Best meal before poling?

milkjamjuice started this discussion · 4/1/2013

Seems like a "duh," question but I have to ask: What does everyone eat to energize before poling that won't toss around in your stomach too much? Now, I usually don't eat much prior to doing so because it tosses around in my stomach but today I hadn't eaten anything I needed my strength; I had just finished one hour of pole and was taking a one hour break before two more hours of pole. I had a salad and breadsticks thinking it was light enough but it didn't agree so well. Any tips for when you suddenly find yourself really needing food but it's before a workout?

10 replies

Autumn Sky · 4/1/2013
I like to eat oatmeal with walnuts about two hours before I pole. The two hours gives it time to digest, the protein keeps me full, and the carbs keep me going.
Autumn Sky · 4/1/2013
Oh, and if it is right before a workout and I did not have time to eat early, I grap an apple.
Sassypants · 4/1/2013
I also like to grab an apple or protein bar right before poling.
Misspolejava · 4/3/2013
I juice for breakfast and around 10 am. I go to pole at 4 pm most nights so ill grab raw tuna rolls at the sushi place at 2:30'! Mmm protein
glitterhips · 4/3/2013
I used to go from work to having to teach class back to back and Luna bars/kind bars and a small coconut water 30 mins before class saved me. Light enough you won't get sick but carby enough to boost your energy.
villainvixen · 4/3/2013
Fruit with a lot of water in them works out for me. Pineapple, apples, pears. To add a little protein I dip apples in a little natural peanut butter. Plus I got through about 3 bottles of water from the time I eat til the point I finish pole.
Saphyre · 4/3/2013
For me, the best course is just making sure I eat throughout the day on the day I pole. I can't tolerate any solid food for at least 3 hours after I get up, so I usually have a protein shake, or at least a Slimfast. Then I eat small snacks every 2 or so hours to keep myself full. I always eat my last meal 2 hours before I pole. Usually a good protein/carb mix of some sort. I also take SAM-e at that time. I also try to eat a banana the day I pole to stave off foot cramps. I eat protein as soon after poling as possible. The one thing I always have in my pole bag for hunger emergencies? A Clif Bar!!!
milkjamjuice · 4/4/2013
Thank you so much everyone for your suggestions! I'll have to try these out ^^
JenLFG · 4/4/2013
i pole in the mornings & before i pole i drink my morning coffee eat a clif builders bar & drink water while i pole.
phoenix kazree · 4/5/2013
If I'm poling in the morning, I usually take a banana and trail mix along with me. I don't have a meal before, but instead, I nibble throughout the session to keep the energy flowing. If it's later in the day, I try not to eat a large meal until after the training. Throughout the day I'll usually have multiple light meals like maybe fruit, salad, trail mix, smoothie etc.