SBB asked:


I’m going camping this weekend and I am looking for a few suggestions regarding food to pack. I’ve recently lost 30 lbs and this is my first weekend in a bathing suit. So, naturally, I want to stay lookin good and not chow down on some fatty, salty, bloating foods. I’ve already got fruits and veggies down on my list (frozen because I read somewhere that it will double as ice, which is an amazing space saver idea!)

Any ideas?

Thank you!

Mapleaf11 asked:


I am a member of a living history group that does a lot of camping, often in warmer weather. Our costumes often involve wearing woolen outfits, though we also use cotton and flannel look-alikes to stay cooler. I am on diuretic medications for hypertension, and I am also a diabetic, and I discover that I am having a hard time staying hydrated, and come home tired, sick, and mentally out of sorts, despite constantly drinking water. I don’t really feel the effects until I’ve returned to my climate-controlled home. A couple of times I have missed work due to feeling ill as a result. We rough it while camping as much as possible. I would appreciate any suggestions of how I can keep myself hydrated and keep my electrolytes up while staying in my period-appropriate character (for example, I can’t walk around with a big bottle of Gatorade in front of patrons, for such did not exist in 1630, and cooler space is at a premium).

ItAliAn – J asked:


Im going a 1 week camping trip in colorado in the mountains. Everyday we will be hiking for a constant 8 hours a day. What food should i supply myself to take advantage of burning fat on this trip?