How food affects your mood before competitions

The talk about fueling bodies can sometimes be controversial, but never forget that we are fueling the brain as well.

Carbohydrates help increase our serotonin levels, stabilising out mood. Low energy intake increase our irrationality, fatigue and enhances more negative thinking.

Before competitions, our brain is already heightened. Our adraline has risen, our focus sharpens, and our nerves increase. Underfueling is a stress response and more and more becomes harder to control.

Pre competition meals dont only matter for physical performance, but also is required for psychological performance. Oats and bananas tend to increase our steady energy. Making sure we don’t feel underfueled. Rice and Protien helps to stabilise blood sugars, ensuring no spikes. And smoothies are best for early morning competitions, such as for swimmers.

Food isn’t just about performance metrics, it’s more for emotional stability under pressure. Fuelling properly feeds more than your muscles. It fuels your performance, while protecting your mindset.