Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
For a week long trip, if you do not keep up on all your calories, it is not a big deal. A multi-week trip is where it becomes more important to keep up on calories. When I did the GAP/C&O trail, I got home about 3 pounds lighter for a week long trip with no ill effects. I think that was caloric deficit, not salt depletion because my weight did not rebound within a week after I got home.
For many of us, being a bit calorie deficient now and then can be a good thing.
Quite frequently, we eat the ramen noodles before randonnees and other long rides. They taste good, and they provide calories and salt.