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William wrote:Someone mentioned the problems of taking on too much water
tonys said:if they experienced any loss of body weight during their walk, and is it necessary to watch your diet.
Arn said:Moderation in all things!
oursonpolaire said:a bottle of wine each day
Vinotinto wrote:Heck, the only day I got sick on the Way was the only day I was on the wagon...
Arn said:now why in the heck would you do something as crazy as that
Vinotinto wrote:Ya gotta cut me some slack
Arn said:SLACK granted...Carry on!
Arn said:yellow footprint
You can lose weight or not, lose more and less weight, but you always lose volume. Normally lose weight (may be not in the Camino del Norte) but always lose volume.
Talking about food, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Santiago:sillydoll said:The Star online has this article today about - A Galician gourmet adventure
!! and don't forget, in Spain the best gastronomy is said to be the one from Euskadi. So, it's well known the paella, gazpacho, cocido, fabada, but the fame of best restaurants in spain is for the Euskadi restaurants.
JohnnieWalker said:and of course it has nothing at all to do with the amount beer Spaniards drink! Nor the pata fritas with everything
alipilgrim said:Hate to say it but I actually gained weight on the Camino! It was all the bread! Save a bit from the night before for breakfast or get a little cake when have morning cafe con leche, then a bocadillo for lunch, and bread always served with dinner....else making pasta meals in the albergue for myself - the carbs add up!
ivar said:Talking about food, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Santiago:sillydoll said:The Star online has this article today about - A Galician gourmet adventure
http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/03/11/travel/11Bite.html
Ivar
Talking about food, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Santiago:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/03/11/travel/11Bite.html
Hello ivar,
Don't publicize all the good restaurants in santiago. I want to be able to go to any good restaurants without a big crowd. I know this restaurant very well. You forget to mention pimtentos de padron, tortillas.
I lost more than a stone (14 pounds) in each of my long distance caminos without watching my food intake.
Ivar
Hi everbody
I would like to here from members who have previously completed the camino, if they experienced any loss of body weight during their walk, and is it necessary to watch your diet.
Tonys
I know...I know..you're expecting me to add a comment about water vs Vinotinto! Not going to happen...where safety and health are concerned I do draw a line. .........
Hope that helps:
And, yes, Vino IS a good source of many nutrients and antioxidants. Moderation in all things!
Buen Camino,
Arn
And its not as if he hasn't had time - he did make that contribution way back in 2008.Arn hasn't been around since April. Are you still visiting the Forum, Arn?
That's why the peanuts I nibble are the salted type.
I have already gained back 4 of het 15 I lost!The scales reminded me today that I really really really need to do another Camino!
Oh yes!Talking about food, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Santiago:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/03/11/travel/11Bite.html
Ivar
I don't know how much I have lost yet because I still have over 80 km to go and the Finisterre and Muxia. I am just grateful for the extra shoe string that is holding up my pants. I don't drink wine. I am sure I will gain it back when I get home. Perhaps it has all turned to muscle.Hi everbody
I would like to here from members who have previously completed the camino, if they experienced any loss of body weight during their walk, and is it necessary to watch your diet.
Tonys
Talking about food, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Santiago:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/03/11/travel/11Bite.html
Ivar
Hi everbody
I would like to here from members who have previously completed the camino, if they experienced any loss of body weight during their walk, and is it necessary to watch your diet.
Tonys
It is called O Dezaseis, and they serve traditional Galician food. Still a great place. Located in Rua do Sanpedro 16, on your way into Santiago on the Camino Frances.Ivar, there is a restaurant on the same street a friend took me to that I loved. If memory serves me right it was in the basement of an old house and they serve meat, meat and more meat. Any idea which one it may be?
It is called O Dezaseis, and they serve traditional Galician food. Still a great place. Located in Rua do Sanpedro 16, on your way into Santiago on the Camino Frances.
I did Lisbon to Finisterre in 26 days and lost 1 stone 2lbs in weight ! As I am a vegetarian, I did have difficulty finding places to eat that didn't only serve meat. When we had to merge our walking days, we did " carb up " in advance to boost our energy levelsHi everbody
I would like to here from members who have previously completed the camino, if they experienced any loss of body weight during their walk, and is it necessary to watch your diet.
Tonys
Hi there good question I lost nineteen pounds and ate anything and everything drank a lot of water, for me the weight loss was welcome.Hi everbody
I would like to here from members who have previously completed the camino, if they experienced any loss of body weight during their walk, and is it necessary to watch your diet.
Tonys
I agree. Weight loses significance as the body tones and changes shape. I'm glad I wore a belt because I would have lost my trousers without it. I am careful of what I eat at home but on the Camino ate whatever and whenever I wanted. Daily bread, cheese, chocolate, chips (crisps), coca cola, and ice cream whenever I could get it. Then there was the daily pilgrim's meal and often a pastry with my coffee. I don't do alcohol so skipped the wine and beer.again, I would say; do not get on the scale to see What you have lost in weight and Where -
- Do look in the mirror and look How you have changed !!
