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{"text":"Being in a profession that is mostly sedentary and with long periods of time on the road without proper diet and exercise, this career can lead to weight gain. \n\n\nExcess weight can lead to a number of diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. These conditions are not only deadly but can cause a truck driver to lose his license: The Federal Motor Safety Commission requires medical evaluations that indicate no history of cardiovascular Disease, high blood pressure or diabetes that can impair driving ability.\n\n\nThere are several ways to maintain weight and be fit on the road. Here are some:\n\n\nWalking\nOne of the easiest ways to stay fit on the road is to walk a mile whenever there is a 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.\n\n\nVegetables\nReplacing 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.\n\n\nWater\nThis is an obvious way to stay hydrated without any calories to maintain energy. 12 ounces of soda equates to 140 calories and can drain energy later in the day.\n\n\nDo you have other tips? Leave em' in the comments section!","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[{\"description\":\"\",\"height\":611.0,\"name\":\"980/8_1557169815_1557169815.jpg\",\"url\":\" \",\"width\":960.0}]","canComment":true} |
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