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I do have a hair-trigger temper, and it is getting better - though I've found that it actually helps in fencing. And don't mistake reasoning caution for a temper. It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protestor to burn the flag. - Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC
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hmmmm, I always believed that if you lost your temper, it would throw off your fencing.
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Confused about this nutrition thing Hello, I have a question. How long should one wait after eating to fence, since I've heard (as well as experienced ) that it can slow it you down? Also, what kind of diet is best for this sport? I have a national north american cup in Kansas on April 25 to go to, and I'm hoping to do well from benefiting by getting in shape. Any help would be much appreciated. PS - I'm on a high protein diet, is this good enough? 
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No, one should keep one's temper - anger. It gives you that extra...kick in an attack. Never want to lose it; that's when you get killed.
Lfortier: In my experience, it depends on how long it takes you to digest. If you've got a good fast metabolism, it won't take as long. If not, it may take quite a while. One way to find out is running: Eat, wait a while, and go run. If your stomach cramps up and you feel sick, it's too soon. If not, do it again the next day, but with a little less time in between. Mess with times until you figure out what a good time is for you. I take about an hour to an hour and a half; I usually give myself two hours before a tournament (or race, especially) just to be safe. It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protestor to burn the flag. - Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC
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To experiment first is a good idea, you may want to try a variety of theories out before you enter a significant competition. You may want to check into the American Dietetic Assocation's web site, www.eatright.org. Sometimes they have articles about nutrition for the athlete that could be helpful. I hate to give advise about eating to athletes if I can help if, because if you lose, I'd feel terrible. So, I try things out myself and what is comfortable, I can recommend more readily.
High protein diets are used primarily for muscle building, just remember to drink a little more water to assist the kidneys with the sweeping away of the metabolites.
p.s. read "Harnessing Anger" by Peter Westbrook.
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