Good choice, bad choice: Burger King Breakfast

November 17, 2011

Eating a good breakfast is the best way to start the day.  Burger King offers a wide variety of choices, some way better than others.  We love their French toast sticks dunked in syrup (25g of sugar!) but there are better options.  Hint: Anytime a ...

Good choice, bad choice: Chipotle

September 14, 2011

Yes, eating at Chipotle is relatively healthy, and the staff here at Truckers News praises the restaurant for using farm-raised and grass-fed beef, chicken and pork. However, choosing the wrong breading at the Mexican grill can be disastrous for weight loss goals. Good choice: crispy taco ...

Snap Fitness, Rolling Strong launch truckstop program

September 7, 2011

Ten gyms will open soon at Pilot Flying J travel centers in a partnership between Snap Fitness and Rolling Strong.

TCA sponsors weight-loss contest

September 2, 2011

Prizes will be awarded to the fleet and individual achieving the greatest percentages of weight loss.

Dieting advice for truckers

September 1, 2011

Dear Carolyn, I have lost about 10 pounds this month by following your dieting advice. My question is how can I lose ten more? I know you are more about "dating" advice giving than you are about "dieting" advice but what you said really worked! Bob Dear Bob, Hey ...

Exercise product: fold-up bike

August 19, 2011

The MIAMI Citizen Bike is a combination of practicality and performance, especially for drivers who have a minimal amount of storage space, the company says. The Value Series folding bikes feature a Shimano six-speed index gear system with a grip shifter that folds and unfolds, ...

Exercise product: Toning Ring Kit

June 27, 2011

Sculpt and tone your body with the Toning Ring, a padded and flexible ring with grip pads designed for Pilates exercise. The ring’s shape and light weight makes it ideal for travel. The Toning Ring Kit comes with a workout DVD and is available for ...

Exercise product: Abs Ball Kit

June 20, 2011

Improve core strength with the Abs Ball, an 8-ounce, two-handled ball that can be used to shape the torso. The ball is lightweight and makes exercise while traveling more accessible. The Abs Ball Kit comes with a DVD that features two 12-minute workouts instructed by ...

Exercise product: Balance pods

June 15, 2011

Improve core strength, agility and posture with Balance Pods. Arrange these brightly colored disks in hundreds of patterns for a workout that is continuously challenging. The Core Balance Kit contains four rounded and studded disks and an instructional DVD with two 25-minute workouts: a beginner ...

Good choice, Bad choice: gas station options

May 20, 2011

When you’re on the road, the grocery store is closed and there’s no civilization in sight, a convenience store may be your only choice for dinner. If you’re looking for protein, look beyond the hot dogs for something a little healthier. Good choice: Pemmican Beef Jerky Bad ...

Exercise Product: Resistance tubing

May 10, 2011

Resistance bands are a compact alternative to weights for full-body strength training.

Adjustable kettle bell

April 25, 2011

The Powerbell is an adjustable kettle bell designed for people who are beginning a workout regimen. The weights quickly adjust from 5 pounds to 20 pounds—the handle weighs 5 pounds and comes with six interchangeable 2.5-pound weights to customize your workout. The Powerbell utilizes a ...

Good choice, Bad choice: potato chips

April 15, 2011

Grocery stores and healthy-choice restaurants may not be an option when hunger strikes on the road. While browsing through the gas station aisle for different snacks, one of the most temping choices is a bag of chips, because they’re crunchy, salty and easy to eat ...

Good choice, Bad choice: Domino’s Pizza

April 12, 2011

Domino’s Pizza is the fail-safe plan for a quick, last-minute family or party-size meal. Even though pizza should be eaten in moderation, it’s hard to control the temptation of choosing among endless combinations of crusts, sauces and toppings. Good choice: Grilled Chicken and Veggies Pizza Bad choice: ...

Good choice, Bad choice: TCBY yogurt

March 18, 2011

The Country’s Best Yogurt holds true to its name by offering hand-scooped and soft serve yogurt treats that are more nutritious than ice cream and contain probiotics and active cultures that benefit the body’s immune system, digestive health and bones. While it’s hard to make ...

Foodspotting mobile app

March 15, 2011

Foodspotting, a website and a mobile app for the iPhone and Droid, is a visual guide to help you decide what to eat, not just where, by allowing you to find whatever you’re craving and discover the best foods around you wherever you travel. Using ...

Good choice, Bad choice: Smoothie King smoothies

March 4, 2011

Smoothie King has the ultimate leg up on all other fast food restaurants—the menu is just blended combinations of fruit. All though the idea of a smoothie trumps the Big Mac indefinitely, be wary of the extra calories and fat hidden in some of the ...

Good choice, Bad choice: Jimmy John’s sandwiches

February 25, 2011

With the motto “subs so fast you’ll freak,” Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches makes fast, portable and simple combinations of sub sandwiches that are topped with addicting, fresh-baked French bread. The menu is just sandwiches, which makes it easy to choose from but harder to discern ...

Exercise Product: Sandbell

February 23, 2011

HyperWear's SandBell is an all-in-one cross between a sandbag, dumbbell, barbell, grip bag, medicine ball, slam ball, balance pad and kettle bell, the company says. It is designed for stabilization and better grip strength. The SandBell is made of neoprene and filled with soft sand ...

Good choice, Bad choice: Bojangles’ chicken

February 18, 2011

Bojangles’ menu is popular for its made-from-scratch biscuits and southern soul food. If you can’t resist the quick comfort of home-style cooking while traveling, choose an option your mother would approve of. Good choice: Grilled Filet Sandwich Bad choice: Cajun Filet Biscuit Calories and Fat: The grilled sandwich ...
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