2 day Rock Festival while on LCHF/Keto
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megemrj
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Advice please. Its a two day rock festival. 10 hours one day and 11 the other. There is no re-entry allowed. Once you are admitted each day, no leaving or you can't get back in.
I can't take in bags, food, cooler, or drinks (only 1 unopened & sealed water bottle is allowed per person) into the venue. My food plan is meat, meat, and more meat with maybe a little vegs but def no chips, bread, or grains.. I usually have a honey bourbon and sprite but thinking not this time.
I am concerned about dehydration along with my magnesium and sodium. It will be in Florida, very hot. Last year it rained but gave little reprieve to the heat.
Any suggestions to keep my electrolytes in check or seasoned tricks for eating low carb at festivals??
I currently supplement with liquid magnesium and pink Himalayan salt.
I can't take in bags, food, cooler, or drinks (only 1 unopened & sealed water bottle is allowed per person) into the venue. My food plan is meat, meat, and more meat with maybe a little vegs but def no chips, bread, or grains.. I usually have a honey bourbon and sprite but thinking not this time.
I am concerned about dehydration along with my magnesium and sodium. It will be in Florida, very hot. Last year it rained but gave little reprieve to the heat.
Any suggestions to keep my electrolytes in check or seasoned tricks for eating low carb at festivals??
I currently supplement with liquid magnesium and pink Himalayan salt.
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Pickles would help you with hydration. Beef jerky would be both easy and help with salt as well.
You could also plan to fast for most of the day (maybe only eat some pickles as needed) and eat your food in one "meal". That may just be easier.
There are probably food booths that will have meat options too If you don't want to pack everything. You may be able to find food vendor info on the festival website.2 -
I would avoid drinking alcohol as it can be very dehydrating and stick with buying bottled water after you finish the one you can bring in. People on here have talked about sodium tablets, that might be a solution for some backup sodium if you feel sluggish, you should be able to pop some in your pocket and take them in.
Foodwise, there are always great meat options at festivals. Look for some kabobs or some type of meat on a stick. Worst case scenario yiu can always get a hamburger or hot dog and toss the bun. That's what I love about this woe, you don't have to give up the social stuff.
Have fun!!4 -
I have had luck getting nuts, beef jerky, etc past security guards if they are in sealed, factory labeled, original packaging and I say "I have dietary restrictions/allergies that make it difficult/dangerous for me to eat at the food vendors. Please..." They might let you through with them (or, you'll get the jerk who makes you throw them away). Also, double-check with the festival page to make sure they're not going to have an "eco information booth" or something along those lines. A few I've been to lately have had refillable water bottle stations. In that case you can re-fill the water bottle you bring. Or stick a flat-pack "platypus" water bottle in your pocket for filling. Cargo shorts are a big bonus here...or a significant other with cargo shorts
if you can't take in a small purse/bag. My husband feels like my pack-mule sometimes, I think . 4 -
There will most likely be sausage, burgers, chicken on a stick. Get everything without bread and you should be ok.4
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I have gone to festivals gluten free for years which isn't necessarily low carb but usually ends up being. I have successfully snuck nuts in each year. I carry a little backpack and they don't do a great job of searching it at the festivals I attend. I usually try to fast as much as possible. If I do eat I get a bunless burger.2
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Stuff. It. Everywhere.
I'd fill up pockets with baggies of nuts, beef jerky, etc. You have a bra, too. Just saying. LOL1 -
Thanks Everyone for the good ideas! Wish I could take in a small bag like in the past but they are pretty strict. This is our 3rd year going and each year the list grows and grows for things we can't bring.
I may try the salt tablets. Thinking my bra will be filled.
My son and I usually wear cargo shorts so those will be filled as well. 2 -
I would plan on eating a huge meal prior to heading to the festival and then just fast until afterwards. 10 hours isn't a long fast and when you get home you will be tired and ready for a nice end of day meal. Mostly just have fun.1
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re: those suggesting OMAD, I'd only do that if you've done a longer fast before. If it's new to you, it might be easy to cave and eat stuff you'll regret later.0
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^^Hilarious! Wish that could be my one container!
I thought about the exact plan of large breakfast, fast, then large dinner. I currently do 5:2 but I don't think I can do the full 10 hours with no food in the heat. My teenager eating everything in sight all day would probably drive me right over into the "eating everything not nailed down" zone. Think I better eat something small at least, then have a big late dinner or a bpc.
Our hotel has buffet breakfast and I do plan to partake... A lot.
The not weighing my food is going to be an adjustment for me. That and not knowing exactly what is in my food. Fun will be had! I'm a HUGE metal head and cannot wait!
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Have fun! It sucks that they have so many prohibited items. We usually go to Carolina Rebellion and they are very lax. lol.0
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I am going to a 3-day country music festival in July that doesn't allow carry-ins of any kind...not even a water bottle. Luckily, my mom and I buy VIP tickets which includes all of our food and beverages and at night, there is a buffet that has all kinds of yummy meats. Last year when I went I was yet low-carb but this year I will be and I am going to try to stick to it...except for the alcohol I plan on consuming. With the VIP tickets we get all day beer, water, soda and then starting at 5:00 p.m. mixed drinks are included so I'm hoping they have a low-carb mixer for the vodka.
Have fun!!0 -
Have fun! It sucks that they have so many prohibited items. We usually go to Carolina Rebellion and they are very lax. lol.
We are going to Rockville! It's basically the same lineup of the Carolina Rebellion with a few differences. We thought about switching to the Rebellion this year but it conflicted with my work schedule.
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@petunia773
If our Festival had VIP tix like yours, I would def get them. Ours is pitiful and super expensive for the little they give. Which is why I have never bought them.
Ticket Info
VIP TICKETS INCLUDE:
Separate VIP entrance to venue
Access to VIP lounge area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food service (for purchase)
VIP-Only viewing area of main stage
Seated area with shade for dining
Private restroom facilities
Commemorative VIP Laminate0 -
@petunia773
If our Festival had VIP tix like yours, I would def get them. Ours is pitiful and super expensive for the little they give. Which is why I have never bought them.
Ticket Info
VIP TICKETS INCLUDE:
Separate VIP entrance to venue
Access to VIP lounge area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food service (for purchase)
VIP-Only viewing area of main stage
Seated area with shade for dining
Private restroom facilities
Commemorative VIP Laminate
"For purchase"?? Yeah, I'd pass on that VIP too. 0 -
What festival are you attending?0
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So far I have stuck close to plan.
Saturday-Ate a BIG breakfast at a local cafe. Drank water at Festival and ate small pack of beef jerky they gave away. Also had a monster energy drink, only 4 carbs per can (also a give away).
Today (Sunday)- ate large burger for breakfast and hope to keep same as yesterday at the festival.Hubs will have pizza waiting when I get to hotel tonight. Plan is to eat only toppings.
Thanks everyone for ur advice I really appreciate it!!
Having a blast
was in front row at Shinedown last night. 6
