Nutrition/Hydration
In connection with the GolfPsych Mental Game System, Nutrition and Hydration are components to a comprehensive approach to your golf game.
To fully maximize all the hours of hard work you put into developing your physical skills, mental skills and fitness, your body systems must be perfectly tuned as well.
Eating the right foods does more than help you maintain overall health, desirable body weight, and fitness. It also helps you employ optimum nerve-muscle reflexes to get the very most from your game when you compete.
Good nutrition and hydration must be a lifestyle choice. You will need to include a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.
Some important keys to remember:
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Do not skip meals. If you cannot stomach a meal, at least have something light, like a smoothie, a protein drink or some yogurt.
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On tournament day, do what it takes to eat at least every 2 hours. Try to have a healthy, balanced breakfast an hour before you play. Carry healthy snacks with you so you can munch as you play (i.e. trail mix, jerky, fruit, peanut butter sandwich, healthy sports bar).
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Eat before you get hungry. If you wait to get hungry, it's usually too late - blood sugar is already dropping.
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Make fresh fruits and vegetables and "lean" sources of protein a large part of your diet, and include healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts, etc.).
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Minimize sugar, alcohol, caffeine, and foods with lots of additives and preservatives.
MOST IMPORTANTLY - STAY HYDRATED!
Make drinking water and using a good electrolyte replacement
a regular preparation for competitive golf.
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