Enjoy Some Fall Activity
The air is crisper, cooler mornings and there is a noticeable change in the length of the days. Fall is coming. Fall weekends are a great time for physical activity; a brisk run or walk, a nature hike, a game of football. Weekend athletes may not have the same nutritional demands of full-time athletes, but you still need to fuel your body for outdoor activities.
If you are planning some physical fun this weekend, power up beforehand:
- Eat a meal three to four hours before a workout and a small snack about an hour prior.
- Plan meals with protein and carbohydrates: a lean deli-meat sandwich with cheese, cereal with fruit and milk, or pasta with meat sauce and parmesan cheese.
- For you pre-activity snack eat something low-fat and low-fiber: a cup of low-fat yogurt, a piece of fruit or glass of milk.
- Refuel afterwards with similar food combinations, in portions that are right for your body size.
- Always drink plenty of fluids.
Get out, get fit and enjoy the changing of the seasons.
