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Post by fastpitch1998 on Oct 6, 2009 14:17:47 GMT -6
I have a girl in fast pitch softball. It seems when tournament time comes around she has an awful time getting her day started. In the mornings she seems sluggish and out of energy. As the day progresses she seems to perk up and play all out. At first I thought it was nerves but I am wondering now if I can feed her something that can really boost her metabolism. I am talking about healthy foods not energy drinks or enhancing products. Does anybody have any ideas out there. Also we are hydrating the night before the games but it seems I need to do something else.
I would appreciate any input.
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Post by skem22 on Oct 6, 2009 19:08:43 GMT -6
i always did carb loaded meals the night before like spaghetti and meatballs or lasgna...then the morning of eat a good breakfast with complex carbs (ie whole grains) and protein...gotta have the protien to sustain you. either like scrambled eggs and wheat toast or like a whole wheat bagel with cream cheese (cream cheese has a decent amount of protein in it). depending if she wants to eat heavy or light.
even when i was 12 or 13 i was always pretty aware of what i would consume pre, during and post game. i never ate "ball park" food...i always brought cheese, veggies, and stuff to make sandwhiches in a cooler.
i was never a morning person, so it simply may be that she takes a lil longer to wake up. even in college when i played the earliest game was 11 and i usually never started (pitching) that game, because my coach knew i was better later in the day and we had a girl that was an early person....
anyways, hope this helps!
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hrct
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Post by hrct on Oct 6, 2009 19:46:21 GMT -6
I always thought a RED MOUNTAIN DEW AND A SNICKERS worked pretty well. Just kidding!!!!!!!!!!!! Please keep posting on this subject. I know several girls who are slow starters. I would love to hear what others think or do.
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Post by Riptide '99 on Oct 6, 2009 20:18:08 GMT -6
My daughter eats a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat toast. And sometimes a boiled egg. But.....she also sleeps in the car on the way to the tournament. Not sure which one works...lol.
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Post by skem22 on Oct 6, 2009 22:37:56 GMT -6
My daughter eats a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat toast. And sometimes a boiled egg. But.....she also sleeps in the car on the way to the tournament. Not sure which one works...lol. haha...oh that extra 15 min on the way to the tournament lol...its like hitting the snooze button! peanut butter is great until you run your ass off and start puking it up...then you never quite see it the same lol! |
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Post by fastptch on Oct 7, 2009 6:51:29 GMT -6
skem22 right on the money once again.... Pasta at night and protein in the morning and through the day. Don't forget getting to bed early too. Good sprints, warm-up before the game to get the girls blood flowing will pump them up.... My dd does not eat the hamburgers at the concession stand. She likes her tuna sandwiches and fruit for lunch. Eggs with melted cheese and strawberries cut up in the morning for breakfast... Peanut butter is a great source of protein... Oh and a big bucket of bubble gum in the dugout for the girls!!
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Post by Riptide '99 on Oct 7, 2009 12:41:51 GMT -6
My daughter eats a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat toast. And sometimes a boiled egg. But.....she also sleeps in the car on the way to the tournament. Not sure which one works...lol. haha...oh that extra 15 min on the way to the tournament lol...its like hitting the snooze button! peanut butter is great until you run your ass off and start puking it up...then you never quite see it the same lol! No...most of our tournaments are at least an hour away. So, that and the peanut butter works for us. |
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Post by fastpitch1998 on Oct 8, 2009 5:46:42 GMT -6
The fruit I can get her to eat. The eggs I'm having no luck with. She loves pasta so I'll give her a belly full the night before. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I can take to the games. I'll see how it goes and let you guys know. Thanks for the replies it's been very helpful. It's kinda hard with such a picky eater. And hey I tried the red mountain dew and snickers, it really works LOL. There's one for me! Thanks guys. Oh skem I hope she can keep the peanut butter down, don't want to know how that tastes the second time around. HAHA
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Post by skem22 on Oct 8, 2009 23:29:31 GMT -6
i'm a pretty picky eater as well...its about finding what they would generally eat that has the right components. we would do food journals in college to find out what are typical diet consisted of and changed it all around to be a lil healthier and better for the physical activity and exertion we were putting out. its amazing how much better you feel when you eat better! also, after we did that we would find out our tendencies or normalcies and use those to develop good pregame meals.
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Post by skem22 on Oct 8, 2009 23:31:53 GMT -6
oh i just thought of something, it is semi related....
does your daughter (or maybe you before) have a "lucky" meal.....once we had a session with our sports psychologists and he flat out told us that scientifically a "lucky" meal does not do anyting for you. but if you think a meal or something is lucky and you eat it before every game or have a ritual etc...it gives you the mental edge that may positively effect your play. it was a really interesting session but just curious on everyone's thoughts on "lucky" meals...
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Post by fastptch on Oct 9, 2009 8:03:43 GMT -6
if you add a piece of melted cheese on top of the scramble eggs or ketchup for dipping they may eat it. Cottage cheese and canned fruit is also great source of protein with a piece of wheat toast. Most kids do not eat healthy but if you keep telling them that "athletes" always eat healthy they will listen. Or you can say "Jennie Finch" always eats this for breakfast before a game. Or whoever they idol. Good luck - let us know your progress...
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