Here is something I forgot to remind all of you on Tuesday.
From Thursday thru Sunday please refrain from consuming:
Dairy products: Why? They create mucus, coat the throat, and restrict the vocal cords.
Orange juice: Why? It has the same effect as dairy products.
Caffeine: Why? It gives you the jitters and it's stimulant effect only lasts a short time.
Sugar: Why? It gives you limited energy. You'll feel okay for awhile, but half way thru the show you will crash! All you'll want to do then is go home and go to bed.
Soda: Why? It contains sugar & some of them contain caffeine.
Parents, please let your kids sleep in on Friday and Saturday mornings. They are going to need it! Early to bed on Thursday night, too!
Mrs. Green added:
A greasy burger or french fries will also coat your throat. Beware of fast food for at least three hours before warm-ups.
Drink warm honey water if your throat is getting scratchy or sore. Use 1 Tbsp of honey per 8 ounces of water (more or less--it's not rocket science, you know). Gargling warm saltwater also helps. Just don't swallow. Blech!
Another warning about caffeine--it dries you out, and you'll need to stay hydrated for all of that dancing. (One thing: if you usually start the day with coffee or something, still do that. We don't want you getting a caffeine headache either. Use discretion and moderation.)
DO eat a balance of protein and carbs, plus fruits & veggies. Take your vitamins. Stay hydrated. Get some good sleep. (This all goes for us directors too.) ; )
19 comments:
Thanks for the added tips, Jenny. They are very important and useful, too.
Okay! Thanks for the reminders!
Got it!
Not sure about the orange juice, but I can stop the rest. ;) Ah...just have to stick with water...
We are entering into the 4 day dairy, fastfood, sugar, etc. famine !!! lol! Just kidding...I'm sure we'll survive ;)
Well, I guess I'll have to put water on my rice crispies.
Thanks I didn't know that about orange juice.
Thanks Mrs. Holbrook and Mrs. Green! I forgot all about this at practice!
CLS
Okay Nick...that sounds gross! Please don't send your rice crispies to the watery grave. Have a couple of eggs and a nice piece of whole wheat toast with...peanut butter, and maybe some strawberries. Then wash it all down with hmm 8 oz. of water, or maybe a power smoothie if you're still hungry.
We were just talking about what we need to fast from. I didn't know about the orange juice, but you still need vitamin c! There are other sources.
Nick, use juice on your rice crispies.
Thanks for the reminders... We are having ice cream tonight! And then curling some hair for overnight...
I don't know if I can survive without dairy products!:( oh well, I'll live. and juice or water does not taste so good on cereal.......believe me I've tried it.
Quick clarification: You *can* have dairy, OJ, and fast food this weekend--just not for the few hours *before* performances. We don't want junk in your throats. Still watch the caffeine and sugar levels the entire weekend though to keep your energy levels on an even keel.
~ JLG
Okay I have read this! =)
Here's a nice little article I found on what to avoid and why, and what to consume and why.
http://www.songwriter.com/susan/srarticle_1.html
~ JLG
You could use either unsweetened rice milk or unsweetened almond milk.
i read this
Okay, just for the record I would never actually put water on my rice crispies, but yes it does sound really gross. Thanks for clarifying about the few hours before Mrs. Green.
Wow, Elena! You should come cook my breakfast every morning. Not too many people appreciate the most important meal of the day the way you do ;)
Mine to Elena!!! lol!! i read this:)
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