Testimonials

Rolling Strong was a good application we used in an office competition. This app created a competition for co-workers to challenge each other and push us to lead a healthier lifestyle. I would recommend using this app for businesses/fitness competitions. This app pushed me to want to add points every day, since the more I worked out the more points I got.

I looked into the program, because my one of my managers asked if I would be interested in the Rolling Strong program. I’ve been to the doctor recently and am trying to avoid being put on medication. I drive and it’s hard to meal prep and get exercise. I starting using the Rolling Strong program, their app and working with a coach.

My first day I sat down at a higi station and got an assessment and 100 points towards my Rolling Strong competition. From there I started working with a coach and getting nutrition tips. I’ve cut out French fries and potato chips and now I try to eat more greens and fruits and vegetables. I’ve added in more water and completely cut out soda. I add a flavor enhancer and lemon to my water, so I like drinking the water. I take pictures of my food to keep me accountable and send them to my coach for coaching sessions.

I’ve synced my Garmin to the app and try to get 6,500 steps and 100 push ups daily and do planks and leg raises. My advice to other drivers is to get any activity you can, some activity is better than no activity. Our bodies are made to move.

Four months ago I ate a lot of junk food, drank a lot of tea and sodas and only got a little exercise. I went in for my DOT exam and my A1C level was 7 points higher than it should have been. The doctor gave me a 3 month card and told me I was diabetic. My employer had a Rolling Strong coach call me quickly after I was given a 3 month card. She asked if there was anything she could do and sent me out a blood sugar meter. Rolling Strong reaches out to drivers and really try to help where they can.

I started testing my blood sugars, so I would know where I was, taking my medicine and working with my two daughters that are nurses. I changed my lifestyle. Now I stay away from sweets, I eat a lot of salads with chicken, shrimp or tuna. Sometimes I’ll have a banana. My breakfasts are usually Atkins shakes. I don’t eat after 7 PM and I drink water after that time period.

My tips to other drivers are exercise and watch what you eat, try to watch the sweets and junk food. Drink more water than sodas and tea. We don’t get out to exercise enough to burn excess calories. I was just given a 1 year card, have normal A1C levels, and have lost 27 lbs. I feel so good that my knees don’t hurt as bad and I can jump in and out of trailers.

I looked into the program, because I know truckers who have died due to health issues. The food on the road is horrible; fried, high in sodium, and high in calories. I’ve always been active and am a runner. Recently noticed I was putting on some weight, nothing huge, but enough that I want to lose it and drop 2 inches of weight. Working with my coach I have eliminated Gatorade, since it’s high in sugar. I don’t drink soda, but I liked Gatorade.

When I have home time I run at a park close to my house. On the road when I stop at truck stops I try to do 100 jumping jacks and sit-ups. I’ve ran 3K and 5K’s in the past and have a goal of running a 5K very soon. Working with a Rolling Strong coach I’ve started drinking more water and have worked on my diet. I meal prep and buy food from Whole Foods like veggie patties, kale, bananas, lots of fruit and vegetables. I eat a lot of chicken and fish and limit red meats. When I season my food I don’t use salt, instead I use spices and seasonings.

My tips to other drivers are: start working out 2 times a week and get your heart rate up. I fast from 6 PM to 8 AM, since food doesn’t digest and I don’t sleep well when I eat close to bedtime. I recommend other drivers trying this too. I’m looking forward to running my 5K soon and sharing my finish time and picture!

I either had to start losing weight or buy new clothes. At 100 lbs less I felt better and had more energy, so the goal I set was to lose 100 lbs. My doctor told me I had high blood pressure and that also made me want to lose weight. I’ve lost 40 lbs and am working on my next 60 lbs.

I meal prep and make South Beach style meals. I increased my water too. When I competed in my companies November Rolling Strong competition I created healthy ways that I continued after the competition. My tips to other drivers are to meal prep. I was surprised at how many fast food restaurants don’t offer salads. It’s just about impossible to have a sit down meal at a truck stop. The majority have gone to fast food. Food prepping is the way to go.

