Thoughts on Benefits of Long Range RVing

[pugslyyy]

I think that there is a big difference between long journeys and a short weekend (or week) getaway - different mindset for sure.

We spent September on the road in our truck camper and both lost weight, slept better, etc - all the stuff you said. We also cooked every dinner at the campsite, ate out every once in a while for breakfast or lunch.

Also hear you about stress. Once upon a time, I had a big important job with lots of stress. So much that I was clenching my jaw / grinding my teeth away at night. My Dentist wanted to fit me with a mouth guard to stop me from damaging my teeth further - but I thought a better solution was to get rid of the source of the stress.

[honda03842]

I agree that there is a significant difference between weekend camping and long term travel. In a sense weekend camping is like vacationing when working. Weekend camping means a high percentage for your time is spent getting ready, traveling,

Of course it's fun but it's not a true opportunity to adopt new ways.

[rgrugg]

Another thing, unplanned, that contributes to weight loss and to a less healthy diet is to have damaged senses of smell and taste. I can't smell much anymore and anything like perfume is awful to me. Worse is the taste issue. I can no longer bear the taste of strawberries, blueberries, oranges, grapefruit, bananas, and other things. This came on about 3 years ago and I've lost 30 pounds. Of course, loss of my wife, also has contributed to the weight loss.

[honda03842]

Bob, Sorry to read that your senses of smell and taste have been damaged. Of course secondary to the loss of a your partner. Wishing you an improving world.