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Before: I wouldn't really encourage heavy eating before swimming, but if you eat something, eat carbs--muffin, pasta, bread, et cetera. Don't drink milk, because it can result in stomach cramps.

After: If your stomach hurts, eat a banana.

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Heavy eating, lots of carbs (pasta, muffins etc.,) don't drink milk because it could give u stomach cramps. Also, make sure to eat vegtables or fruit, no junk food!

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