[at-l] On a more serious note, re: body comp

[janl2 at mindspring.com (Jan Leitschuh)]

> I would be interested in what women thru-hikers experience in the the way of
> weight loss/gain during a thru.  Particularly skinny women.  I know the
> generalities:  women hang on to body fat like no tomorrow, unlike men (those
> lucky b*****ds) who tend to lose fairly quickly by just adding more
> exercise.  But what about real world (thru-hike) experiences?  Jan?  Ginny?
> Lilla

I put a few pounds on during the holiday season before my thru, in
anticipation of losing.
Instead, I GAINED I think eight pounds (I've already forgotten the
exact number, but it's in my notes). That was a surprise.
My clothes fit great, tho, of course, the boobs are the first to go. 

Also, I can report with confidence that after sweating and straining
for 2,o00 miles, women still possess CELLULITE. Does that ever suck.
Guess we just need to give it up, ladies. Guys, get used to it.
Nothing shifts it.
OhWell Shoe


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