How much weight have you gained since you started your trucking career?

Geez, it's a tough crowd when the cannibal jokes don't get a laugh...

 

Hey Wolfey- I think Naptown was referring to the Donner Party but I do agree with your comraderie.

 

Gained 20 lbs., lost five, keeping the five off so I'm at a total gain of 15 lbs. I keep a cooler in the cab with me full of water. If you have to pee all the time you simply need to get creative. They do make sanitary closed, uh, contraptions for such situations.

I'm mostly local these days but when I run regional I keep a case of water in the cab with me. When it gets down to about six bottles I hit a Wal-Mart and resupply.

Stay away from the fried and most fast foods (even Subway's quality has taken a dive lately with its GMO garbage), most sweets and darn near all red meat. I eat a ton of beef jerky ... pretty lean and full of protein and it makes you thirsty so the water goes down easily.

 

I do not know how much I have gained have not been able to see the scales for years!

 

Probably tastes like chicken.

Anywhoo.. I've lost about 35-40 lbs since I started driving more or less full time. I was heavy but in ok shape from powerlifting. I only eat when I'm hungry. Nowadays, off the exercise regimen, that is usually one good, cooked meal a day and mostly healthy snacks like trail mix and an occasional protein bar or even candy here and there to fill in the gaps. Some days, I don't get the good meal due to schedule/route. No big deal. I also mostly quit carbonated sugary drinks to help avoid gout flareups. That's been a factor as well.

 

Dang wolf! That's great! Keep up the good work.

 

I've cut way down on red meat since getting into the truck, but I've found something I've "thrown into the mix" a couple times a week now. I buy buffalo, venison, or elk jerky; then break a few flakes off into a tupperware bowl of cous cous with some olive oil; add hot water and cover in a towel and leave it for about 30 minutes (or until your next stop). The jerky becomes soft and tender. It's like having a really good stew without the hassle of having meat spoil. A few ounces of jerky will last for several meals. I only buy the jerky that has two ingredients: meat and salt. Trying to make this recipe with all the sugared up and artificial flavored jerkies is .... less than satisfactory.

 

I've dropped 15 since I started in May..running flats, and walking helps keep me under control, dont eat the healthiest at times but I try my best..

Gained 65 or so in my previous career at At&t(Desk job) over 4 1/2 years really started to mess with my back..not fun at all..