Trucking Lifestyle

Dieting on the road

I wanna get serious about weight loss, I know plenty of exercises I can do on the road but I stay out for a month at a time and wanna work on a better diet

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Declan
Declan
06.05.2024
Hydration is key
Ayden
Ayden
08.11.2023
Keep a cooler in the cab with fresh fruits and veggies. They’re better than truck stop grub.
Tamsin
Tamsin
07.03.2023
Stock up on those protein-packed snacks and ditch the sugary stuff
Denzel
Denzel
03.03.2023
One thing that helped me a lot was using a cooler and a portable stove in my truck. I can cook some simple meals like eggs, oatmeal, soup, etc. and store some fresh food like salad, yogurt, cheese, etc. in the cooler. It saves me money and calories.
Elias
Elias
02.26.2023
I hear you, man. It’s hard to eat healthy on the road. I try to pack some snacks like nuts, fruits, granola bars, etc. and avoid fast food as much as possible. I also drink a lot of water and limit soda and alcohol. It’s not easy but it helps
Fred
Fred
02.17.2023
Choosing smarter options at truck stops and restaurants. I look for salads, soups, grilled chicken, fish, and other low-fat dishes.
Josef
Josef
02.09.2023
I try to eat healthy on the road by planning ahead and packing my own meals and snacks. I use a power inverter and a mini fridge to store and heat up my food.
Grayson
Grayson
01.31.2023
By eating smaller portions more frequently throughout the day. I don’t skip breakfast or wait until I’m starving to eat. I keep some healthy snacks like nuts, granola bars, dried fruits, and yogurt in my cab.
Marni
Marni
01.20.2023
I was 216lbs in October. Today I’m under 190lbs.
Leroy
Leroy
01.19.2023
+ It’s just something you have to prioritize and that means making an investment in yourself. Buy an air fryer, and an electric skillet.
Fleur
Fleur
01.19.2023
I lost 63 LBS
Barney
Barney
01.19.2023
No snacking.
Milo
Milo
01.19.2023
Been using a meal replacement shake recently from GNC. I've probably dropped about 1000 calories
Benito
Benito
01.18.2023
trail mix and one full meal
Krueger
Krueger
01.18.2023
Eat more protein than carbs each day.
Eddie
Eddie
01.17.2023
I kept to a strict diet of yoghurt and fruit for breakfast
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Science Says You Shouldn’t Work More Than 50 Hours A Week 😬

Individuals working 11 hours or more have an increased depression risk. Injury rates increase as work hours increase. Those who work 60 hours per week have a 23 percent higher injury hazard rate.

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Aidan
Aidan
02.07.2024
If I worked only 50 hours a week, I’d have so much free time
Johnathan
Johnathan
06.11.2023
More than 50 hours? Buddy, my truck’s engine doesn’t even warm up
Gordon
Gordon
05.09.2023
Science says a lot of things, but it never had to meet a delivery deadline 🤷‍♂️
Pascal
Pascal
01.12.2023
I love my job BECAUSE working 70 hrs a week for a month means I can take a full month off. Different strokes my friend.
Grayson
Grayson
01.11.2023
I'm going to be 62 in 20 or so days. I'm used to it now and the damage is probably done. I cant afford to retire so I'll just keep plugging along until I cant. It's all I have.
Alastair Glover
Alastair Glover
01.11.2023
+ Depends on the work. Driving down an open road listening to an audio book isn't exactly causing my heart to race.
Iqra
Iqra
01.09.2023
I'd gladly work 40 hours a week if my salary rose 50%. No can do? Well, I'm gonna have to keep working 60 then, gotta feed the family and pay the house buddy.
Krueger
Krueger
01.08.2023
I left my office job limited at 40 hour weeks for driving. I like that I can work overtime and get paid more in this industry.
Marni
Marni
01.08.2023
+ Science also says you can drown from water.
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Do you have trouble sleeping when you come home from being OTR for 3-4 weeks?

I toss and turn all night when I’m in bed at home. In my sleeper, i’m just fine. Will this go away once I go local? Will this be a problem for the long term?

