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What do you eat before you ski?

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Segsxi
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As I sit down and eat one thing that came to my mind is What if.. the foods you eat before you go skiing have a direct effect on your performance? Now Obviously i’m not a nutrition expert(I barely remembered how to spell nutrition). However from my own observations I know that when I eat heavy before I go out, I usually get more fatigue and more cramps.. vs when I eat lightly or just enough, I tend to get less fatigue, no cramping, and an overall better feeling while on the mountain.

On any given ski day I will only eat breakfast which is never too big, probably a couple eggs, fruit, + water and energy drink. I’ll take a break now and then just to drink water. Then at the end of the day I go all out and eat whatever I want to.. usually a slice of pizza at the Rat.
Nov 26 2017 10:11PM
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theabortionator
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SegsxiAs I sit down and eat one thing that came to my mind is What if.. the foods you eat before you go skiing have a direct effect on your performance?



Well in that case. Better stock up!


Nov 26 2017 10:46PM
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TheDoughAbides
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ditch the energy drink
Nov 26 2017 10:57PM
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WoFIowz
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Obviously you're gonna have more energy if you eat a breakfast full of complex carbs (e.g. Potatoes, old fashioned oatmeal, grits, etc.) and some sort of protein.

But I bet most of us don't strive to do that everyday. Me, well it's whatever I feel like that day. Breakfast sandwiches from Dunkin rock or anywhere for that matter. Either a coffee or a redbull.

Worst preski breakfast ever was in Vermont. We left early to get first chair on a pow day. Too early for hotel breakfast. Nowhere open that had food. Room didn't have a microwave. Didn't even think about a gas station. I ate cold salmon and baked potato. Gagged halfway through, but was probably the most powerful breakfast food I've ever had haha.
Nov 26 2017 11:13PM
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matt_720
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I usually have a smoothie ir something for brel..then when i get up there and i do a couple runs then for lunch i usually have some pizza from the local joint and some water /ice tea or a rockstar
Nov 26 2017 11:51PM
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MountainInMyMind
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it's not really a food, but a glass of orange juice is great for keeping away thigh cramps
Nov 26 2017 11:56PM
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3mania
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Fruit w/ yogurt
bowl of cereal
3 eggs scrambled w/ chicken or some kind of meat in there
Banana
6 cups of coffee
Nov 27 2017 1:32AM
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Obie.
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1 Baby Fetus washed down with Colt 45

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Nov 27 2017 1:42AM
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fluffyclouds
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I'm usually a disoriented zombie in the mornings so doing my best to make sure I got some overnight oatmeal in the fridge along enough cold brew coffee to drink and take with me.

Huge revulsion for me since I learned about those two life savers, highly recommended.
Nov 27 2017 1:57AM
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Session
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2 egg mcmuffins and a cup of coffee. #science
Nov 27 2017 2:41AM
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strayln_Skier
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Coffee. Cheese and ham croissant.
Nov 27 2017 2:44AM
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strayln_Skier
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fluffycloudsI'm usually a disoriented zombie in the mornings so doing my best to make sure I got some overnight oatmeal in the fridge along enough cold brew coffee to drink and take with me.

Huge revulsion for me since I learned about those two life savers, highly recommended.


Go to bed earlier?
Nov 27 2017 3:10AM
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Dddsz
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Piece of bacon or something and a cup of water.
Nov 27 2017 9:15AM
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FIRAT
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I try to eat pussy as often as I possibly can. At the end of the day you are what you eat right?
Nov 27 2017 9:55AM
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JohnJonsz
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banana, pb&j, 5mg gummie. lots of water. If I have supplies and time, a smoothie and or an omelette .

