Near the end of pine_knot's recent trip report I noticed this:


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I lost 19 pounds during the trip (173 down to 154). But I feel fit and stronger.

I completely agree about the feeling fit and stronger part but WOW! You lost over a pound a day?

I always gain weight on trips but have learned to take a pair of tighter pants for the trip home. I made it a point to weigh myself before and after my trip this year. (11 days) I gained two and a quarter pounds between weigh ins and the shorts I wore on the drive up were just too loose to be comfortable wearing home. I drove home in the skinny pants which were stupid baggy on me having lost two notches on the belt.

Every body is different but I'd be rather concerned about loosing 19 pounds on a 17 day trip in our weight class.

Anyone else pay attention to their weight loss/gain on trips?