Gaining Weight During RAAM

My pre-RAAM weight was 155 lbs.  By the time I made Parker AZ, my weight had dropped to 142 lbs.  I just couldn't keep any food down.  I had no fuel and I just couldn't build any strength running on empty.  Around Congress AZ I finally began to keep some food down.  I started feeling better.  I started scarfing down anything in site.  I was constantly downing my Perpetulem, Ensure, Pedialyte, etc.  And when I had the opportunity, I would eat Bar-b-que chips, cookies, soup, sandwiches, candy bars etc.  All washed down with Dr. Pepper or Punch flavored So-Be!  I would even sneak ice cream every chance I got.  Elaine made the most awesome salads and pasta.  I would always have double helpings.  Of course fruit and yogurt were also a high priority on my meal bags.Pity on any crew member that just happened to have some food or a plate laying around when I was close by.  My hands would reach out and grab any and all.  I ate and I ate and I ate.  I could not believe I was able to consume so many calories and yet keep riding.  By the time I finished RAAM, my weight was back up to 152 lbs.  So basically, I gained 10 lbs. during RAAM.  I bet not many RAAM riders can top that!!