I am currently questioning my training and pre-trail weight management. Since the beginning of the year, I made a commitment to lose the excess weight that I was caring. For that reason, I completely changed my diet and began to exercise. Since that commitment I have lost 40 pounds. My regular exercise program included mostly jogging and soccer. Two months ago I decided that I wanted to do a through hike next year, so in addition to jogging and soccer, I added full incline treadmill training with a 40 pound pack. I have met two people in the last week that thru hiked in 2003 and 2004 respectfully. One told me not to worry about training and to make sure I had enough weight to most of what I will loss on the trail. The other told me to continue training the way I am, but to eat real fatty foods so as to negate most of my calorie loss. I tend to lean more toward the second suggestion because I really need to stay in shape for soccer until I leave. I am also having problems digesting that crappy food now. I can take it ever now and then, but the last few days I have tried to eat more and it is tearing me up.( My stomach)
Please help I need some suggestions.
Thanks
Jimmyjob