Whether you’re skiing or snowboarding, fueling your body the right way can make all the difference in your energy, performance, and recovery. I train all year so I can keep up with my kids on the mountain, and I know firsthand that fueling right is just as important as the training itself.
The Day Before
Skiing is a high-intensity, endurance workout, and proper fueling will keep you strong, prevent crashes, and help with recovery.
Load up on complex carbs: Sweet potatoes, oats, quinoa, rice, sourdough toast
Skip leg day: Save all of your strength for the mountain!
Hydrate well: Start increasing electrolytes the day before (LMNT, coconut water)
The Morning Of
For the morning of, you need a balanced meal of carbs, protein, and fats. Here's a couple breakfast examples: Oats with protein powder & almond butter OR Eggs with toast & avocado.
Ski Lodge Swaps
Most ski resorts have standard lodge options, but here’s how to tweak them for better macros:
Burgers OVER Fries: Order: Bun-less burger over a side salad (ask for extra veggies, avocado, or an egg on top).
❌ Avoid: Fries + sugary BBQ sauce + excessive cheese.
Macros: ~40g protein | 25g fat | 10-15g carbs
Hearty Chili OVER Bread Bowl: Order: Chili with added chicken or turkey (if available), skip the bread bowl.
❌ Avoid: Extra cheese & sour cream (or go light).
Macros: ~35g protein | 15g fat | 30g carbs
Baked Potato OVER Loaded Nachos: Order: Baked potato with grilled chicken or chili, light cheese, and salsa.
❌ Avoid: Bacon-loaded, butter-heavy versions.
Macros: ~30g protein | 8g fat | 50g carbs
Grilled Chicken Sandwich OVER Fried Chicken: Order: Grilled chicken sandwich, open-faced (1 slice of bun or sourdough), side salad.
❌ Avoid: Deep-fried chicken + mayo-heavy sauces.
Macros: ~35g protein | 8g fat | 40g carbs
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