A typical meal plan for the day: 1:breakfast a.Glass of skim or 1% milk. b.granola bar c.piece of toast, butter if you want.
2:lunch a.Ham/Turkey/Chicken and cheese sandwich b.Glass of water c.2 servings of veggies d.Apple or Orange e.another fruit of some kind.
3:dinner a. A main dish with protein. b. vegetables, vary the color a bit- different nutrients. c. 2 glasses of milk, skim or 1% d. a spoonful of honey or something else sweet.
Meal plan for the night before an event: No matter what sport you play, except wrestling, a good dinner the night before might be the final piece to add to your training so that your performance is the best it can be. Here is what it should consist of. 1. Carbs, carbs, carbs. Carbohydrates are what provides the body with energy, fast. Athletes should consume a large helping of pasta for this part of the meal. You can definitely add sauce, but don't experiment with crazy spicy things, as you will regret it the next day. 2. Fruits and veggies. Fruit and vegetables contain key vitamins and minerals that help your body tick. It is always good to replenish these before competing. Vary the color of your veggies. Sounds childish, but you will get a larger variety of nutrients if you do. 3. Sports Drinks. Electrolytes help keep you hydrated. However, they are lost when you sweat. In order to stay competing well, they need to be replenished. To do this, drink one gatorade/ powerade for every two water bottles you drink. 4. Sleep. Your body repairs itself when you sleep, so it is vital to have a good night's rest before your competition. You should get at least 8 hours the night before.
ONE BIG TIP!
ReplyDeleteDo not drink soda/pop! It is terrible for your health and will not help you in workouts/runs.
Another decently large tip:
drink water throughout the day. Hydrating is very important to all body functions.
A typical meal plan for the day:
ReplyDelete1:breakfast
a.Glass of skim or 1% milk.
b.granola bar
c.piece of toast, butter if you want.
2:lunch
a.Ham/Turkey/Chicken and cheese sandwich
b.Glass of water
c.2 servings of veggies
d.Apple or Orange
e.another fruit of some kind.
3:dinner
a. A main dish with protein.
b. vegetables, vary the color a bit- different nutrients.
c. 2 glasses of milk, skim or 1%
d. a spoonful of honey or something else sweet.
Meal plan for the night before an event:
ReplyDeleteNo matter what sport you play, except wrestling, a good dinner the night before might be the final piece to add to your training so that your performance is the best it can be. Here is what it should consist of.
1. Carbs, carbs, carbs.
Carbohydrates are what provides the body with energy, fast. Athletes should consume a large helping of pasta for this part of the meal. You can definitely add sauce, but don't experiment with crazy spicy things, as you will regret it the next day.
2. Fruits and veggies.
Fruit and vegetables contain key vitamins and minerals that help your body tick. It is always good to replenish these before competing. Vary the color of your veggies. Sounds childish, but you will get a larger variety of nutrients if you do.
3. Sports Drinks.
Electrolytes help keep you hydrated. However, they are lost when you sweat. In order to stay competing well, they need to be replenished. To do this, drink one gatorade/ powerade for every two water bottles you drink.
4. Sleep.
Your body repairs itself when you sleep, so it is vital to have a good night's rest before your competition. You should get at least 8 hours the night before.