Fatpacking is a weight loss backpacking adventure vacation. These adventure vacations are available for one or two weeks at a time. You can use Fatpacking to alter your body composition, jumpstart your fitness level and receive an unforgettable wilderness experience. You get to eat all you want while backpacking due to the long distance nature of backpacking. You will carry all of your gear and food on your back while you lose weight, get in shape, release stress and increase core strength. It is important to note that backpacking is rigorous activity. It is recommended that you get a consultation with a physician before going on a Fatpacking trip. This is an alternative to popular boot camps and other weight loss spas and camps. Your current weight is no guarantee of your success or failure on a Fatpacking vacation; however it is targeted at people who are 15 to 75 pounds overweight. You do have higher chances of success if you have camping or backpacking experience. Fatpacking offers a great adventure trip that can help you lose some weight.
Backpacking trips are idea for those who are 15 to 75 pounds overweight
Great for those who love the outdoors
You can sign up alone or with friends
Allows you to lose weight while backpacking through the woods
Lose up to five pounds per week
Pricing is all inclusive
Trails available all over the country
CON
No bathrooms due to it being wilderness experiences
Not ideal for everyone
DIET and NUTRITION
All of your meals are included in the price for your Fatpacking trip. This includes food eaten on the trail. You burn a large amount of calories while you are backpacking all day, so it is important to properly fuel your body. All of the meals you will eat on your Fatpacking trip will be tasty, lightweight, healthy and non-perishable. The foods are primarily vegetarian and serve the dietary needs of most people. Below are some of the types of meals you will enjoy on a Fatpacking vacation:
Breakfast: Taco flavored egg and cheese burritos
Lunch: Tofurky and mustard wraps; mango slices
Appetizers: Chips and guacamole
Dinner: Penne with marinara, pine nuts, mushrooms, garlic and sun dried tomatoes
Dessert: Brownies
EXERCISE
There is one main type of exercise on a Fatpacking vacation and that is hiking. You spend most of the day hiking through mountains and on trails. The terrain depends on which trip you choose and its level of difficulty. There are several different destinations available and Fatpacking trips take place throughout the year. There are also some opportunities to go swimming or do short bonus hikes at the end of the day but most of the trip your primary focus will be hiking for miles each day.
CONCLUSION
Those who love the outdoors and want to get into shape or just lose some weight may be very interested in Fatpacking. This is a great way to enjoy nature and expend some energy while seeing some beautiful hiking trails. This can be an ideal trip for those who want to escape the pressures of a busy lifestyle and just enjoy the natural elements.
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This looks like a real challenge. Would love to know about anyone's Fatpacking experience, I have never heard of anyhting like this before.
posted Oct 20th, 2011 3:26 pm