This could be a misconception of mine but I always thought swimmers should be ravenous after swim practice. My son (13) swims for 2-2.5 hours and does not want to eat dinner after practice. He eats about 30 minutes before he leaves for practice but it's not a huge meal. Most days he skips dinner and goes to sleep without eating anything. I am concerned because 1. shouldn't he re-fuel his body after practice? and 2. not sure he is getting enough nutrition to sustain the level of effort that is needed. At the same time I want to trust his body to let him know when and how much he needs to eat. When I ask him he will say he is not hungry. Any advice?
I agree with the chocolate milk, and about not feeling hungry immediately after heavy exertion. (It may also be that being hungry makes him feel sickish, so he further doesn't want to eat, compounding the issue). Chocolate milk, or something relatively light - cheese & crackers & veg w/ dip, or something.
I agree with the chocolate milk, and about not feeling hungry immediately after heavy exertion. (It may also be that being hungry makes him feel sickish, so he further doesn't want to eat, compounding the issue). Chocolate milk, or something relatively light - cheese & crackers & veg w/ dip, or something.