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Magnus
Magnus
03.02.2024
Try some white noise, might trick your brain into thinking you’re still in your sleeper.
Aidan
Aidan
09.19.2023
I hear ya. It’s like your internal clock’s still on the road
Josef
Josef
05.17.2023
Your body’s used to the hum of the engine. Give it time, it’ll adjust to the quiet of home
Barney
Barney
02.10.2023
Used to have trouble sleeping at home, but not anymore. I think it’s because I changed my driving schedule and lifestyle. I try to drive during the day and sleep at night, and follow a regular routine.
Seamus
Seamus
01.25.2023
I have trouble sleeping at home too. I think it’s because I’m used to the noise and vibration of the truck. I try to make my bedroom as dark and quiet as possible, and use earplugs and an eye mask.
Mck
Mck
01.10.2023
I cannot explain to you how hard I laughed at this comment lol
Eddie
Eddie
01.09.2023
Just hire a lizard to stand outside your bedroom window and make reefer noises all night.
Strickland
Strickland
01.09.2023
+ I had to get a white noise machine because I missed the sound of my APU so much.
Leroy
Leroy
01.08.2023
I don’t sleep in my bed at home anymore
Benito
Benito
01.04.2023
You get to used to the bed in the truck that the bed at home feels foreign
Krueger
Krueger
01.04.2023
I have trouble sleeping when I get home. It's the relative size distance. It's like moving from a home to a castle.
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As a driver do you have time to hit the gym?
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Mari
Mari
03.14.2024
I do push-ups and sit-ups in the sleeper. It ain’t much, but it keeps me from turning to jelly.
Addie
Addie
10.11.2023
It’s tough, but I try to make time. Even if it’s just a quick walk around the truck stop
Denzel
Denzel
08.04.2023
That’s a luxury on the road. I keep some weights in my rig and do what I can at rest stops.
Grayson
Grayson
02.08.2023
I try to exercise with the truck whenever I can. I use minimal equipment like resistance bands, dumbbells and a yoga mat
Magnus
Magnus
01.28.2023
I don’t have time to hit the gym, but I stay fit by making healthy choices.
Milo
Milo
01.07.2023
+ I do bicep curls with double cheeseburgers
Lepe
Lepe
01.05.2023
Tell the truth, you work out to get time away from the kids.
Krueger
Krueger
01.04.2023
No. I start at 9 and stop around 7.
Eddie
Eddie
01.04.2023
I usually work 12 hours shifts. Yes, I work out for about 2 hours before I go into work.
Keanu
Keanu
01.03.2023
Hell no lol. 11-14 hour days, hour each way commute….. no shot in hell but I wish.
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Which do you prefer.. Loves or Pilot?!
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Haroon
Haroon
05.12.2024
Love’s for me – clean showers and friendly folks. Makes a road warrior feel right at home.
Gordon
Gordon
02.05.2024
Pilot’s got the better coffee, hands down 🍵
Fred
Fred
08.19.2023
I’m all about Love’s, their rewards program is top-notch.
Fred
Fred
02.10.2023
I prefer Loves over Pilot. Loves has better rewards, cleaner showers, and more parking spaces. Pilot is always crowded, dirty, and expensive. Loves also has more variety of food and services.
Josef
Josef
01.23.2023
Pilot has better fuel prices, faster service, and more locations.
Mulder
Mulder
01.05.2023
Yes personally as a frequent driver I try to do loves only if I can help it. Cleanest bathrooms. cleanest showers. safest areas.
Hello
Hello
01.04.2023
+ Loves is the cleanest and has decent internet.
Krueger
Krueger
01.03.2023
It really depends on the location. Some Pilots (Oak Grove, Ky) are nice and clean and Some Loves (Canton, Ms) are total shit holes.
Strickland
Strickland
01.02.2023
Big fan of Loves
Marni
Marni
01.02.2023
Loves. I used to use Pilot/Flying J, but now I only use Loves if possible
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Happy New Year!

Just wanted to take a second to say thanks for what you all do. Stay safe out there and have a happy 2023 ✌️

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Krueger
Krueger
01.02.2023
Thanks. Happy New Year, man.
Xander
Xander
12.31.2022
Appreciate the love buddy.
Jago
Jago
12.31.2022
Happy New Year!!!
Keanu
Keanu
12.31.2022
Thank you happy new year
Marni
Marni
12.31.2022
Happy New Year!
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Time and energy to exercise?

Hi guys. I'm wondering how you guys find the time and the energy to exercise regularly. I'm on a dedicated account and come close to maximizing my 14 every day

