My friends who have hiked the AT were telling me last night that I need to put on weight before starting my hike. I've lost a fair amount of weight training for my hike and now don't have much fat on me. My friends were saying in the first three weeks I could loose more weight and I now don't have too much to spare (not much more than 5 pounds). However, I guess I was figuring, I don't want to put on weight because that's more I'll just have to carry and will feel out of shape. But at the same time, if everyone loses a weight during the first few weeks, I'm concerned about losing muscle. What are folks thoughts on this? How can I make sure I am getting enough calories on the Trail? I know, lots of peanut butter and Snickers Bars. Any other suggestions? Thanks so much! Leaving in about a month and am super psyched!
Cheers,
Squibs