Recipe/grocery list for over the road truck driver

breakfasts -
quick oats in a canister. you can add lots of different things to them like pb; applesauce (get the individual servings that dont need refrigeration) with cinnamon; chocolate protein powder; different spices (cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice); dried fruit; maple syrup stevia; bananas etc.
eggs can be microwaved, from there you can have it on a whole grain english muffin or whole wheat bagel with cheese
pb and banana on wheat bread/bagel
protein shakes (buy individual milk cartons that don't need refrigerator or small milk to put in the fridge)

lunches-
grilled sandwiches on the george forman
wraps/salads
quesadilla on the george forman or in the skillet
veggie/turkey burgers
chicken sausages

dinners-
saute up some veggies on the skillet with a protein/beans
sweet potatoes in the microwave spinkle cinnamon on them
fajitas
quesadillas
soups
grilled cheese on the george forman
sandwiches/wraps
pasta with veggies and olive oil/garlic

eta: unsalted nuts, cheese sticks, unsalted sunflower seeds, fruits, granola bars (check the ingredients), rice cakes, pb are good snacks for the road

My first husband was an OTR trucker during part of our marriage. We had a mini fridge in our truck, a two burner propane stove to cook on and kept water and soap to wash everything with. We would go to Walmart once a week and load up on some meats, veggies (mostly canned to open and cook in a pot on the stove) and healthy snacks like almonds, jerky, ect. we would also take advantage of the microwaves in truck stops and make our instand oatmeals, popcorn ect. Once you get the hang of it, it's kind like camping. I should add that with the propane stove we would always pull over and prop it up on the axel to cook -cooked once in the camper and thought we'd never get the smoke out! lol good luck and have fun out there!

My husband & I team drive. We have a freezer that is made for trucks in the truck on the top bunk. We also have a mini fridge & a microwave. We keep bottled water in the truck at all times. We use the Adkins shakes for part of our meals. Walmart has milks that don't need refrigerated on the drink aisle. I recommend almond milk when you can find it. Soy is not good for you, even though they try to say it is. We keep paper bowls and some dry cereal, too. It is easier to eat when we are not moving. We have oatmeal available too. We keep yogurt in the fridge. I try to use fresh fruit up within a few days of purchase, depending on the fruit. We keep bananas available as much as possible. I like to look for the individual packages of snack items whenever possible, since they are portioned already and stay fresh longer that way. I like the Bolthouse Farms juices in the refrigerated section. We used to use a lunchbox oven and use the foil bread pan liners for inside to keep it cleaner. I have a spray bottle with a small amount of dish liquid and water in it for cleaning dishes. We have a pencil box for plastic ware that we keep in the microwave. Some of the diet bars are pretty good, some are not. I am careful about those with chocolate on them, as it melts when it gets hot in the truck.

Hello! I am an ex-truck driver (8 years) and I know what you are faced with! I would suggest you don't eat out much and if you do eat the salad bars or even the healthy menu at Subway. I would also suggest you buy snack bags and anything that you are tempted to eat a lot of, open the package and dump all the contents until they are all in baggies (right after grocery shopping) . Ration the baggies to one serving and don't pull out more than one unless both of you are eating. I also suggest you frequent Love's truck stops because they are now selling fresh fruits in a container. My husband is still trucking and he has lost lots of weight and he has been out there driving for 15 years! What he does now is buy the Campbell's chunky soup versions and heats them up while he is driving for dinner. Then when he is done driving he eats his soup. The next step would be to exercise when you are shut down. Take a walk or hike even if you are just in the truck stop parking lot doing circles! For exercise, I suggest you buy a mini stepper (I used to do it when he drove down the road but its highly unstable). I would suggest you use the mini stepper when you are parked at night and buy either dumbbells or those bands and use the truck to your advantage. Good luck!