Too much protein is very seldom a problem. I do agree diets have to be rounded out with all varieties of foods for a healthy balance. Protein comes in many forms, choosing the healthiest ones are the key. More protein is essential when in conditioning and training.
A great book, the ABs Diet. My son has to eat out 3 times a day while living in a hotel. The author gives healthy suggestions for those who must rely on eating out, expecially what to order when going into fast food places.
Well, the half-gallon container of peanut butter is disappearing, and we're now stocked with fruit, frozen yogurt, and whey protein. I took this morning off and fixed my son a big breakfast, and he's on his own with the smoothie maker tomorrow. He's also got some trail mix in his book bag for snacks in between classes. We'll see how it goes! I wish I could give up the AM workout, but I like to eat, and I like to drink, and my body would love to expand like a hot air balloon! It is a battle.
I like the idea of dad (or mom) time in the morning. I gave my son the choice of my making him breakfast in the morning and have my work out in the afternoon, but that would mean giving up hitting him grounders and pitching to him in the afternoon. I gave him the choice, and he said to keep working out in the morning so we can have our time in the afternoon.
Mom of 2 - we are guilty of feeding him Ramen noodles too. We use Tom Yum spice instead of the packet that comes with them, and drop an egg or two in there, as well. He loves it.
Has anyone tried Accelerade? My son's trainer recommended chugging one about 30 minutes before a workout, and then drinking lots of water during the workout. My son really likes it.
I like the idea of dad (or mom) time in the morning. I gave my son the choice of my making him breakfast in the morning and have my work out in the afternoon, but that would mean giving up hitting him grounders and pitching to him in the afternoon. I gave him the choice, and he said to keep working out in the morning so we can have our time in the afternoon.
Mom of 2 - we are guilty of feeding him Ramen noodles too. We use Tom Yum spice instead of the packet that comes with them, and drop an egg or two in there, as well. He loves it.
Has anyone tried Accelerade? My son's trainer recommended chugging one about 30 minutes before a workout, and then drinking lots of water during the workout. My son really likes it.
Mom of 2 Catchers and all Moms:
Wal-Mart has Crystal Light Hydration that has vitamin B and more potassium than the sports drinks and of course less sugar. It comes in berry or lemon flavors. This might help the cramping and dehydration during and after football practice. My son has been in school since August 9th. They are practicing from 2:15 to 6:00 pm. I have been doing a lot of praying. Before football practice started, the coach had a mandatory meeting with all parents about heat safety to discuss water intake and a good diet. They take a water break every ten minutes and alternate sitting in the shade in front of fans. The coaches are really watching the boys close, but a few have gotten pretty ill. Hopefully it cools off real soon.
Wal-Mart has Crystal Light Hydration that has vitamin B and more potassium than the sports drinks and of course less sugar. It comes in berry or lemon flavors. This might help the cramping and dehydration during and after football practice. My son has been in school since August 9th. They are practicing from 2:15 to 6:00 pm. I have been doing a lot of praying. Before football practice started, the coach had a mandatory meeting with all parents about heat safety to discuss water intake and a good diet. They take a water break every ten minutes and alternate sitting in the shade in front of fans. The coaches are really watching the boys close, but a few have gotten pretty ill. Hopefully it cools off real soon.
Hi Parents,
I've loved a lot of the ideas here, but many of you seem to be far more awake in the morning than either me, or my son!
My husband, who is a horribly chipper conversationalist in the morning, knows to leave early, because the rest of us might have to kill him if we have to listen to him in the early morning hours.
My son straggles downstairs approximately 5 minutes before he needs to leave for school at 7:00. He doesn't have much of an appetite in the morning, so we have to work pretty hard to find something that he'll eat.
An easy, do on the weekend task, is to make a batch of breakfast burrito's. Whole Wheat tortillas, refried beans, diced potatoes, scrambled eggs, 2% cheese and salsa. We freeze them, then microwave them in the morning.
We also do fruit smoothies. I use frozen fruit, non-fat yogurt, and juice.
Bagels with peanut butter, or light cream cheese.
Egg sandwich *Homemade Egg McMuffin* with whole wheat muffin, omega 3 egg, canadian bacon, and low fat cheese. This, on mornings that I'm more awake than usual!
With everything, a glass of juice, often water too. Hydrate!
A couple of things I'm usually trying to do at breakfast time:
-Get him to eat...He's not all that interested, so food has to be
appealing.
-Keep the fat grams fairly low. I know he doesn't have to worry
about his weight, but I worry about long term heart health.
-Get him at least a little protein before school. I've seen studies
that show improved brain function with a breakfast that includes
some protein. Who couldn't use that!
Meanwhile, very little chat, a quick perusal of the sports page, and I cross my fingers that he eats enough to hold him until lunch time!
I've loved a lot of the ideas here, but many of you seem to be far more awake in the morning than either me, or my son!