Patric joined Rolling Strong and looked at the program when his company announced they were offering a driver wellness program. He wanted to see if he could add anything to his program. He is an OTR driver and has been driving for 24 years. He has always been active and skied when he was younger. In 2005 he noticed that when he went home and tried to walk with his wife and dogs, he was out of breath and had trouble keeping up. Once he made a decision to change his lifestyle, “the hardest part is getting my running shoes on”. Once those are on, he’s up and out the door. He’s ran all over the country since then, and tries to use TA/Petro gyms when he can. His routine is 20 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weight.

Trish has been working with a Rolling Strong Coach for a little more than a year. The day she downloaded the new Rolling Strong App and learned how to use it, she became excited about the
program. She lost 5 pounds in the first month of using the new App—and this was over the Thanksgiving /Christmas Holiday!

She says this is a great low cost benefit that Bennett offers their drivers and highly recommends signing up. Any driver can load this App on their phone, use it to monitor their food intake and lose some weight. She says it is not hard to use, you just log your food, sleep and exercise.

Trish also recommends setting up a weekly call in appointment with a Rolling Strong coach. She says her coach has helped her with everything from setting realistic goals, to healthy eating
recommendations to exercise ideas to inspirational reading recommendations.

I would like to thank Rolling Strong for implementing this wellness program. I have found all of the information offered to be very helpful. Thank you for all your support in helping me stay in shape.

Thank you Rolling Strong for implementing a wellness program that provided acceptance and assistance with my medical needs. Through proper instruction from my Rolling Strong Coach I feel awesome. I have increased my water intake and have begun to implement better eating habits.

Thanks Rolling Strong.

My eating habits are good but after the Rolling Strong W.E.L.L talk presentation, I realized that I need to increase my protein and fiber intake and lower my carbohydrate intake. I also found that meditation is a good stress reliever. My first day driving and taking my driver maneuverability test I was very nervous and failed the test. Before my second attempt I spent some time meditating using the tools my Rolling Strong Coach suggested and I was able to let go of my bad nerves and passed the maneuverability test.

Thanks Rolling Strong.

I found the Rolling Strong Wellness program very helpful, especially the water intake and meditation portion of the presentation. Before participating in this program, soda was my choice over drinking water. After the W.E.L.L talk presentation I refrained from drinking so much soda and started consuming more water each day. My body feels more refreshed. I have also implemented mediation into my day and have noticed I am much calmer now that I have started a quiet meditation practice.

Thank you for introducing me to this useful program.

It’s been 6 months and I’m still ‘Rolling Strong’ with Coach Cindy. I’m making healthier choices along with exercise and haven’t felt this good in a long time. Coach Cindy taught me how making small changes, one step at a time can really make a difference!

Higi confirmed my blood pressure and weight were accurate. When I compared them with the measurements at the doctor’s office. I was not expecting the level of accuracy from the higi station, and was pleasantly surprised.

Shauna loves the Rolling Strong program and the new app! She joined the program to get healthier and lose weight. Over the past year, she has been working with a Rolling Strong telephonic coach to help reach her health goals. She has reformed her diet by cutting out diet cokes, decreasing her caffeine intake, and lowering sodium. These changes has help Shauna successfully renew her medical card to a 2 year card! She is moving towards a healthier lifestyle while driving out on the road and plans to continue her work with Rolling Strong for help and encouragement to achieve her goals.

Kevin has lost 10 lbs. with the help of Rolling Strong. Some of the changes made to help him achieve this weight loss out on the road consist of eating foods lower in calories and sodium. Kevin makes a conscious effort to read the nutrition labels of the food he is consuming. Another change that has help with his weight loss is reducing his coffee intake to only one cup of coffee per day and increasing his water intake. All these small changes has help decrease his blood pressure and his wife said he is no longer snoring as loud. Great job to this wonderful driver.

This wonderful Bennett driver just completed a Rolling Strong Competition sponsored by Bennett. She enjoyed the app and used it to log her food and track daily calorie intake. Amanda also became more active by using the Flex System workout in the app. Tracking sleep, exercise and calorie intake has been a helpful tool in achieving overall better health. This program has encouraged her to seek out her long-term health goals, even after the competition.

