Experienced truckers who eat healthy on the road.

Today I was told I have type II diabetes. I’ve been hearing about being borderline for 10 yrs. To the point it goes in one ear and out the other. My mother had the same issues I have now, at the same age. I’m 58, 5’8”, and 227 lbs. and gaining. Normal is 175-180 years ago, when I was young, healthy and very active. Gained 20 lbs. first month I started doing long haul. I’ve been as high as 213, 24 yrs ago, low as 180, while off the Truck for surgery, on a Vicadin diet, Lol. Have hit 220, a couple times in the last 5 yrs. Averaging around 210. 6 weeks ago, I had lost 7 lbs. down to 206. I was surprised, and tried to keep the trend going. Now 6 weeks later, I’m 227. WTF? Not much has changed in my diet. I’ve actually been eating less, and a bit healthier. Tomorrow I start taking the pills. My Mother suddenly gained weight, and could barely even walk, in her early 50’s. She lost weight, eating a Mediterranean diet, reversed diabetes, high cholesterol, even stopped taking a heart pill she’d been taking for years for rapid heart beat. Very impressive. Had I not saw the comparisons of her blood work, I honestly wouldn’t have believed her, as she would sometimes exaggerate. Lol. She lived relatively healthy to 71yrs. Heavy smoker for 60 yrs. She died of a sudden heart attack, about 7 yrs ago. Fair enough, not bad, considering everything. My daughter has type 1, has taken insulin since her early teens. She’s very healthy, due to diet, and exercise. She tells me that my rapid weight gain, and neuropathy in my feet, and tired legs and hip muscle spasms may reverse, taking the pills. Probably caused by red blood cells being enlarged, causing bad circulation, and weight gain is from lack of insulin being produced. Anyway, I need to lose 50, instead of 40 lbs now. I’m not surprised. I knew my risks, and took them, and ignored things. Fair enough. She says it might explain my increasingly lack of energy, and recent brain fog. I’m looking forward to losing weight and hopefully some increased energy. I used to go go go all the time. Accomplishing a lot. Now it’s tough to cut the grass, without a couple breaks. Hoping for the best. Going to try my best. I have to admit, despite how long it took, I’m surprised at how fast it recently progressed. Started about 10 yrs ago. Last 3-4 yrs. symptoms of poor circulation have gotten worse. Anyway, take your healthy food along. Keep the good habits. It’s all about habits. Mine have finally caught up with Me. They’re hard to change. As for myself, time will tell. Meanwhile I’m looking for helpful information. Good thread. Thanks to everyone, for the realistic ideas.

 

Yea i miss little debbie snack cakes. Still grab donut sticks once in a great while. I been playing around with different versions of ndk or bullet proof coffee. It's ok i guess.

 

It's not for everyone so you'll have to be your own judge. But check out the healthy tribe site with kevin Rutherford. Or also letstruck.com. ya can listen to the destination health podcasts on Wednesdays. It's free to listen or call with questions about diet change an clean eating. I here stories of people on there all the time that reverse diabetes an various medical issues by just diet change an moderate exercise an such. I say it's not for everyone because it really is a completely different approach to eating than what standard doctors an society has convinced us is normal. Good luck to ya. By the way for the neuropathy thing a functional medical chiropractor put me on what's called anodyne therapy. It's a infared red light device that goes on my legs an feet a half hour at a time. Also i use a rebuilder that is electrical pulse therapy for rebuilding nerves or they're function. They both help reduce pain an aches in your legs.

 

I saw the infrared thing. My leg and hip problems may be from back problems. It sometimes goes away. New seats been helping, a lot. Still not sure. Cardiologist says it’s PAD pherephrial Artery disease. Caused from smoking. Maybe denial, but still suspect spinal stenosis or some type of pinched nerve. It’s all guessing on my part. I honestly have just been trying to avoid another operation, or diagnosis of anything, unless it’s causing excruciating pain. I’ll look into the infrared thing. Thanks.

 

Change doughnut to taco, and I'm with you. Speaking of doughnuts...ever try a fasnacht? If not, try one if you ever find yourself in Amish country. When we go visit family up near Lancaster, PA, the wife makes sure to pick up a dozen or so. She has some little old lady she goes to. Lol. Cracks me up, but she swears their a #### good doughnut. I wouldn't know, she never lets me try one.

Here's a PA Dutch Fasnacht




She get's doughnuts, I get tacos. All in Pa. LOL. There's a guy in a farmers market up there with some great tacos. Same place has the lady with the doughnuts. Everyone is happy. She gets her dozen doughnuts for the road, and I get a dozen tacos for breakfast. Win!


Far as eating healthy goes with your trainer... like @F4T6UY said, be reasonable and one would think it wouldn't be an issue. If they won't allow a big ### cooler, get one of those little ones. Can store some fruit or whatever in it if that's your thing, and it's tiny like a lunch box. Or as others said a backpack with some healthy snacks. Worse case, you tough it out till your done training, and then do as you wish. Eat healthy where and when you can. Don't just assume there will be something at the next stop, and wish you had bought that Kind bar/whatever back at the last fuel stop.

I don't mind folks who choose to follow a healthy diet. I do mind people who feel the need to preach to me about it all the time. If you see me eating a taco, I really don't want to hear about how bad it is for me and how great chomping on Barley and grass is. If I wanted a personal trainer, I'd hire one. One would think a reasonable trainer wouldn't force you to eat at McDonalds every day. But on the flip side, you can't expect them to just cater to you when it comes to food.

By the way, tacos have a reputation for being bad for you. I say, this is a lie my friends! Even a vegan can enjoy a taco! Might take some work but they could! Fruit tacos? It's a thing! Tofu taco? We got you! Goat, fish, fruit, veggies, beef, pork, poultry, you name it, you can put it in a taco!

Try that with a doughnut.

Sirscrapntruckalot -

 

A fast what?

A fridge and a galanz 3 in 1 will help you eat healthy in the truck. TLR so I don't know if you can have a fridge. If not. A good cooler and ice.

The galanz is a microwave/Air fryer/oven. All in one. Pick up the round aluminum pans at Walmart. They come 3 for a little over a dollar. Paper plates and plastic utensils. Then just cook in your truck. Like you would at home. Clean up is easy. Can also use a crock pot with liners. Though the downside of that is smelling it cook all day. While you are driving.