I'm planning (yes, this far in advance!) for a 2024 trip, Camino Frances, starting in SJDPD. I'm pretty overweight (6'1, 265lbs; 185cm, 120 kg). I began at 285lbs. I'm also youngish (30) and in decent shape for someone my size (I've run a few half-marathons and comfortably walk about 20,000 steps a few times a week). But I'm very, very nervous.
So my question is: Is it realistic for an overweight person to successfully complete the Camino?
Also, one of the reasons I'm planning so far in advance is because I feel it's important I drop some of this weight--for the Camino and a whole host of other reasons. I'm still figuring out how much I need to lose to set myself up for success, but I'm committed to doing whatever's needed.
So, I'd love to hear your stories. Anyone lose a ton of weight for the Camino? Anyone wish they'd lost a ton of weight? Anyone successfully complete the journey with excess baggage?
Hearing your stories will help me figure out my own. Thank you!
So my question is: Is it realistic for an overweight person to successfully complete the Camino?
Also, one of the reasons I'm planning so far in advance is because I feel it's important I drop some of this weight--for the Camino and a whole host of other reasons. I'm still figuring out how much I need to lose to set myself up for success, but I'm committed to doing whatever's needed.
So, I'd love to hear your stories. Anyone lose a ton of weight for the Camino? Anyone wish they'd lost a ton of weight? Anyone successfully complete the journey with excess baggage?
Hearing your stories will help me figure out my own. Thank you!