{"id":1925,"date":"2023-11-08T12:53:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T17:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startskydiving.previewthe.site\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2024-02-20T16:06:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T21:06:08","slug":"eat-before-skydiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startskydiving.com\/blog\/eat-before-skydiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It OK To Eat Before Skydiving?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Proper preparation is key to a successful skydive, and that includes eating properly. Can you eat before skydiving? And if so, should <\/em>you eat before skydiving? 100%, yes to both! We highly encourage eating prior to jumping. Don\u2019t misquote us and get upset when your tummy hurts after eating a bottomless stack of pancakes for breakfast, there\u2019s a method to prepping for the ultimate skydiving day. We\u2019ve got you covered with what to eat before skydiving, what to drink before the jump, and how to bring those butterflies in your stomach to a halt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s All About Timing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s first ask, \u201cWhen should I eat before skydiving?\u201d Because timing is critical! We recommend that every first time jumper eat as they typically would on any normal day \u2013 even though skydiving will be the best day of their freakin\u2019 life! If your skydive is scheduled for noon, please don\u2019t stuff your pie hole with the entirety of a KFC Bottomless Bargain Bucket at 11:30. It\u2019s a safe bet to stop eating approximately an hour before the jump and to taper off throughout the day; start your day with a bigger meal and move onto smaller snacks leading up to the jump.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What To Eat Before The Jump <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Think of it this way: Your adrenaline (and therefore, your heart rate) will be through the roof, you\u2019ll be in a crowded airplane, you\u2019ll fall through the sky at 120mph, then you\u2019ll have a parachute ride back to earth. What would you like to have in your stomach while doing all that? Going skydiving for the first time brings enough change as it is, so we don\u2019t want to mess with your diet too much and throw your body for a loop. That being said, if your typical morning consists of two All-Star Breakfasts from Waffle House (yum!) maybe just cut back to one on the morning of your jump. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to avoid anything that typically doesn\u2019t agree with you. For example, if you\u2019re lactose intolerant but commonly eat cheese because \u201cIt DoEsN\u2019t MaKe Me FeEl ThAt <\/em>BaD,\u201d let\u2019s dive into the dairy after <\/em>your jump. We generally suggest avoiding anything super duper fried or \u201cheavy,\u201d and tend to opt for cold cuts, granola bars, smoothies \u2026 anything that\u2019s nutritious and delicious and easy on the breadbasket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can You Drink Before Skydiving? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good ole H2O is your friend before skydiving! If you\u2019re referencing another type of popular beverage \u2013 that sounds a lot like liquor *wink wink* \u2013 it is prohibited prior to jumping. The Federal Aviation Administration<\/a> (FAA) along with the United States Parachute Association<\/a> (USPA) make up the governing bodies for skydivers. They strictly prohibit anyone from skydiving within 8 hours after consuming any alcohol. We\u2019re going to take this a step further and push you to not drink the day\/night before your jump at all. Why? We want you to have the best time of your life, and losing your PBR from the night before all over yourself (and your instructor!) is not conducive for a very fun time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating And Staying Hydrated Is Important: Why? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When we go skydiving, especially for the first time, our bodies are working in overdrive. Your body and mind have to be prepared to endure the newness <\/em>of everything that happens when you jump. What do we mean? Physically: Your body has never experienced flying in a jump plane, leaping from the open door into freefall, and flying around under a canopy. It\u2019s a lot! Mentally: Skydiving is special because it brings an influx of exciting chemicals into our bodies, including serotonin, dopamine, and adrenaline. In order to adjust for this rush of happy chemicals, your body needs to be ready. If you\u2019re dehydrated and hungry your body will have a tougher time balancing itself out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neglecting to eat and drink sufficiently may result in crashing blood sugar and dehydration. This can leave you feeling jittery, tired, anxious, nauseous, and overall yucky, which is what we\u2019re trying to avoid! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wait, Is Skydiving Going To Make Me Sick!? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting motion sick while skydiving is not as common as people make it out to be. If you\u2019re prone to motion sickness and nervously wondering, \u201cShould I skydive!?\u201d Don\u2019t worry. If you take steps to stay nourished throughout the day and let your instructor know beforehand, you\u2019ll be golden. The key thing here is to tell your instructor before <\/em>the skydive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the briefing, they\u2019ll ask you if you have any questions, this is your time to shine! If your instructor knows about your struggles with motion sickness, they\u2019ll be able to fly the parachute in the calmest possible way to avoid any tingles in the tummy. 99% of the time, people who are cursed with getting sick from a skydive didn\u2019t eat anything that day thinking it would mean they have nothing to throw up \u2013 don\u2019t be this person! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would like to note that if you do happen to succumb to motion sickness, it will be okay! You\u2019re in good hands here, it\u2019s nothing we haven\u2019t seen before, and it will still be the best day ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start your pre-jump prep by booking your skydive today! Please reach out to us with any further questions. We look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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