Help me help myself.

gdc2506
gdc2506 Posts: 46 Member
Okay MFP foodies, help a guy out here. (laymans terms here please?)

Weather permitting (it's supposed to rain here all week), this week will be my first weekend on the ball field. I'm thinking that I'm as prepared physically as I've been in a long time. (Note: I'm not where I want to be, but I'm better than I have been).

Now I need to make a plan for food because as you all can guess, ballpark food isn't health food at all and...

I NEED A FOOD PLAN

things I do know..

- Water consumption will be there, I drink about 2 bottles of water per game and I don't do soda.
- There will be fruits and vegetables.

what I want to know is what kind of foods do I take with me that will provide me with the fuel I need for a long hard day (8 am - 10 pm, 2 hours on, 1 hour off) or 2?

Replies

  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    When I am busy during the day and won't be home I typically pack things like the following:

    veggies with a small container of dip
    cut up fruit or things like grapes etc
    wraps with lots of protien
    cheese and crackers
    celery with peanut butter
    boiled eggs

    sometimes depending on the weather I will pack a steel thermos with soups etc

    As you can tell it is easy to hold food.

    But to be honest sometimes I just grab that burger and fries too..
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    To add to SezxyStef's input which is all pretty good stuff I like the following for a fast healthy snack;

    Almonds, protein and/or snack bars, and a peanut butter samich. For the fruit I do orange slices and bananas, and when in season melons.

    I spend hours on the field a week coaching both soccer and baseball and these are my staples (plus Stef's foods). As well you should have a sports drink to replace your electrolytes.
  • pinkshiningstar
    pinkshiningstar Posts: 141 Member
    I'll sometimes keep on hand a pouch of Tuna... either plain or the premixed tuna salad (for 100cals you can't go wrong).... with half of a pita pocket. It's filling, tasty, and doesn't need to be refrigerated!
  • To add to SezxyStef's input which is all pretty good stuff I like the following for a fast healthy snack;

    Almonds, protein and/or snack bars, and a peanut butter samich. For the fruit I do orange slices and bananas, and when in season melons.

    I spend hours on the field a week coaching both soccer and baseball and these are my staples (plus Stef's foods). As well you should have a sports drink to replace your electrolytes.

    I think this along with the SezxyStef suggestions have pretty much got it covered. Good luck on the field.