Drinks, bars, supplements, remedies?

[snowgem]

I had this ? in the one I was asking about altitude. Didn't notice if it had been posted by someone else before - Thought it'd be good on its own.

What are your favorite bars, drinks, supplements, or substances (like "Goo) in general for muscles and energy, before, during and after skiing?

 

[Kano]

First I'll repeat what I just said in the other thread where you asked about the Gu -- BITE SIZED PIECES!

I bring things like beef jerky, protein bars, and cheese sticks along. Diet requirements include watching my overall carb intake, so no "sugar shots" for me! It's working well for me, not just in the weight loss department, so I'm sticking to it...

DH usually cuts up an apple. Sometimes we bring nuts. We took peanut butter along, and flat bread, for occasional sandwiches while we were out this weekend (three days) Also instant oatmeal to make with hot water from the coffee pot. (I use a protein-added one) Hot Chocolate packets are handy to have along too!

Now to run off to the dentist!

Kano

 

[volklgirl]

Water, water, water. I almost always ski with a camel and use it.

Hubby's diabetic so I always keep some cheese & crackers and the mini Rice Crispy treats in my pockets too (I learned about the Rice Crispy treats while training for cross-country bike races. The same instant energy from sugar and longer term carbs from the rice as the $$ bars plus way, way, way cheaper! And they don't get crumbly in your pocket).

Bananas and trail mix are the bomb for after!

 

[climber.girl1]

I almost always ski with a camel

So, how do you get a camel onto a ski lift? And does he wear two skis, or four? :ROTF:

Sorry, that's just the mental image I got! :p

But yes, a hydration pack is a must. A mix of nuts and dried fruits (nuts = good, quick, long-term energy because of their balance of protein and "healthy" fats) is great and quick and non-messy on the lift, and bananas are great for afterwards, as they help replenish your potassium levels if you've been sweating at all!

Sometimes I'll bring a personal thermos full of a mix of hot coffee, cocoa, and a splash of baileys. A real pick-me-up on a cold day!

 

[volklgirl]

So, how do you get a camel onto a ski lift? And does he wear two skis, or four? :ROTF:

It's tricky. 2 skis - he can get all 4 feet on a pair of nordic jumping skis.
:ROTF:

 

[climber.girl1]

Maybe you could just let the camel take the magic carpet! I bet he'd be scared of the steeps, anyway!

 

[num]

I'm a big water fan. As much as possible. I also always ski with an apple in my pocket, and on longer days I often keep some bite sized foods around for an energy lift. Soy crisps with cashew butter, kubbah, roasted vegetable turnovers, stuffed brussels sprouts, empanadas, falafil and black bean corn fritters all make for good quick eats on the lift.

I'm a big fan of coconut water (make sure it's not coconut milk). The 11 ounce cartons have 670 mg potassium, 60 mg sodium, 40 mg Calcium, 17 mg phosphorus and 25 mg magnesium and fit into a pocket pretty well. Refreshing, light tasting and yummy.

 

[climber.girl1]

Num! You sound like you might be a "veggie head" and a good cook, to boot! Can I have the recipe for your black bean and corn fritters? Those sound DE-LISH!

 

[Kimmyt]

dang num, you do go all out.

i'm usually psyched if i don't chip a tooth on my frozen clif bar. lol.

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Roasted vegetable turnovers???? Stuffed brussell sprouts???
Do we get wine with this meal? Cloth napkins? Sounds WONDERFUL.
Making me hungry just to READ this...
Seriously, though, am I the only one who cramps up if I eat anything while skiing? I'm resigned to liquids. As soon as I eat solid food, I'm done. (also was the one who had to absolutely sit out of the pool for an hour after eating) Doesn't much matter what it is - if I eat, I can't ski for awhile. So I'm a water/electrolyte/sugar drinker until I'm done for the day. Then bring on the 7 courses

 

[num]

Food = I'm one of those hungry all the time people, but I'm also a running around all the time person and all that running around makes me hungry!

