[pct-l] Thru Hiker Town Food Guide (slightly TIC)

[Will M]

I know it's nearly impossible, but i always thought it would be a good idea
not to go too crazy with the eating in trail towns.  The problem is that you
develop bad habits that come back to haunt you when you get off trail.

I admit, I was not very successful in this strategy.

On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 11:19 AM, Barry Teschlog <tokencivilian at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Mmmmm.......  Sadly, the gal writing this article comes at it from the
> 'skinny / low calorie is good' perspective.  She says to "avoid these fatty
> foes at all costs!".  I say (when thru hiking at least) - give me two.....of
> each.
>
>
> http://food.yahoo.com/blog/hungrygirl/29929/new-fast-food-calorie-violators/
>
> But, it is nice of her to provide a fine guide for cheap, high calorie town
> food.
>
> At Cajon Pass, there was a eating contest (well, not exactly a contest, we
> were just keeping track of calories) at the McDonalds within the group I was
> with.  Those nutrition information tray liners are handy for something.  I
> though I did well in putting down 3,000 calories at one sitting.  I was mid
> pack at best - one 20 y/o (who, BTW used a pillow case for his food bag, to
> put his appetite in perspective) wolfed down 6,000 calories before
> departing.
>
>
>
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