Re: [pct-l] Hunger

[Dude Spellings <dude1@pdq.net>]

> > Jim offers solid advice,  I'd just like to know how to curb my appetite nearly
> > two months off the trail.
> >
> And I thought it was only me... I finished a 5 week section hike
> September 25 and have suffered hand to mouth disease ever since.

Ditto for me too.  I was out about 5 weeks and ate every thing in my house the first
day back.  My wife couldn't believe my appetite.  I am 5'11" and weighed about 170
when I left - pretty slim to begin with.  I lost 15 lbs on the trail.  My wife was
amazed at my appetite the first few days back.  We would go to buffets and I would
eat plates and plates of food.  Then when we got home, I would eat 1/2 gallon of ice
cream for dessert.  It took about 6 weeks for me to slow down my eating, but I had
to do it conciously.

peace,
Dude in TX


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