Climbergirl, I'll pm you the recipe. Veggie head for sure, you too?

MSL, that sucks! Do you get hungry as well, or is it that you're not hungry until afterwards? At least water doesn't cramp you up.

 

[climber.girl1]

Climbergirl, I'll pm you the recipe. Veggie head for sure, you too?

Yay! I'm not a full-on vegetarian (used to be), but I limit myself to non-farm-raised fish (i.e., wild and preferably not over-fished) and only farm raised/free range white meat (chicken or turkey) on the rare occasion. Lot's of fruits and veggies for me! Of course, my SO is an "eat meat or die" kinda guy, so the meals around here tend to be interesting!

MSL, sorry to hear about your food/cramp issues! That would be rotten. Have you tried something like yogurt smoothies? A little more protein and carbs, but still easy to digest and light on the stomach?

 

[snowgem]

Reading this made me really hungry. What great ideas! Where is that coconut water available?

num - yum! Would love your recipes too. Maybe we should start a recipe thread - or is there one? Is that within the perameters of what's ok to post?

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Have you tried something like yogurt smoothies? A little more protein and carbs, but still easy to digest and light on the stomach?

Yep, that's the ticket, but that's breakfast. Just can't eat til I'm about done for the day. Have learned to live w/it, nothing new. I can barely even look at some of the meals that people are putting away in the base lodges mid-day -- all that icky fast food stuff, fries, yuck.

This is all a part of the whole personal circadian rhythm thing, which I've learned to live with over the years. When/if I'm at altitude, I force myself to eat mid-day, but my ski day will inevitably down afterward, so I try to hold out til I've only got a few cruisers left in me

 

[Lori_K]

I don't like to eat a big "lunch" while at the slopes anymore, either. The food sits in my stomach, my legs feel like lead, and I ski like crap the rest of the day.

I DO have to snack, however, as I tend to get low blood sugar effects after a couple hours. So we usually try to bring some cookies, a power bar of sorts, sport beans, little things like that. In addition to the water in my Camel(bak ) , I also like to have a Gatorade, or some of that vitamin water. Better yet, I get the Berry Boost (https://www.bolthouse.com/html/cs_berryboost_n.html)
which is loaded with B vitamins, and is like liquid food!

And I'm like MaineSkiLady-- when we quit skiing for the day, bring out the seven course dinner and a bottle of wine!

 

[SkiNurse]

My friends & I don't break for lunch. We like to get to the slopes when the lifts start and quit by 2pm.

I also carry Luna Moons & a Clif bar with me for energy. Whether ior not I eat them just depends on the day.

Then it is beer, nachos, etc. @ 2pm!

 

[snowgem]

Just remembered this one - peanut-butter balls. PB mixed with powdered milk until PB not sticky, add a touch or honey for sweetening, roll in coconut or toasted sesames, granola or something. Refrigerate. Put in baggies. Taste like the inside of a Reese's! Also can add currants or whatever!

 

[skigrl27]

OK ladies I couldn't resist....

Drinks - usually a Hot B52 to start, then on to pitchers of Fat Tire.

Bars - usually ZG at the base of Aspen Highlands

Supplements - mini cheeseburgers & fries, mostly.
:p

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Okay, I don't which did me in further here: the peanut butter balls or the cheeseburger "supplements!" OW! Yesterday just took it all: I wasn't even hungry for DINNER after returning at 2 p.m.---finally forced myself to eat at 8 p.m. I think I'm reading too much about altitude and AMS, etc. -- even had a HEADACHE! Hmmm, not too psychosomatic or anything----or just plain psycho?? I'm becoming more and more like my (late) mother, who was a lousy eater after a certain age.

 

[snowgem]

Don't know the balls (peanut butter, that is) they can be yummy! Haven't known anyone who had them that didn't like them - unless they don't like pb - they really do taste like the inside of a Reese's, if done right! But then, I am also one that loves crunchy curly fries! To each his own!