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 take 24 ounces of coffee and 3 or 4 peanut butter & jelly sandwiches with me to meets. The PBJ works well for me because I get carbs and protein and it doesn't give me any digestive problems. My normal daily coffee intake is 0 ounces, so later I have trouble getting to sleep, but it's worth it :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
I take 24 ounces of coffee and 3 or 4 peanut butter & jelly sandwiches with me to meets. The PBJ works well for me because I get carbs and protein and it doesn't give me any digestive problems. My normal daily coffee intake is 0 ounces, so later I have trouble getting to sleep, but it's worth it :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
