Richard Barnes wanted to inspire others to be more adventurous with his trans-Tasman journey.
Day 47 - Weight (from Richard)
First a big hello from afar and Happy Birthday to Miranda, supplier of my magic cache of mouthwatering macadamias.
Fellow seakayaker and marathon paddler Ruby asked about any weight loss on this journey.
I do know Blue Moon has been losing weight, around 20kg per week, so she will be coming home trimmer.
It is a mini medical experiment for the human.
I have been eating just about as much as I feel I can cram in.
It is fun reading the labels on packaging, especially since on
Tasman II they are still dry and intact. My daily calorie intake is about 5000. There is more fish than in my normal diet, less bread, no takeaways, so I am probably taking in more protein and less carbs and fat.
My legs definitely look like they are getting thinner. Clever really, the human machine registers lack of use, so slows down supply. By contrast, I might wish to be building arm muscles like Hercules, but the reality is that my arms look scrawnier than ever. Body visually seems to be about the same as ever.
There was only one day very early on with the slightest hint of seasickness, so no major weight change by that mode.
My summary would be that 3-5kg might have gone, so scales at the finish might show me sitting on 70kg.
It is not going to stop me sharing a feast with the welcome party.
Ocean paddling doesn’t look like it will take off as a means to dieting.
On destination, Invercargill still a possibility. I paddled NE today, but made due E because of the wind. Milford still calmer, safer, preferred.
