#48 Triathlon Triumph: Brian's 55-Pound Transformation Journey

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Truckers, meet Brian Wilson- an inspiring driver who battled smoking, alcoholism, obesity and joint pain but emerged victorious through perseverance. In this candid "Healthier Truckers" episode, long-hauler Brian shares his incredible 55-pound weight loss journey.

Hear Brian's motivating story, from struggling with lack of energy to finding determination through a New Year's resolution in 2021. He reveals his diet overhaul embracing nutritious foods and portion control, incorporating daily walking, pushing through knee pain to jog, and taking up cycling with his triathlete son's support.

Brian provides a roadmap packed with tips for truckers: using fitness apps to track progress, setting incremental milestones, recovering from plateaus. You'll learn how an uplifting community, including his son who motivated Brian's transformation.
Whether you want to lose weight, increase energy, manage joint pain or live healthier on the road, Brian's story offers powerful motivation that major lifestyle change is possible through consistency. Get inspired by his tenacity to start your own trucker fitness journey!
Community and support play a pivotal role in any transformation journey, and this episode highlights just that. Join our "Enjoying Life OTR" and "Healthier Truckers" communities where you can connect with others who share your goals.
If you'd like to follow Brian's journey, he regularly posts updates and goes live on Facebook to share his rides and milestones. You can find and follow him at

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1. #48 Triathlon Triumph: Brian's 55-Pound Transformation Journey (00:00:00)

2. Healthier Truckers (00:00:01)

3. Transformation Through Exercise and Healthy Habits (00:11:55)

4. Balancing Food Choices and Exercise (00:23:47)

5. Intermittent Fasting and Healthy Habits (00:27:16)

6. Mindful Eating and Active Living (00:35:02)

7. One Step at a Time (00:43:26)

8. Transformative Weight Loss Journey for Truckers (00:49:47)

9. Connecting Truckers Through Community (00:58:17)