mid day I drink a physiophsx lpr lemonade protein mix that I carry in powder form all day and mix with water... nice non alcohol drink that decreases soreness. Also pizza, fruit snacks, melvin headies and pbr

skiing bell to bell for days on end is initially pretty tough on the body no matter how hard you trained in offseason, so treat yo self right
Nov 27 2017 10:26AM
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MEcOM2
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Last week, two mini skillet bowls from Taco Bell and a cold brew coffee from starbucks. Lunch was a ricebowl with chicken and herbs, with the energy drink. Finished the day and drove home for three hours from that. Damn I'm healthy.
Nov 27 2017 1:41PM
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WildEuro99
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I usually hace a croissant for breakfast with chocolate milk, and pick up a lot of cookies to eat during chairlifts. I never stop to eat, and I have a full lunch after I end up my day, over 5-6pm (resorts usually close at 5-5:30pm here).
Nov 27 2017 1:57PM
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lil.Boye
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omelet on some toast. put cheese and some ham on the omelet, it's the tits.
Nov 27 2017 2:07PM
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shredasaurus
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bacon egg and cheese from the lodge
Nov 27 2017 2:11PM
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.FRY.
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TheDoughAbidesditch the energy drink


this, the pros don't actually drink Red Bull every day
Nov 27 2017 2:42PM
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WoFIowz
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.Frythis, the pros don't actually drink Red Bull every day


Oh no doubt. I agree completely and yeah caffeine is a diuretic so if you're not hydrated it isn't great. I liked redbull before it was big and in your face like it is today. I prefer it for the taste and the fact that it has caffeine. Also b vitamins and taurine. Coffee works great too and is cheaper. Really it's just personal preference, but none of this means anything if you skimp on quality breakfast foods.
Nov 27 2017 3:56PM
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JohnJonsz
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Segsxiwhen I eat ACID lightly or just enough, I tend to get less fatigue, no cramping, and an overall better feeling while on the mountain.
ftfy
Nov 27 2017 4:00PM
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theabortionator
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Pocket bacon and or pocket tots is pretty clutch. Or a nice breakfast sandwich. A lot of times I don't eat breakfast though. Depends on weather there are some deals at /near the mountain.
Nov 27 2017 4:18PM
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PhippyKinz
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I try to go on the larger side for breakfast, simply because lunch tends to be nothing or ramen. I always go two pancakes, with a small side of bacon/sausage (which ever ones in the fridge), and two eggs. I find the sugars from the pancakes and syrup give me the energy to make it to the slopes, and the eggs and bacon sustain me through out the day. I rarely half to bust out the ramen, as it does keep me going till close. However, pancakes take time, so when I'm running late a bagel with peanut butter and jelly works well enough.
Nov 27 2017 4:37PM
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oxiclean
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Breakfast, Sometimes lunch b4 I hit the slopes.
Nov 27 2017 10:09PM
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KeeganKil
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Guts
Eattheguts.com
Nov 28 2017 12:16PM
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skistupid
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Croissants.
Nov 28 2017 3:02PM
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EscapeTheGape
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personally, I eat ass before I ski.
Nov 28 2017 7:02PM
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-eREKTion-
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Breakfast burritos. I'll normally go with the el classico; eggs, bacon, cheese, hashbrowns, and tapatio. Sometimes I'll mix it up with the trashy trailer park; eggs, bacon, fried chicken (usually leftovers), green chilis (or jalepenos), and lots of cheese. Usually, I'll have a dark beer and a glass of water with my breakfast as well.
Nov 28 2017 7:09PM
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DirtYStylE
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EscapeTheGapeass


If that isn't on the menu.... I usually stop at this deli shop on the way to the mountain. Half a sub for breakfast, other half for lunch. $5 for a day of food
Nov 29 2017 5:15PM
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_Jeffrey_
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McDonald's sausage mcmuffin and a dr. pepper
Nov 29 2017 5:16PM
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JacksonScott
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By far the best B-fast I make is by getting 3 pieces of turkey bacon, cut them into little peices, put them in a pan and cook them with olive oil, just before they are done, i crack 2 or 3 eggs into the pan with the turkey bacon in it, then put 1/4 cup ish of raw oats in the same pan, then a handful of mexican blend cheese or any cheese i have. Scramble that shit up and put it in a burrito wrap. homemade breakfast burrito thats healthy, not too filling, and gives me lots of energy.

