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cheetah · 04-25-2007, 11:56 AM

Thanks nmsvteam and mycena for your replys. Usually I drink at least 70 oz of water on a daily basis, and my diet is relatively clean (lean protein, fruits, veggies, whole grains, etc) and I try to drink more water then gatorade during a tourney because I'm trying to watch my weight, so I feel like I should be eating my calories instead of drinking them, even though I know it's important to rehydrate. Usually when I feel a headache coming on, that's when I'll reach for the gatorade I packed (I usually pack 100-150 oz of smart water, and 1 or 2 32 oz bottles of gatorade) Tournament food usually consists of almonds and other nuts, granola bars, apples and peanut butter, some sort of sandwich for lunch, more fruit, cut up raw veggies, etc.

I like the suggestion of trying to keep cool...even though I don't feel like I'm overheated, maybe I am and don't know it. And I will make a conscious effort to stretch out my neck...may the tension from competing is playing a part in the headaches.

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cheetah Moderator Status: Offline Posts: 88 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philadelphia	04-25-2007, 11:56 AM Thanks nmsvteam and mycena for your replys. Usually I drink at least 70 oz of water on a daily basis, and my diet is relatively clean (lean protein, fruits, veggies, whole grains, etc) and I try to drink more water then gatorade during a tourney because I'm trying to watch my weight, so I feel like I should be eating my calories instead of drinking them, even though I know it's important to rehydrate. Usually when I feel a headache coming on, that's when I'll reach for the gatorade I packed (I usually pack 100-150 oz of smart water, and 1 or 2 32 oz bottles of gatorade) Tournament food usually consists of almonds and other nuts, granola bars, apples and peanut butter, some sort of sandwich for lunch, more fruit, cut up raw veggies, etc. I like the suggestion of trying to keep cool...even though I don't feel like I'm overheated, maybe I am and don't know it. And I will make a conscious effort to stretch out my neck...may the tension from competing is playing a part in the headaches.