Cheaters….

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- April 6, 2021 at 7:16 am #7642
  Creative Tapir
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  Im a Cheater. I find mysef sayin ” f%# it” and eating what i want. Im a truck driver and im on the road alot. So healthy things arent always my choice. Its hard. And advice?
  - This topic was modified 3 years ago by Glucose Guards.
- April 9, 2021 at 1:32 pm #7646
  Coach Faith, RD, CDCES
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  No need to refer to yourself as a “cheater”. Being a truck driver has many challenges. When do you get on the road and when do you get home? Do you have space for a plug in cooler? Do you have access to a microwave at your stops?
  Here are some ideas for easy to take along foods- Packets of tuna/salmon- there are many flavors available now (as long as you like tuna). Could be cans of tuna, just have to keep your can opener with you and a fork. Hard cooked eggs? Pickled eggs? Cottage cheese? Frozen packaged meals – like Healthy Choice which are low in sodium. String cheese, Low sodium beef jerky (doesn’t need refrigeration) Canned chicken, raw vegetables. Canned fruit (the 1/2 cup packages packed in juice) Canned stew, canned chili. Shelf stable milk boxes. You could even find packaged foods for backpacking – dehydrated meals in a bag. Hoping these ideas lead to some of your own creative thoughts.
  - This reply was modified 2 years, 10 months ago by Glucose Guards.
- October 13, 2021 at 10:37 am #8273
  
  Optimistic Sun 1
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  We all have days like that. Especially when it comes to life situations. I just keep myself encouraged. If I eat something wrong today but I tried to eat better tomorrow. I don’t beat myself up about it. I just move on.
- October 25, 2021 at 5:01 pm #9084
  
  Observant Flamingo
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  I try to have celery, apples
  Carrots sliced up before I go in a container to munch on in the car along with my crystal light drink. Hopefully this idea can help.
- November 17, 2021 at 2:53 pm #9312
  
  Optimistic Pelican
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  I found that if I really want something like chips and don’t give in, eventually I will get out of control and eat a whole bag. I buy a small bag, have a handful and throw or give away the rest. that keeps my numbers low. I don’t feel like I am wasting the bag if it contributes to me living well and being healthier.
- November 30, 2021 at 3:17 pm #9348
  
  Coach Faith, RD, CDCES
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  Good way to look at this. Another idea is to keep any trigger foods out of your home. If you would like some, then purchase the smallest package/serving and consume it before you get home. Most foods like chips, count as starch.
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