I am very new to the trucking lifestyle and have some questions for anyone who might have some insights. I am very concerned about gaining that "trucker 50" as I adjust to life on the road. Also, I am used to being very physically active, and as an OTR driver I wonder if any of you have suggestions on how to stay fit, exercise and eat right while on the road. I know we don't get that many choices when it comes to where and what we can eat. Any help you all can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Be the good you see in the world-Ghandi

I walk every chance i get, u know them long layovers waiting to load or unload is a good time u are in a sercured area such as a shippers and recievers and they dont mind. I also eat agood breakfast lotta fruit that is something u can carry in the truck, a couple days supply or the pilots carry apples and bannas. I like grapefruit and it last well. you can do situps laying in ur bunk or just lay out on the grass. I dont care what other people think when they see me running the mile or bending and stretching around a truckstop. If they pass a new law that the DOT is trying to inact that a truck driver cant have a BMI (body mass index) of over 36 there will be a whole lotta truckers that wont be able to get DOt cards. So do what ever it takes to keep yourself healthy not just for your health but for your job.

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Lead your life don't follow your dreams create them.You can make a difference its all up to you.

Maybe we should consider a fitness challenge for our members!

I will see if Transport Fitness would like to assist us. http://www.transportfitness.com/

Anyone willing to participate?

Ellen

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Ellen Voie
Chairwoman
Women In Trucking, Inc.
Edited by Ellen Voie on Oct 13, 2007 at 08:38 AM

I think that would be awesome. I am going to be back on the road in June...so maybe a summer fitness challenge? It is one the best times of the year to get motivated to get in shape.

Thanks!

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Be the good you see in the world-Ghandi