Appetite

It's common knowledge that cycle touring increases your appetite. I expected a moderate increase, but today I realized the extent of how much more I am eating these days. I am a bit frightened that I was able to pack in a three-egg omelette with a bowl of oatmeal this morning, even after the colossal steak I ate last night. This evening I had a couple of regular-sized burgers and several cups of mixed green salad. I suppose part of this appetite is from slight dehydration, but I never imagined that four hours of cycling every day could kick your body into a completely different gear. it's an interesting process watching your body change.