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Daniels
Daniels
04.28.2024
Parking at the back of the lot gives me a chance to get some steps in. Plus, it’s quieter for sleeping
Eddie
Eddie
10.23.2023
I keep a set of dumbbells
Sion
Sion
09.11.2023
It’s tough, but I try to fit in a quick walk or some stretches during fuel stops. Every bit counts.
Josef
Josef
02.01.2023
I use the truck as my gym. I do pull-ups on the door handles, dips on the seat, curls with water bottles, and lunges with a backpack.
Iqra
Iqra
01.16.2023
I try to squeeze in some exercise whenever I can. I do squats, push-ups, planks, and mountain climbers at rest stops or truck stops.
Daniels
Daniels
01.05.2023
I like to run or jog around the parking lot of the truck stop when I have a break. It helps me clear my mind and get some fresh air.
Moon
Moon
12.31.2022
I tend to run recaps so I exercise every now and again on my 14hr resets.
Leroy
Leroy
12.30.2022
Why not just find a truck stop with a safe area to take a run? Back in 2015 I went on a super strict diet, lost a ton of weight, started running, found five/six truck stops with good trails near the truck stops. Shit I trained to the point I ran a marathon.
Milo
Milo
12.28.2022
I agree get a planet fitness membership they have showers massages and workout all in one. Majority of their locations are in strip malls anyways which have space for freight deliveries
Mulder
Mulder
12.27.2022
I know a lot of truckers who have a Planet Fitness Black Card. I personally plan my routes to stop at PF locations at night, work out, then shower at the gym.
Xander
Xander
12.27.2022
Honestly I quit because of this.... i was maxxing my 14 and my 11 almost daily and my health was deteriorating.
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Cool State Trooper and Christmas bonus

I went down the exit and approached the scale there was three troopers doing inspections. They motioned me to pull over. The trooper comes up to my door, and asked me how my day was and I asked him the same. Then he says to me, “does your company offer you a bonus if you get a clean inspection“. Yes it does, $200. He responds, “ well let’s get you a bonus for Christmas and get you back out on the road then.” The officer did inspect a couple things but mostly just my lights and tires, then went back and did the report, all good. Wished me a merry Christmas and thanked me for working over the holidays. I thanked him as well. so next week I’ll get my $200 Christmas bonus after all.

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Elias
Elias
05.11.2024
That’s what I call a Christmas miracle in trucking.
Orlando
Orlando
04.09.2024
Good deal! It’s nice to see some holiday cheer out on the road
Declan
Declan
07.31.2023
Now that’s a trooper who knows the spirit of the season
Lepe
Lepe
12.30.2022
I haven’t had a bad experience either. I run nights and they are all in bed lol.
Hello
Hello
12.29.2022
Good deal.
Roman
Roman
12.29.2022
Congratulations. That’s a good thing he did. Nice to hear such a good story.
Keanu
Keanu
12.29.2022
ice. I got a level 3 a couple days ago from some very professional and respectful DOT in Colorado
Barney
Barney
12.26.2022
Nice to hear of a positive encounter with the DOT officials.
Iqra
Iqra
12.26.2022
They're just doing a job like us - nice when they use their authority to play nice.
Strickland
Strickland
12.24.2022
What state was this? We need to buy these guys a coffee at the very least!!
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Weight loss while trucking?

Hey everyone, I'm looking for stories of how truckers have lost weight. Everyone's different so I'd love to hear what works.

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Fred
Fred
05.16.2024
Get yourself a mini-fridge. Stock it with healthy snacks
Josef
Josef
09.26.2023
Keep a pair of good walking shoes in the cab. Stretch your legs at every stop
Daniels
Daniels
04.20.2023
Lean meats, fruits, veggies – that’s the ticket
Eddie
Eddie
12.23.2022
I do calorie counting no more than 2k a day and like the guy said don’t drink your calories! Drinking your calories adda up so quick I usually only have lunch and dinner no breakfast or snacks in between
Barney
Barney
12.23.2022
Don’t drink your calories… no soda, or sweetened coffee… that helped a lot.
Sion
Sion
12.19.2022
Jump rope is very helpful tbh
Hello
Hello
12.19.2022
I stopped eating meat and cut out sugars and booze. I feel I have a TON more energy now, although I do drink black coffee (cut out milk also) to give me a wake up in the morning.
Roman
Roman
12.18.2022
Avoid gluten and dairy,candy and sugar drinks. Eat fresh food, salads, fruits, beans, very little red meat.
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Montana right now. -13 Faranheit. Wind 28mph. Wind Chill -43 Faranheit.
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Mulder
Mulder
12.22.2022
Fuck that
Hello
Hello
12.22.2022
Nothing a little butane or propane torch can't fix.
Thomas D.
Thomas D.
12.21.2022
You’re still gonna be at the shipper by 8a right?
Moon
Moon
12.21.2022
Good luck on opening your doors tomorrow.
Strickland
Strickland
12.21.2022
Stay safe! It doesn't take long to turn into an icicle. Looked up to see how normal this is.
Keanu
Keanu
12.21.2022
You might want to find something to wrap you fuel filter with for insulation if you don’t have winter fronts on your truck.
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