So in preparation for the ILMSA State Meet and for Nationals I feel it's important for us to take a moment to focus on the nutritional aspects our bodies need especially during competition.
Now - this comes from me - who when I usually give my list of events at a meet - people usually get bug eyed and ask if I'm positively insane. (You can sub "positively" with several other words ending in "ing"). That being said - I'm starting to feel like I've managed to capture that balance of nutrition during a meet that allows me to not feel bloated -but simultaneously - full of energy on the demands that I put on my body.
I personally don't do anything different with my diet before a meet. I feel that that only puts extra stress on your digestive system to adjust. During a meet - I pretty much strictly consume fruits (any will suffice, but I like bananas) and tons of water. After the meet - I love me some protein. Keeps me from over eating too.
What works for you? What do you eat? What do you drink? Is there something you eat before a meet? Something during? After? Perhaps this is something that can help you SFF Ande? ;)
I generally don't do anything different the night before other than try to eat a full meal. In other words, eat enough dinner (often I'm not "full" when I finish dinner). The day of the meet I have plenty of bananas for during the meet. Occasionally I have Trader Joe's peanut butter filled crackers for some protein as well. And, most importantly, protein drink for after the meet to help recover.
I generally don't do anything different the night before other than try to eat a full meal. In other words, eat enough dinner (often I'm not "full" when I finish dinner). The day of the meet I have plenty of bananas for during the meet. Occasionally I have Trader Joe's peanut butter filled crackers for some protein as well. And, most importantly, protein drink for after the meet to help recover.
