Overweight?

It is true that "Health" is not related to "size" of an individual, and definitely not "weight" of a person. There are 3 distinct body types and there is no such thing as one size fits all, when it comes to health. Why this is not the norm in the medical field amazes me, the sports world understands this. Yes, the odds are a person that is obese is most likely not in good health but, just because someone looks over-weight does not mean they are unhealthy. Also, health is a broad spectrum of area's in each person. Muscle health, cardio health, brain health, and on and on. Over all health, is the goal but hard for a truck driver to accomplish. I know what I need to do, to get in better health but, it's getting started that is hard...

 

Some of y'all think of yourselves as a human draught horse instead of a quarter horse!

When your hips and knees start going out on you tell us again how 200+ lbs is healthy.

Body builders and wrestlers are steroid/hormone freaks. Comic book heroes are imagination. Get real folks. A hundred years ago, before everyone ate all these processed, chemically laden foods they actually exercised and ate less calories that contained more nutrition.

If your only view of humanity is modern pop culture this is why you think you need a certain caricature to be manly or intimidating.

 

This is a good diet and exercise plan... Congrats on the progress thus far..

 

Dang dude sounds like you really have a boring menu. I have a app lose it! That I use to keep track of what I eat. You put in your weight,height,age and desired weight loss and it gives you a suggested calorie intake per day and per week. So me being 5'10" and 300 lbs I want to lose 1 lb a day I am allowed 3000 a day.
My biggest problem is I snack when I get bored while I'm driving. I have tried chewing gum to substitute eating but it only works for so long. I don't eat chips or cookies or stuff like that. I have string cheese, turkey sandwiches, yogurt, cereal, bagels, stuff like that. I only drink water while on the truck.

 

3000 calories a day will take you a long time to lose a substantial amount of weight. You want to shoot for about 2/3 lbs a weeks and, 3000 calories will be too many. I will give you my example but, remember that there are 3 body types. I am 5'9" and when I lost 35lbs in 3.5 months I was right around 190lbs. My routine was 6 days on/ 3 days off. During the 6 days on I would run every day, starting at 30 minutes and working my way up to 90 and finally 2 hrs, this was in the late mourning. In the evening I would work my upper body with free weights, not to build muscle but, to retain muscle and build strength. The 3 days off, I would do no workout or run and pretty much eat what I wanted. My meal for the 6 days on was 5/6 protein shakes each day and an occasional diet soda and an occasional snack. I stuck to this plan for 3.5 months and lost 35lbs. I weighed, at one point, 155lbs, which is what my weight was, when I was 20. It felt good but that is what it took me to loose that weight/fat. My calorie intake was between 1500/1800 per day and even on the 3 days off part, I was only taking in 2200 calories, on average.

I don't know what you body fat % is but, just shooting in the dark, you probably want to get down to around 185lbs, that about right? Now, again, this depends on your body type. I am a medium boned guy so, in my opinion, my ideal body weight at my current level of muscle is about 165lbs More muscle, more weight so, if your a muscular guy, you can be heavier, with body fat no more than 15%

 

My main problem is I have no willpower. I've tried packing veggies and healthy stuff but I always end up grabbing a string cheese or something. If I could stop snacking when I'm bored I think id be alright.
My normal day eating goes like this- bowl of cereal when I get up, orange and apple to snack on when I start driving. Couple hours later I'll usually make 2 turkey sandwiches for lunch, 2 string cheese and 2 mini 3 musketeers just for something sweet. Then when I'm driving I'll usually chew gum. When I stop for the day I usually have some cottage cheese and peaches or maybe some chips and salsa before bed. (I this is what's killing me is the eating before I lay down.)

 

I feel your pain, and my only suggestion is; don't give up and make small changes. One small change and stay with it for 21 days, than it will be a habit. Than, do another small change, again, for another 21 days. I too have weak will power, until I find something that motivates me but, that can easily burn out. I too need to get back with the program, has been hard for me since it is easier when I have a lot of time. Starting to research more on what truck drivers can do and some great idea's out there.

 

Conventional wisdom all agrees with your point of small changes. For me though, maybe due to my impatience?, I need to go big right off the bat. If I don't see progress, I lack the willpower to stick with it. Probably not the right move for most folks though.