Hi -
I'm going to my first practice tonight -- my first organized swim practice since before I was in High School -- and I have what may be a stupid question.
The practice is at 8:30 pm and ends at 10 pm. I obviously need to eat dinner beforehand, but when and how much? Does anyone have any pre-practice meal advice for me?
Josh
Phelps put it the simplest way for me - CARBS before and PROTEIN after. So, about an hour or so prior to your practice, have a bagel and low-fat cream cheese (Missy Franklin's choice). Then, after practice, have a protein bar and some Greek Yogurt; or a chicken ***; or fish, if you like it. Add veggies to either before or after as well and you're all set! :)
Phelps put it the simplest way for me - CARBS before and PROTEIN after. So, about an hour or so prior to your practice, have a bagel and low-fat cream cheese (Missy Franklin's choice). Then, after practice, have a protein bar and some Greek Yogurt; or a chicken ***; or fish, if you like it. Add veggies to either before or after as well and you're all set! :)
