DID YOU LOSE WEIGHT OR FEEL ANY HEALTH BENEFITS FROM THE MUD PLUGGING?

[JulesyBoy]

It was hard-core but did you feel the benefits!?

[rivalschools.price]

If aching all over, especially my shoulder blades(!), is 'feeling the benefit' then yes.

[Larraht]

I actually apparently gained 8lb to my horror! However I think that it was probably swelling to my legs from welly boots as 4lb has mysteriously disappeared since Monday evening. So no. The mud did not turn me into a pro-athlete.

[sedra]

No

[NoBallGames]

1 minute ago, Larraht said:

I actually apparently gained 8lb to my horror! However I think that it was probably swelling to my legs from welly boots as 4lb has mysteriously disappeared since Monday evening. So no. The mud did not turn me into a pro-athlete.

LOL we got back and I asked my partner if she lost weight because it was like a gauntlet and she said the same thing! She was like "I gained 7 lbs somehow." It sure felt like we were all pro-athlete training holy smokes. Maybe it is 7lbs of leg and back muscle 

[Crazyfool01]

lost 1kg

[Crazyfool01]

oh but gained an infected leg

[Slugworth]

I mud plugged and got severely constipated.

[Glastobuddy]

Yep, done 5lbs and trudged 65 miles over the 5 days 

[rubenz]

If I hadn't drunk about 10,000 calories of booze I reckon I would have lost a few pounds but stayed the same. Had been working on the strength and fitness in the run up and been putting in some long cycle rides which really helped with the muddy conditions. In previous years I have been fooked after a muddy one but was not too bad this time.

[Michaels denim shorts]

I didn't measure my distance but it was a fucking lot. Way more than usual, & in that mud added to the work out. Didn't drink anywhere near what I have in previous years 

I lost a bit of weight over all. Happy times 

[djdavejohnson]

First post-Glasto gym tonight after work and weighed myself - I had lost 2kg! Very pleased with that!

[kevbizarre]

Yes deffo lost but than pigged out yesterday so probably back to normal now

[Peroni]

After 18 mths of crossfit training this was my first Glastonbury where I didn't have any leg pain or back pain from standing or trudging through the mud and across site really pleased I only gained 1lb... I normally pack on half a stone with all my eating 

[RobertProsineckisLighter]

I measured the distance from out car to our tent. Just shy of 2.8km. We did two trips aswell as some of our group couldn't arrive till late Thursday so had most of their gear too. 

Lost about 7lb probably mainly dehydration. 

[myers]

lost 4lb and felt strong all week due to mountain biking for the last 12 mths !  bring on next year ! 

[verrymerry]

I haven't checked but I suspect I've gained weight, I certainly don't feel healthy

[jparx]

I lost about 1/3 of a stone over the course of festival, which was a real surprise since I ate pretty well the whole time! 

[arcade fireman]

I ate and drank very well and lost 1.5kg. So one benefit at least. 

[bekimo]

Lost weight. Gained an infection in my ankle and a really nasty chest infection that the doctor has told me will put me in hospital if it's not cleared up by Friday. Swings and roundabouts!!! 

[fingers_mark]

No leg or back pain. This is a first. Must be stronger legs from taking up running.

Put on a couple of pounds and that'll be the cider.

[Trout Mask Replica]

I think the pulling of the mud at my feet may have helped stretch out my sciatic nerve. 

I've had this for years and surprisingly it's better than ever after Glastonbury.

[Sidasta]

Gained half a pound. I'm fine with that. It's probably water weight anyway.

I took up running (doing my first 5k event on Saturday), which probably helped the fact that I had absolutely no leg aches or similar issues during or after. I lost another stone in advance of the festival - I'm now officially "healthy" according to the BMI chart thing for the first time in my life. I felt energised throughout the festival, drank lots of water, ate well whilst still indulging, and I really feel like it helped make this year the best Glastonbury so far.

Only issues were on my shoulders on the Wednesday and the Monday morning, and could barely move my left arm on the drive home - thank the cat gods for automatic transmission...

[Charm]

I've lost half a stone, been pigging out since I got home to try and build myself up a bit, feel like the mud has sucked all the life out of me. 
Charm x

[eFestivals]

every time I see this thread title my first thought is "spam" - which of course it's not. It's the "lose weight" bit, a staple of spam.

Carry on.