Iowa veteran one-quarter of the way done hiking Appalachian Trail
He's currently making his way through Virginia, meeting new people and still taking in breathtaking views.
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In this update, Joedy shows us the food he carries and consumes daily on the trail.
He estimates he's eating 3,000 to 4,000 calories a day and still losing weight, 17.5 pounds down in a little over a month.
Joedy has less than 1,700 miles to go until the end of the trail in Maine. He hopes to get there by the last week of August.
If you'd like to follow along, follow his Facebook page: On the Appalachian Trail with Joedy.
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