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  1. -E2- -E2- is offline

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    May 18th, 2007 (5/18/2007 7:53am)

    Off to join the Foxwoods Donks for the 10am and 2pm tournies.

    My backpack is full of fruit, protein bars, homemade iced tea, a red bull, and a diet coke.

    Gotta watch the waistline!!!!!

    Now please wish me some luck.
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    May 18th, 2007 (5/18/2007 9:47pm) in reply to -E2-

    You all eat Meat Pizza?
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  3. idc219 idc219 is offline

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    May 18th, 2007 (5/18/2007 9:54pm) in reply to -E2-

    get some of that v8 fusion to drink vegatable+fruit gives me energy
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    May 18th, 2007 (5/18/2007 9:58pm) in reply to idc219

    That's a good tip... Thanx
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  5. iminurhead iminurhead is offline

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    May 18th, 2007 (5/18/2007 10:09pm) in reply to -E2-

    playboy bunnies are always good.
  6. whostolemylighter whostolemylighter is offline

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    May 18th, 2007 (5/18/2007 10:17pm) in reply to -E2-

    I am no health nut by no means, but recently I was working on an article to post here(under submit articles, and hope it gets posted lol) that dealt with this very topic.

    Here is briefly what I have learned about food, and what to eat while plyaing(next topic was going to be what to drink, and I have done a bit of research on that already).

    Your brain needs certina neurotransimitters to properly function. 1 of those is serotonin, serotonin will effect your moods, thus making have a "high" one min and a "low" the next if things are going wrong.

    Also you need to make sure your blood sugar is level for you, if its to low, your body can in some cases get the "shakes", and thus your mental game will be affected as well.

    This is a short story based on what I have learned, I will post the article and hope for the best in the next day or two.

    As far as drinks, you want to aviod very caffinated drinks if you can help it due to the fact that a big dose of caffine will eventually wear off and cause you to "crash"(how many ppl need more then one cup of coffee for example to get through the day?). The same also goes for things heavy in sugar, natural sugars like the V8 that was mentioned above is good, mix that with some ice tea like you said you would have and you should be ok(dont actually mix the 2 in a glass, that would just be a bad idea lol). Me personally I like Arizona's green tea with ginseng and honey, ginseng is good for your mind/memory, green tea has some caffine, but not massive amts, and honey is good for your health. This way I never end up "crashing" from the drink wearing off.

    Hope I have helped,

    WSML
  7. tmacckk tmacckk is offline

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    May 18th, 2007 (5/18/2007 11:46pm) in reply to whostolemylighter

    you should try blueberries. lots and lots of blueberries. so many blueberries that even if the tv cameras are covering you that you just keep shoving them in your mouth spoonful after spoonful.
  8. shuttahbug shuttahbug is offline

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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 12:29am) in reply to whostolemylighter

    I'm a 3 large cups a day guy, but i don't really crash from the caffeine.
  9. IeatChipsYum IeatChipsYum is offline

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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 12:40am) in reply to -E2-

    Female Fish Taco
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 12:42am) in reply to IeatChipsYum

    blow for long sessions.
  11. whostolemylighter whostolemylighter is offline

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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 2:34am) in reply to shuttahbug

    Not everyone will crash, but alot of people do. I didnt used to crash when I was drinking 6 cups a day, because i spread them out so that I would never start to feel tired....I do not do that now though.

    It was just a precationary measure, it depends on how strong the coffee is as well. If you are drinking 3 weak cups a day, then you wont "really" crash due to the fact that its not much caffine.

    You do crash a bit though....

    Just an example, and wont always be the case.

    WSML
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 2:55am) in reply to hldngaflush

    natural vally oats and honey bars..very easy...fullfilling..
    tuna with chopped pickles and potatoe chips of your choice. all mashed together in a bowl.

    eat during breaks..never while your playing.
    if multiple..well then, u know.
    SMD all u lucky fucks out there..lol
     
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 3:03am) in reply to tmacckk

    lmao @ bashing jamie gold. so easy but sooooo fun!!
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 10:21am) in reply to -E2-

    I think the most important thing is to know what diet works for you. take note on how you feel after eating certain foods. try to avoid foods that are hard for your body to digest.( deep fried, starch, sugar.) I try to eat fruit, vegatables, and source o protein (chicken,fish,) avoid red meat.drink water avoid drinks w sugar caffiene and alcohol. I have friends that have had lots of sucess smokn weed. I used to smoke lots o weed but am cutting back for jiu- jitsu. I also have taken over counter drugsl like amino acids(glutamine, l-tryosine,and multivitamins. but am big on any right now.
    I reccomned tryn differant diets and try to be aware of how you feel physcally and mentally. find out what works best for you.
     
  15. HelenRNurse HelenRNurse is offline

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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 10:53am) in reply to lnettles

    Reduced fat Cheezit's........but I'm not very good with math.....If I eat 45 oz and the recommend amount is 15 oz, and the full fat amount is 5 oz, am I losing or gaining??/ LOL
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 11:19am) in reply to HelenRNurse

    butter, with sugar on it, cheetos, chocolate, candy, beer, liquer,fried chicken, entc entc
     
  17. JohnnyDenver JohnnyDenver is offline

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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 12:02pm) in reply to Believer82

    I'm with believer on this one. OP has a camel-back water thing for sure.
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 12:57pm) in reply to -E2-

    endamame
     
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 3:00pm) in reply to fitzfitz

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    lololololololololololol
     
  20. unfknbelievable unfknbelievable is offline

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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 3:02pm) in reply to FishOnTilt

    RAMEN noodles dry of course!!!!!!
  21. yomamanodros yomamanodros is offline

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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 3:12pm) in reply to unfknbelievable

    With or without the seasoning?
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 3:19pm) in reply to yomamanodros

    with the seasoning! sooooo goooood. chicken flavor the best
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 3:53pm) in reply to unfknbelievable

    try boiling a egg with your ramen noodles thats good to
     
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 3:55pm) in reply to Believer82

    Usually dont eat much, drink water gatorade pop.
    If I eat its usually chips or a snack like combos.
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 4:06pm) in reply to boggs

    eat sunflower seeds and spit the shells at ppl
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 4:10pm) in reply to xxFMXERxx

    If im in tournys, I find myself eating sour patch kids. If I go deep I eat them nervously and realize im all out after a while.
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 5:03pm) in reply to xxFMXERxx

    Normally I'm a fan, but that really doesn't look very good ^^^^^^
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 5:25pm) in reply to xxFMXERxx

    ^ what do you think her nickname is?
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    May 19th, 2007 (5/19/2007 11:34pm) in reply to -E2-

    Drinks aren't as good as real fruit for that.

    I get hypoglycemic and this is what works for me:

    To get quick hit of sugar once your sugar is low enough that you feel light-headed, shaky or weak, juicy fruit is the best -- oranges, ripe peaches or nectarines, ripe plums.

    For something to sustain you, nothing is better than an apple. If you feel hungry but can't eat a meal, this will really do the trick. It high in fiber so takes a while to digest so will provide you will nice steady caloric and sugar hit. And, if you don't mind getting ragged on, blueberries actually are really good to eat for that too as are strawberries. The downside being that people at your table will think you're a poser. :)

    BTW -- there's a better alternative to nutrition bars: I always have a handful of hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews or peanuts (if not allergic) with me. They are really really good nutritionally and much better than lots of breakfast/protein bars.
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    May 20th, 2007 (5/20/2007 12:04am) in reply to whostolemylighter

    I learned that from the OC. Summer knows smart stuff. well, the serotonin part about how carbs make you happy<span> AUtumn Reeser</span>
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