Eat more!

You should all be eating around 2400 calories a day. 8 ounces of grains, 3 cups of veg, 2 cups fruit, 3 cups dairy, protein food 6.5 ounces. I make you all run enough you should not be scared to eat! You burn enough calories, just eat! A granola bar for a meal is not a meal!!! Parents please help pack your kids good full lunches and please make sure the girls are eating!

Here are some tips:
Eat a larger meal if you have 3-6 hours before you begin your exercise. Smaller "mini" meals are better if you only have an hour or two before your workout begins. Meals that are high in complex carbohydrates are powerful because they give your muscles the very best source of fuel. Whole grain pasta, bagels, baked potatoes, rice, and fresh fruit are all good sources of complex carbohydrates.

Limit the amount of fatty foods such as fast food, eggs, meat, and cheese that you eat for your pre-exercise meal. These foods take much longer to digest and may make you feel sluggish and tired.

Avoid high-bulk (high-fiber), gas forming foods such as broccoli, baked beans, or bran cereal. These foods may cause gas pains during exercise.

Avoid sugars and sweets, especially soft drinks and candy, less than 1 hour before training. High-sugar foods will give you quick energy, but it won't last long.

Do not try new foods before a competition. You may have trouble digesting a food you have never eaten before. Choose foods that you eat regularly and are familiar to you.