About the Fit for the Road Program
It’s hard to believe a whole year has flown by since Fit for the Road began. This time last year we began following five overweight truckers on their quests to adopt healthier lifestyles by losing weight. Three out of the five made progress toward their goals, but what was most amazing was how their health improved almost immediately. They all experienced improved blood pressure, r educed blood sugar and overall feelings of more energy and better strength. The three who completed the program lost more than 170 pounds among them!
For 2008, we’ve revamped the program to spotlight truckers who have overcome health obstacles. An interview with Canadian trucker Dirk van Wyngaarden is the program’s first Health Hero profile. His story is one that shows the triumph of will and spirit over impossible odds.
Now we need your help. Please send us your Health Hero nominations. They can be yourself or someone you know who has adopted a healthier lifestyle by quitting smoking, losing weight or starting a fitness or sport program. Any successful story will be considered for the monthly Health Hero spotlight. If you don’t fit that category, consider taking steps toward becoming more fit.
In addition, the new Fit for the Road program will focus on actual solutions to health challenges. A panel of experts including a physician, a dietician and a fitness trainer will answer some of the most common questions truckers ask about health and fitness. All three have experience with the obstacles truckers face and will offer good suggestions for practical solutions.
This year, join Truckers News on the road toward better health.
Email Carolyn Magner, cmagner@rrpub.com or Randy Grider, rgrider@rrpub.com with your Health Hero nominations.
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