After speaking with my Rolling Strong coach, Melanie, she gave me some options that have allowed me to lose 17 pounds in 3 weeks. I simply cut my soda intake by 80% and eat healthier foods in smaller portions throughout the day. I have lost a total of 2 inches in my waist.

Werley has been working with Rolling Strong coaches to help him gain muscle and maintain a healthy weight. His coaches have encouraged him to eat the right foods in order to support his activity level and to keep his blood pressure within a healthy range. His goals are to keep his blood pressure down and to eat and sleep adequately in order to maximize his workouts and build muscle.

Thank you so much, Rolling Strong, for providing a Zumba class for us! The instructor is awesome and I feel like I am benefitting physically and mentally from the classes.

Sue has been working with a Rolling Strong wellness coach for over a year. She recently passed her DOT physical in January and her blood sugar is under control! Sue has worked very hard to control her carb intake and she chooses healthy snacks and meals. Keep up the great work Sue!

Samantha has lost 10 pounds with the help of Rolling Strong since attending orientation in Hutchins, TX. She has cut back on soda and has been eating smaller portions while driving out on the road. Keep up the good work, Samantha!

Samantha lost four pounds over the course of 1 1/2 months while working with her Rolling Strong coach! She had been absent from work due to a stressful family emergency, and through it all she was still able to stick to some of the nutritional tips she had been working on. Although she thought she had gained weight due to the stress, she actually ended up seeing that she had lost weight!

For 17 years, Russell has driven for Greyhound. He is a new member of Rolling Strong and a true example for fellow drivers on how to remain healthy and well while out on the road. His “first rule of thumb” is to always pack his own food. He DOES NOT take advantage of the free soda and fast food offered while out on the road and in turn this has helped keep his waistline slim and trim.

Russell walks 1.5 miles each day for cardiovascular health. He was previously a paramedic and has seen first hand how bad food and lack of exercise can effect one’s health. Congrats to this wonderful man on being a prime example of how you can remain healthy and drive!

Robert has been working with a Rolling Strong wellness coach for the past year. In total, he has lost over 100 pounds!! Robert finally hit his goal weight today! He has been able to do this by decreasing his sugar and high calorie beverage intake. Keep up the great work, Robert!

Richard met with a Rolling Strong coach at the fall Landstar BCO conference and learned about the importance of healthy choices while on the road. He joined Rolling Strong at that time, and began using the app to help him make small changes. Richard has increased his protein and water intake and is getting more activity in. He was able to lose 10 pounds before his recent DOT physical and has successfully renewed his 2 year card!

Randy has been working with his Rolling Strong coach for a few weeks and has lost six pounds. He lowered his systolic blood pressure number by 34 points and his diastolic number by 17 points simply by drinking more water and making mindful choices with what he eats. Great job, Randy!

Noah started working in-house at Covenant Transportation in September of 2016. Even though the prospect of a new job ought to be a positive experience, he shared that he was in a dark place. His lifestyle changed for the worse, and his eating habits, sleep patterns, and stress level was shot. This greatly affected every aspect of his life.

Noah was gaining weight, feeling sluggish and tired all the time, lacked desire and conviction for life’s passions, his work ethic suffered, and even his psyche was drained and depressed. At that point he decided things needed to change.

“I am extremely proud of not just myself, but of our Rolling Strong team. Not only are they happy with my current progress, but they are still finding new ways to increase my progress so that I can finally get back to my former self. Thank you!”

Michael has gone down one pants size while out on the road. He learned from Rolling Strong that making small changes can really add up. He has decreased the amount of food he consumes each day and he tries to stay away from all fast food. Michael likes to sit down and order foods such as salads to help keep his body nourished. Way to go!

I like the Rolling Strong program because it teaches people to eat healthy as well as learn how to survive in an unhealthy environment. The coaching staff is amazing at educating drivers and employees about how to eat properly in order to control sugar, blood pressure, and weight. They are very knowledgeable!

Thanks, Rolling Strong, for providing Zumba classes. We have a wonderful instructor who is so much fun! Having these classes available to us is such a good stress reliever and provides a mental break during the work day.