Yummy! Love these little suckers. Remember them in Pedrouozo and wished they had been available every day before that!Like this:
(Sorry, gang. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there having a Pavlovian moment...)
Hello, I got back about 6 weeks and I lost about 4 kg. I did almost the same as you. Be back in Portugal next year. Wish you well , Peter.I just got back from the Camino last week. I ate whatever I wanted. Had wine and chocolate every day. I lost 21 pounds. Now I just have to constantly remind myself that I can't eat like that any more!
I know...I know..you're expecting me to add a comment about water vs Vinotinto! Not going to happen...where safety and health are concerned I do draw a line.
Water intake is extremely important and if you wait for your body to tell you when and how much, that's not necessarily a good thing. We've done a lot of studies on hydration in the forces and, especially in a desert environment. Here's a few thoughts:
1. William is right about hydration and sunburn...to a point. If you are not hydrating sufficiently your upper layers of skin tend to dry out thus since there's less natural cooling (sweat doesn't only help cool by evaporation, it also helps circulate heat throughout the body and away from exposed skin. Less hydration...drier skin...less circulation...sunburn becomes severe.
2. With the event of Camelbacks and hoses directly into the mouth...drinking becomes a habit rather than a need. You walk, you sip, you trudge, you sip harder. You take in water at a rate not needed and you pee a lot more than normal.
3. If you're taking in pure H2O, your body uses it for a number of critical waste missions. It gets into your kidneys, liver and stomach...each of which must vacate waste and water helps wash away these waste products. Water in the stomach softens stool and prevents painful bowel movements. In the other organs, it washes away bad chemical residue trapped there. Which brings me to point:
Thanks Arn, I lost 25 lbs. on the Camino Frances, most of the walk afforded little nutrients "boccadillos" when I walked the Camino Portugues 'Litoral" there was an abundance of seafood and I gained weight.
I first used electrolytes (too salty) a freind helped by adding "Emengen_C" that was much better. Since I have been using NUUN, it comes in a variety of flavors and doesn't taste like punishment....... Willy/ Utah/ USA
4. Pure water also removes electrolytes. Here's the scoop:
The level of any electrolyte in the blood can become too high or too low. The main electrolytes in the blood are sodium, potassium, calcium, and others. Most commonly, problems occur when the level of sodium, potassium, or calcium is abnormal. Often, electrolyte levels change when water levels in the body change.
Doctors refer to a low electrolyte level with the prefix "hypo-" and to a high level with the prefix "hyper-." The prefix is combined with the scientific name of the electrolyte. For example, a low level of potassium is called hypokalemia, and a high level of sodium is called hypernatremia.
Older people are more likely to develop abnormalities in electrolyte levels for the same reasons that they are more likely to become dehydrated or overhydrated. The main reason is that as the body ages, the kidneys function less well. The use of certain drugs, including diuretics and some laxatives, can increase the risk of developing electrolyte abnormalities. Problems with walking can increase the risk of developing electrolyte abnormalities because getting fluids and food may be difficult. Many chronic disorders (such as Paget's disease) and any disorder that causes fever, vomiting, or diarrhea can result in electrolyte abnormalities.
To treat a low level of some electrolytes, such as sodium or potassium, doctors usually advise eating foods rich in the electrolyte or taking supplements. If the level is very low, the electrolyte may be given through a tube inserted in a vein (intravenously). If the level is high, treatment consists of consuming more fluids. Sometimes fluids must be given intravenously.
A low sodium level (hyponatremia) may result from not consuming enough sodium in the diet, excreting too much (in sweat or urine), or being overhydrated. The sodium level may decrease when a person drinks a lot of water without consuming enough salt (sodium chloride), typically during hot weather when a person also sweats more. The sodium level may decrease when large amounts of fluids that do not contain enough sodium are given intravenously. Diuretics help the kidneys excrete excess sodium and excess water. However, diuretics may cause the kidneys to excrete more sodium than water, resulting in a low sodium level.
A low sodium level (and overhydration) can result when the body produces too much antidiuretic hormone, which signals the kidneys to retain water. Overproduction of this hormone can be caused by disorders such as pneumonia and stroke and by drugs, including anticonvulsants (such as carbamazepine) and a type of antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs—such as sertraline). Other disorders that can cause a low sodium level include poorly controlled diabetes, heart failure, liver failure, and kidney disorders.
5. So, how do we ward off these possible problems:
A. Eat a good diet.
B. Drink water as you move along, but don't over hydrate.
C. If you're going to be away from a source of natural electrolyte replenishment, consider an additive to your water such as: Gatoraide powder, or other sports additives.
Hope that helps:
And, yes, Vino IS a good source of many nutrients and antioxidants. Moderation in all things!
Buen Camino,
Arn
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