My husband, who is a horribly chipper conversationalist in the morning, knows to leave early, because the rest of us might have to kill him if we have to listen to him in the early morning hours.
My son straggles downstairs approximately 5 minutes before he needs to leave for school at 7:00. He doesn't have much of an appetite in the morning, so we have to work pretty hard to find something that he'll eat.
An easy, do on the weekend task, is to make a batch of breakfast burrito's. Whole Wheat tortillas, refried beans, diced potatoes, scrambled eggs, 2% cheese and salsa. We freeze them, then microwave them in the morning.
We also do fruit smoothies. I use frozen fruit, non-fat yogurt, and juice.
Bagels with peanut butter, or light cream cheese.
Egg sandwich *Homemade Egg McMuffin* with whole wheat muffin, omega 3 egg, canadian bacon, and low fat cheese. This, on mornings that I'm more awake than usual!
With everything, a glass of juice, often water too. Hydrate!
A couple of things I'm usually trying to do at breakfast time:
-Get him to eat...He's not all that interested, so food has to be
appealing.
-Keep the fat grams fairly low. I know he doesn't have to worry
about his weight, but I worry about long term heart health.
-Get him at least a little protein before school. I've seen studies
that show improved brain function with a breakfast that includes
some protein. Who couldn't use that!
Meanwhile, very little chat, a quick perusal of the sports page, and I cross my fingers that he eats enough to hold him until lunch time!
Hi, ColoradoMom. Last year, my son was the same as yours - a 5 minute shower, throw on some clothes, shoulder the book bag, stagger to the car, and he wasn't very hungry in the morning. Something happened over the summer, though. He's not exactly bright and bushy-tailed in the AM, but he is at least awake and hungry. So far, smoothies with fruit, frozen yogurt, OJ, and vanilla whey protein have been working great. And they're yummy! We did make one mistake last weekend - he cut up a bunch of fresh fruit and put it into one freezer bag, so every morning he has to take a wooden spoon and crush the frozen fruit up and put that day's portion into the blender. This weekend, we'll do five separate small baggies for the freezer that he can just dump into the blender. I'm learning...slowly but surely.
Our son has just turned 13. How do you know how much protein is too much protein? My son doesn't need to gain weight. We are hitting the bottomless pit stage. It seems that he does nothing but eat. Someone posted that their husband came up with their own protein formula. How hard is that to do?
gunnersmom ...
I would do some internet searches about the recommended daily nutritional requirements ... the food pyramid has changed substantially ... and research recommendations for protein intake for a 13 year old. Some may disagree but based on some things that I learned (in a recent respiratory wellness class I took) from a nutritionist, protein recommendations have been reduced and dairy increased across the board.
I would do some internet searches about the recommended daily nutritional requirements ... the food pyramid has changed substantially ... and research recommendations for protein intake for a 13 year old. Some may disagree but based on some things that I learned (in a recent respiratory wellness class I took) from a nutritionist, protein recommendations have been reduced and dairy increased across the board.
OK Ladies, I have another problem. During the summer my son was waking up starving to death. I heard sentences like, mom could you hurry up my stomach is eating itself.
Now that school has started he is not hungry in the mornings. I have tried almost everything to get him to eat, short of force feeding. I am even dropping him off early enough in the mornings; thinking maybe if he isn't hungry here he'll get a bite to eat in the cafeteria before his first class.
He is in 8th grade and has football practice everyday until 5pm and he is starving when he gets in the car. Today football practice ran over and I had to get him to his hitting and catching coach, by the time that he had anything nutritious it was 7pm or better.
If anyone has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated.
Now that school has started he is not hungry in the mornings. I have tried almost everything to get him to eat, short of force feeding. I am even dropping him off early enough in the mornings; thinking maybe if he isn't hungry here he'll get a bite to eat in the cafeteria before his first class.
He is in 8th grade and has football practice everyday until 5pm and he is starving when he gets in the car. Today football practice ran over and I had to get him to his hitting and catching coach, by the time that he had anything nutritious it was 7pm or better.
If anyone has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated.
we are having the same problem, I think once they get used to the new schedule, breakfast will be eaten. Mine is going off with just a bowl of cereal, he eats at noon. He does not have football though. Do you send a snack for him before football?
We had the same problem last year when my son was in the 8th grade. I started sharing my SlimFast bars with him - Rich Chocolate Brownie. Even he couldn't resist chocolate in the morning. I know it's not perfect, but it's better than nothing and has plenty of vitamins and calcium. Now they have high protein ones and he says they taste fine. He carries them with him for snacks.
quote:Originally posted by 55mom:
we are having the same problem, I think once they get used to the new schedule, breakfast will be eaten. Mine is going off with just a bowl of cereal, he eats at noon. He does not have football though. Do you send a snack for him before football?
He only takes one granola bar for snack and he doesn't do that every day.