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Nov 30 2017 10:52AM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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4 bowls but only 1 is cereal




The other 3 are oatmeal

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Nov 30 2017 3:52PM
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WoFIowz
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_tacquito_4 bowls but only 1 is cereal



The other 3 are oatmeal

**This post was edited on Nov 30th 2017 at 3:53:52pm


Really? I thought you would have eaten these for breakfast...

Nov 30 2017 4:24PM
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cheerio
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IsitWinterYet17Really? I thought you would have eaten these for breakfast...



If it makes you feel any better I do eat cheerios every morning

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Nov 30 2017 4:37PM
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Brewnt
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I go with a good bacon egg and cheese with maybe some cereal when I wake up then on the ride I’ll eat some pretezels . I can’t imagine eating light on a ski day I would die
Nov 30 2017 4:54PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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IsitWinterYet17Really? I thought you would have eaten these for breakfast...




Nah thats lunch
Dec 1 2017 3:07PM
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Park.
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theabortionatorPocket bacon and or pocket tots is pretty clutch. Or a nice breakfast sandwich. A lot of times I don't eat breakfast though. Depends on weather there are some deals at /near the mountain.


toast a bagel in the AM with peanut butter and shit, bring a pocket bagel. pocket bagel gets everyone hyped when theres no food on the hill. Pocket fruit like an apple or orange gives you energy midday.

I can say that my pocket bagel has come in clutch many times for people besides me. Gotta spread the love.
Dec 1 2017 3:50PM
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WoFIowz
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Park.toast a bagel in the AM with peanut butter and shit, bring a pocket bagel. pocket bagel gets everyone hyped when theres no food on the hill. Pocket fruit like an apple or orange gives you energy midday.

I can say that my pocket bagel has come in clutch many times for people besides me. Gotta spread the love.


You eat shit for breakfast?
Dec 1 2017 3:51PM
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.FRY.
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McDonalds has evolved to the point where I'm not ashamed to eat it. They has some good stuff now.
Dec 1 2017 7:56PM
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WoFIowz
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.FryMcDonalds has evolved to the point where I'm not ashamed to eat it. They has some good stuff now.


It's funny people who rag on McDonald's will go to Dunkin and eat, yet the quality of McDonald's egg sandwiches (the actual egg) is 100 times better than Dunkin or Tim Hortons, etc.
Dec 1 2017 8:14PM
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.FRY.
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have*
Dec 1 2017 8:54PM
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Segsxi
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.FryMcDonald's has evolved to the point where I'm not ashamed to eat it. They has some good stuff now.

No lie, every time I walk into their bathrooms now I get that "I dont want to even go to the bathroom here because it's too clean" type of vibes. That's just my local McDonald's though. As far as the overall menu, I must admit McDonald's outdid themselves. Now if they can get that fucking ice cream machine working again that would be great.
Dec 1 2017 10:08PM
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WoFIowz
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SegsxiNo lie, every time I walk into their bathrooms now I get that "I dont want to even go to the bathroom here because it's too clean" type of vibes. That's just my local McDonald's though. As far as the overall menu, I must admit McDonald's outdid themselves. Now if they can get that fucking ice cream machine working again that would be great.


Omg haha right. "I'm sorry but our ice cream machine is broken right now". I just want a goddamn Oreo McFlurry!
Dec 1 2017 10:36PM
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dustygoldflakes
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Pussy
Dec 3 2017 1:21AM
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yungcurv
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Cinnamon Rolls every time
Dec 3 2017 4:42PM
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Brule.
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Can't go wrong with an omlette or a bagel in the morning with a cup of coffee. Then at the hill I'll usually have fruit and granola bars in my bag with a water bottle to refill whenever I need to. The end of the day is always best to pig out, though, so I'll end up eating whatever I can get my hands on.
Dec 3 2017 6:06PM
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Titus69
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Usually at home I’ll have some cereal, a yogurt drink and maybe some fruit. Otherwise it’s a bagel and a donut, but with Red Bull that kills me.
Often unable to shit at 5:30am so sometimes I just grab a clif bar for the road.
Dec 3 2017 6:28PM
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