When you’re out on the road RVing, do you tend to gain or lose weight? Or do you stay about the same?
We could see the answers to this poll going in any direction. On the one hand, you might eat out more or cook more “fun” foods (like hot dogs and s’mores!) while RVing. But on the other hand, maybe you’re camped at a national park and spend your days hiking way more than you ever would at home.
The RVing lifestyle can throw off your usual eating and exercise routines, making weight changes a real possibility. Long travel days might mean relying on fast food or gas station snacks, which can add up over time. Or, you might find yourself trying all the local food specialties at each new stop.
Conversely, if you have a well-stocked RV kitchen, RVing can also provide an opportunity to experiment with healthier, home-cooked meals since you’re not rushing around as you might be in your everyday life.
Activity levels also play a significant role. Some RVers find that their travel lifestyle inspires them to be more active, whether that’s biking around campgrounds, exploring scenic trails, or simply moving more as they set up camp. Others may find the opposite, spending more time relaxing in camp chairs and enjoying the slower pace of life.
The real question is, does RVing make you more indulgent, more active, or a mix of both? Does it result in weight gain, loss, or do you stay about the same? Let us know in the comments!
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Weight is stable within a two or three pound range. What changes is blood sugar.
Too many threats at rallies. Do not want to hurt anyone’s feeling, so taste everything.
I tend to be more physically active when RVing. I like to cook over campfires which can cause me to chop/split wood with an axe. At home I have a log spliter.
Same. There’s so many things going on between set up and tear down that just don’t happen at home.
Lose weight. Not a lot, but a few pounds.
We are more active. Instead of sitting around the campground, we go sightseeing, even if it’s in the nearest town, or take a long walk around the campground.
Very little snacking.
Have been full timers for 11 years now in that time I have lost 126 lbs and my husband 74. Healthy eating, exercise and more activity….NO SHOTS!! It can be done!!
Wow! That’s amazing, Darla! Congratulations to you and your husband! Keep up the excellent work. Have a great day, and a terrific and healthy 2026! 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Definitely gain. At home I am careful about what I eat and have a regular exercise routine. On the road I want to try all the local cuisine and small town road side diners. Plus there are the road snacks! 🙂