can be done. We keep irregular schedules, but it can also help if you can try to eat meals at the same time. I try to not eat anything after 6 pm and stay with my home time zone. I don't keep chips and other fatty snacks in the truck. In fact, I don't usually snack, although I may have an occasional snickers. You don't need to deprive yourself to maintain your weight. We need food for energy and to fight off illness and fatigue. But, we need the RIGHT food. Chips and other similar snacks are empty calories and will do nothing but add pounds to your frame. Rather than buying a large drink, opt for a medium or fill your mug with ice water. Water is one thing many people forget when it comes to balancing their weight.

 

started at 212 two years ago and am now 192. I don't really eat healthy but I did flats for a year and a half and now do ltl city p&d work. Guess all the tarping, pulling pallets around with a manual pallet jack and running around keep me fit. Also in 6'1" and have a very high metabolism.