Comments on: A Day on the Road http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/ i believe in a life of adventure Sat, 25 May 2013 13:41:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Drew Jacob http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5405 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:43:00 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5405 Oh you creeper you…. how dare you :)

Nah I love these questions. So here goes:

    Pee targeting. If I’m tired or in a hurry I don’t really target it too much. On the other hand if I’m in a good mood I may find myself trying to water certain flowers or knock them down with the stream. They don’t mind after all and pee power is a thing of great beauty. That said in all cases I abide by some sensible outdoor policies: don’t pee on tree trunks (porcupines may chew them for the salt, destroy the tree) or in bodies of water (you may want to use that water for something).
    Number Two. In general I love pooping outside for reasons that may demand a post of their own. Short anwswer: squatting outside is better for your health and can be a really pleasant outdoors experience.
]]> By: Rua Lupa http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5382 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:43:32 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5382 “Do you have questions about life on the Adventure?”

Do you find yourself targeting objects in your morning intently watching pee ritual? Also, where do you prefer to crap? At a gas station, leaning against a tree, hanging over a log or the squat?

*going for the low brow humor and hopes it doesn’t come off creepy*

]]> By: Drew Jacob http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5329 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:06:43 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5329 They might change with the seasons due to less daylight, but I won’t be experiencing cold weather anymore – not unless I’m high up in mountains. I’ll reach the American South by autumn and then be in subtropical or tropical zones for the rest of the trip.

]]> By: Susan T. Blake http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5326 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:20:59 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5326 I wonder if your appetite/caloric needs will change when the weather gets colder…

]]> By: Kassandra "Stinky Pits" http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5325 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:43:15 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5325 My pits smell like rotten onions. I envy you.

]]> By: Arden http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5323 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:18:30 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5323 It sounds like you’re learning quite a bit about your body. In the past, while camping or traveling for more than a week or so, I’ve found my appetite regulates in a similar sort of way, but it will definitely be interesting to see if your caloric needs alter in any way.

I’d agree with Beth below, the physical activity/mental state of mind connection might make for a great post!

]]> By: Beth http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5313 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:31:52 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5313 That’s fascinating. I hadn’t thought about it, but it’s true, I’m generally less hungry (and don’t crave sweets) if I’ve been active as well. The heat also drops my appetite dramatically.

]]> By: Beth http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5312 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:30:26 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5312 I would LOVE to see a blog about this – how the physical activity is transforming your state of mind.

]]> By: Drew Jacob http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5308 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:48:13 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5308 Exactly! I love it. The transformation of my body also transforms my state of mind. It’s stunning how much of our mental health really just comes from our physical activities.

]]> By: Drew Jacob http://roguepriest.net/2012/07/23/a-day-on-the-road/#comment-5307 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:46:20 +0000 http://roguepriest.net/?p=3169#comment-5307 I try to avoid gas station food, other than buying trail mix ingredients there.

Typicially I budget $6/day for food. On alternating days, this means either (a) spending up to $6 replenishing my trail mix container, which is a staple of light grazing all day long, anytime I stop; and (b) actually buying the ingredients of a healthy (cold) meal at a supermarket, like fruit, whole grain bread and meat for sandwich, etc.

Occasionally I do buy a hot meal, or purchase coffee or a treat, usually on a rest day when I’m at an establishment with wifi.

I find that my appetite is greatly reduced while being this active. I suspect this is partly the way my “correct” metabolism is (my body is designed for endurance activity), and partly that my appetite will return when I burn off my fat reserves about 20 pounds from now.

I’d estimate I consume between 1100 and 2000 calories a day. When I lived a settled life before I ate more like 2500-3000 calories a day, which is about what I eat when taking a few days off and staying with friends now.

For work, I usually look for a comfortable place with wi-fi.

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