how to stay healthy as a trucker

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by worldtraveller321, Mar 3, 2012.

  1. worldtraveller321

    worldtraveller321 Bobtail Member

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    just curious if i ever become trucker i like to not become a stereo typical one of eating Burger king and being 900 lbs

    would it be ok to go for runs etc at night stops etc or break times

    could i bring my bike with me as well, but leave it in the cab?
     
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  3. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    yes i see bikes strapped to back of cab a lot. And there is fruit availible at truckstops. You don't HAVE to eat fried foods......:biggrin_2555:
     
  4. ramkatral

    ramkatral Heavy Load Member

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    I run laps around truck stops almost every night I'm out away from home. I also keep a set of power bands. Don't want weights because they make your truck heavier. Power bands allow you to get weight lifting exercise.
     
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  5. TheHealthyDriver

    TheHealthyDriver Heavy Load Member

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    I don't haul loads that put me too near 80k, so I take dumbbells, a kettlebell, and a few rubber bands with me. Do your research, and you'll find ways to stay healthy when on the road.
     
  6. TOM REED

    TOM REED Bobtail Member

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    Stay away from pop, all processed foods as well as ketchup + fries, don't eat too much bread, pasta + rice or anything white, eat lots of red meat, chicken (not fried) pork, bacon + eggs, drink milk + oj in reasonable amounts and drink lots of water at least 4 to 6 bottles per day and eat some frewsh fruit daily. Thats what I do and have lost 50 lbs in the past 3 months. tom
     
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  7. peted

    peted Bobtail Member

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    stay out the fast food and get in to the super markets fill ya fridge with fruit veg and drink lots of water...
     
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