Nutrition

Da-Risin-Smoke · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:53 pm Post subject: Nutrition

Nutrition. What is healthy for you when playing? Or good, whatever works for you.
This kind of derives from my old thread, How Do You Prepare Yourself? but it isn't considered a R.O.T.T.

Yeah, what do you eat or drink? Could it be something that gives you energy?
How bout something that can prevent cramps?

I have a few suggestions:
Since Vit. A helps your eyesight, maybe carrots can help you see bag's arrows better.
I say an energy drink should put you into overdrive (vit. e, taurine, somethin)
Eat something with plenty of carbs and proteins like pasta or pizza.

What do you do, or do you have any suggestions? Post em here.

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Synaesthesia · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Nutrition

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I go with the good old "Hoo-ah" bars. They're the best.
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Da-Risin-Smoke · Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:07 pm Post subject:

heh, the first time i used an energy drink i felt like i was in overdrive.
now i get cramps, so i switched to energy bars.
They are dry, so beware.

I thought of some others:
Yes, pop is the worst; in canada they sell mtn. dew that is 3x the caffeine than the original.
I saw a guy cripple down with cramps after he did daikenkai on standard.

Mind over matter: Think that the burning sensation is good and is nothing but a minor nuisance.

Potassium: I believe it can reverse sodium and lactic acid amount in your body. I read about it so if you get scared, you happened to get lactic acid and soon the acid goes to your bladder (you what that means.

Why have memorization? But vit. A improves your eyesight.

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skittlescjhklcg · Trick Member Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Location: Rensselaer, IN

i always drink water, lots and lots of water. i do some skretching before i play. try not to wear heavy clothing, it will cause you sweat even more and that means more water. yeah i would have to agree with eating subway for carbs and protein. take a breather after every song, thats why they gave you 99 secs to choose a song. dont eat anything that would cause you dehydrate quicker. oh yeah, and wear lots of smell good, if a girl starts to talk to you, you dont want to scare them away with Sakura sweat smell all over you.
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skittlescjhklcg · Trick Member Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Location: Rensselaer, IN

do you guys ever think that we sound like scientists err something?? juss asking a really stupid question.
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Synaesthesia · Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:25 pm Post subject:

There is an extremely small constituency of individuals who could be mistaken for scientists or otherwise intellectual people on DDR Freak. They're typically easy to identify. As Baggage so adequately put, never you fear.
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Agent J · Trick Member Joined: 29 Feb 2004 Location: Dimension X

Last week, I decided to try drinking a Red Bull before an ITG session. Truth be told, I didn't feel anything at all. During that session, I managed to pass my first 9 on ITG, Xuxa Hard, but I doubt the Red Bull had anything to do with that. So while I haven't really tested it all that thoroughly, I'd say energy drinks are pretty pointless with DDR/ITG. Aside from the fact that it didn't do anything, Red Bull is pretty unhealthy, too. There were 110 calories in the 8 oz. can I had. That's no better than soda! In fact, it's a tiny bit worse. I'm guessing other "energy drinks" have a similar lack of nutrition value. There's more sodium in Red Bull, too. Not to mention the fact that the tastes is completely bizarre. About the best way I can describe the flavor is a combination of Dr. Pepper and Juicy Fruit gum.

I'll stick to water, thanks.

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Take a glucose tablet about 30 minutes before you go play. Down it with a half-liter of water.
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ThemsAllTook · Trick Member Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Location: Virginia, USA

This is an excellent topic. Lots of useful info in here. I've been suspecting that not eating right has been holding me back lately... I'll definitely try eating at Subway before I go to the arcade next time.

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Synaesthesia · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject:

Gatorade apparently replenishes the salts (electrolytes) lost when you sweat. Those salts supposedly serve a purpose in the body, which I would know if I had any sort of Biology class.
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Papersak · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:58 pm Post subject:

'Kay, so Gatorade IS good,then? Ah good, cause I love it and always get one at this one arcade... all I know is what was written on the label, which is kinda what Synaesthesia said.

Mmm... I'm gonna have to take some notes here... cause I wanna freaking improve...

Ah, I like Subway, too. Another yay.

Synaesthesia · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:09 pm Post subject:

Powerade is enriched with B-complex vitamins, which... do something... vitaminly...
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scyther314159 · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:03 pm Post subject:

i read an article in a running magazine that said caffeine isn't bad for you, it actually helps. i drink caffeine every time before i run a 5k, it makes my legs hurt less during the race and consequently i can run faster. don't drink it right before you do something because that's obviously bad. drink it 30 minutes to 2 hours before physical activity and it can really help. if you're getting caffeine from soda though, make sure you water it down. all the acid in that stuff will give you a stomach ulcer like no other.

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