Simple tips for truck drivers to lose weight

Simple tips for truck drivers to lose weight

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Walking: One of the easiest ways drivers can stay fit on the road is to walk a mile whenever they stop. To put that into context, one mile equates to 130 calories burned for a 250 pound male. Even one mile per day can eventually lead to a weight loss of over six pounds. An easy way to measure a mile is to walk 32 times around a standard commercial truck.



Vegetables: Replacing snacks with vegetables is another easy way to maintain weight. For instance, on one hand, a cup of sugar snap peas is approximately 35 calories with fiber and vitamins. On the other hand, a candy bar is 240 calories with 5 grams of saturated fat.
Water: This is an obvious way to stay hydrated without any calories to maintain energy. A 12-ounce soft drink equates to 140 calories, and can drain energy later in the day.
Grilled: Even chicken grilled maintains high levels of lean protein. But when it is fried or greasy, it becomes loaded with fat, trans fats and saturated fats.
Portions: This is particularly important because even food that is low in nutrition can be made more healthy with lower portions. Small reductions in caloric intake can go a long way over time. For instance, medium-sized fries instead of large can save between 100 to 200 calories, which in turn can lead to a weight loss of over six pounds over the course of six months.