I have decided to do a Thru-hike, to get back to myself, meet new people and see some parts of the States you wouldn't normally see. I want something to tell my children... when I have them. Have any of you backpached or done extensive hiking/camping? was it fun? how did you train? I'm a plus size woman. nearing 300lbs now and I need to get control of my life again. in the early 2000s while in HS I was fit, in poms and danced daily but I stopped all that with a very traumatic Sr. year and started to gain the weight. as an adult I don't feel I'm in control any more. I won't do my hike for finalcial reason for a few years but I'm so excited

I needed to share! thanks