food and footbag

SergeyKozlov · Post by **SergeyKozlov** » 01 Feb 2006 10:21

Meal before/while/after footbag session.

What should I eat before my training? And what time should pass after eating?

also drinking.

Sorry if some topic like this Already exist.

Caleb · Post by **Caleb** » 01 Feb 2006 10:31

I always equate footbag with running. It's almost a close comparison

Anyway, a distance runner's diet consists of about 70% carbs. So after a session I eat up some pasta for dinner or a granola bar as a snack. Things like that would probably be best.

Obviously eating a normally healthy diet is important but this is just a suggestion that grains are slightly better than meats to include, but don't exclude either of them. (I think I may have just wrote nothing for two paragraphs. I hope this helps.)

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 01 Feb 2006 10:55

While playing, its very important to stay hydrated. Be sure to drink enough water when you play. Sports drinks with electrolytes, such as gatorade, can also be good. I've heard that a mix of the two is actually the best.

I don't recommend eating before or during play. I make a point to wait at least an hour after eating before playing. After playing, I find bananas to be really good, because they prevent cramps. The day before a session, it can be a good idea to "carbo-load." Eat lots of pasta or grains the day before, and you will have energy to play the next day.

I also don't recommend drinking too much alcohol the day before a big session. You end up sweating it out the next day, and everything is harder.

Zjeezy · Post by **Zjeezy** » 01 Feb 2006 11:50

i have recently started to eat a lot healthier, most of my diet now consits of some sort of protein and fruit with every meal. i also dont drink pop or anything carbonated or with caffeine in it. i think a healthy diet is key to help you have more energy.

Caleb · Post by **Caleb** » 01 Feb 2006 11:54

wow i didn't know that you sweat out alcohol the day after. before big runs and meets my friends and i used to call the drinking/partying "carbo-loading" hahaha

Iron Clad Ben · Post by **Iron Clad Ben** » 01 Feb 2006 12:49

I second the don't eat before shredding. At our local session on Saturday I ate a $*&#load of mexican food for lunch and immediately jumped into the circle. Within 10 minutes huge cramps hit and I had to sit it out for another 10 minutes, STUPID!

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Bander87 · Post by **Bander87** » 01 Feb 2006 14:54

fetusmaster wrote:i have recently started to eat a lot healthier, most of my diet now consits of some sort of protein and fruit with every meal. i also dont drink pop or anything carbonated or with caffeine in it. i think a healthy diet is key to help you have more energy.

I have acuatly been making an effort to eat healthier too, almost the same thing as you, eating more bananas, bananas, eggs.... and no soda.
I definatly think what you eat depends on what kind of energy you have.

Bander87 · Post by **Bander87** » 01 Feb 2006 14:56

Iron Clad Ben wrote:I second the don't eat before shredding. At our local session on Saturday I ate a $*&#load of mexican food for lunch and immediately jumped into the circle. Within 10 minutes huge cramps hit and I had to sit it out for another 10 minutes, STUPID!

Kinda funny that you mentioned that. A star cross country and track runner was saying this morning that she had mexican food the other day before she ran and she couldn't even run 20 minutes. She said she "passe out" on her floor when she got home (probably not literally passed out).

hakkpakk · Post by **hakkpakk** » 01 Feb 2006 16:42

Before a session, I drink up to 5 bottles of water before at school, within a 7 hour period. Seems to help alot.

Guest_2 · Post by **Guest_2** » 02 Feb 2006 14:21

I eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich before I shred during lunch, I think it slows me down a bit.

hakkpakk wrote:Before a session, I drink up to 5 bottles of water before at school, within a 7 hour period. Seems to help alot.

Every five contacts you must need a pee break

Iron Clad Ben wrote:Meat is bad for you, the planet and of course the animals it's made out of. Learn more:
http://www.goveg.com/vegetarian101.asp

True dat! Veggies unite!

How far ahead should one consume carbs? Like pasta?

Slowsis · Post by **Slowsis** » 02 Feb 2006 14:25

I suggest drinking a large glass of red wine before a session.

Don't ask why...but it works!!!!

Guest_2 · Post by **Guest_2** » 07 Feb 2006 13:25

The red wine dealio is actually for older folks. The benefits of drinking one glass of red wine a day is for post-menopausal women and middle aged men

jon · Post by **jon** » 07 Feb 2006 17:59

maltodextrin
dextrose
whey protein
cold water

jake · Post by **jake** » 09 Feb 2006 00:14

[quote="TheVindicator"]I eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich before I shred during lunch, I think it slows me down a bit.

yeah i wouldnt recomend bread cause itsl like a sponge like my parents always used to say thats why they make u eat it when your little and you throw up and as for drinking i love gatorade just like water but tastes better

funklovesfootbag · Post by **funklovesfootbag** » 10 Feb 2006 12:29

Everyone is different... I'd say no alcohol and low sugar, high carbs, some fruit or protein also. Usually hunger is the reason I stop playing... so I try and eat right before a session and sometimes have energy bars while I'm playing. WATER is crucial.

dontlikespam · Post by **dontlikespam** » 10 Feb 2006 13:43

I'd assume it's the same for any type of workout. Good mix of protein and carbs. Before i go rock climbing i sometimes stop in salad works and get a chicken ceaser what wrap. Had the chicken, egg whites and the wheat wrap, along with greens. I also bring a banana with me for an energy boost if i need it. Another thing i like to eat for protein is edamame, steamed, very lightly salted soy beans. I don't even like beans and those things are delicious.

logan · Post by **logan** » 10 Feb 2006 18:42

i eat pretty much whatever i want and dont really pay attention to what I am "supposed" to eat or what is "healthy." If the good Lord wants me to become fat then i will become fat. plus shred comes from the soul anyway, no soda or double whopper with cheese is gonna stop that.

Guest_2 · Post by **Guest_2** » 11 Feb 2006 17:13

logan wrote:i eat pretty much whatever i want and dont really pay attention to what I am "supposed" to eat or what is "healthy." If the good Lord wants me to become fat then i will become fat. plus shred comes from the soul anyway, no soda or double whopper with cheese is gonna stop that.

I don't know if you were serious about that, but that's like saying you won't need medical treatment when you're sick because you will live or die regardless because your higher power has already decided it. That's a pretty ridiculous thing to say.

logan · Post by **logan** » 11 Feb 2006 20:59

I was just messin. but seriously, i dont pay much attention besides the fact that i do try to stay away from sodas. I drink a lot of diet sodas though. does anyone know if diet sodas are still bad for you?

Bander87 · Post by **Bander87** » 12 Feb 2006 19:26

logan wrote:I was just messin. but seriously, i dont pay much attention besides the fact that i do try to stay away from sodas. I drink a lot of diet sodas though. does anyone know if diet sodas are still bad for you?

DIET KILLS!

Diet soda is a lot worse than regular for sure.