They may train to get in shape, but forget the importance of fueling their bodies to endure a long day of physical exertion. Don't Forget to Fuel Up Two of the most crucial ingredients to ensure a blissful day on the slopes are fluids and fuel. Unfortunately, these are two of the most forgotten ingredients. Think about a typical day of skiing. You climb out of bed before the sun rises, pull on your clothes in layers and head out the door.
Breakfast is likely little more than a second thought, probably a stop for coffee on the road.
Long before the typical lunch hour rolls around, you're starving because you didn't take time to eat. Of course, the lodge serves up typical fare of hamburgers or grilled cheese sandwiches, fries, soda and candy bars. But, within a couple hours of lunch, you've run out energy. Even if this is an accurate depiction of your day, you don't actually forget to eat. It's more a matter of what you eat.