eating before a workout

[mkulla]

I workout at 5:30am. Should I be eating before my workout? and what? Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. I don't want to cancel out my workout by doing the wrong thing.
Thanks
MK

 

[CurlyQ]

Everyone is different with whether or not they eat before an AM workout. One thing to consider is that you've been fasting for 8+ hours during the night and you need fuel for your muscles to produce glycogen which will allow you to give your workout 100%.

If you do decide to eat you should eat something heavy in complex carbs and light in protein. Example: 1 cup of oatmeal w/ banana and a handful of sliced almonds.

Play around with it and see how you feel. Some people just can't workout after eating. Oh, and give yourself a good half hour to digest...

 

[toastythemosty]

I don't how you are doing it, but if it doesn't bother you then I wouldn't worry about eating or not. Personally, I would see "stars" in fall to the ground. LOL!!! I always eat before and after workouts.

Charlotte~~

 

[hippahips]

The only workout that I do early in the morning is cardio. And I don't eat before. I do eat immediately after. I make sure the cardio is less than an hour long, just enough to get to the fat burning stage. And I only do this when I'm cutting.

I always eat before strength training. I have a protein shake afterwards.

Pinky

 

[scm]

If I eat before working out, it's usually either a small bowl of cereal or half bagel with a tiny amount of butter.

Susan C.M.
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[wendymin72]

I always eat before working out....I have to or I'd pass out! lol

If I eat a big meal I'll wait atleast an hour before working out...if it's a small meal/snack, I'll only wait about 30 minutes.....I also eat something small afterwards most days....

~Wendy~

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[lorajc]

I just recently started eating a small amount right before and I've gained a few pounds. I never used to do this before and I was fine, so I think I'll stick with the no eating before and a protein shake after a heavy lifting session.

 

[materialsgirl]

I never eat before a morning workout. I work out at 4:45 am every morning and I simply don't have time to eat and wait 30 minutes before working out. Ain't no way I'm getting up 30 minutes earlier either (it's hard enough at 4:45, believe me). I always eat breakfast afterwards though. I've never had any problems from not eating before a workout. (Knock on wood)

 

[desertbriez]

like the other's have said: everyone is different!

i don't eat first.. i get up early enough (4:30).. i don't want to get up any earlier to work out! i do drink a propel while working out!


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[allwildgirl]

Personally, I like to eat WHILE working out Has anyone seen Peter's Friends (movie)? Rita Rudner chowing down on a big ice cream sundae with whipped cream while furiously riding an exercise bike? Classic.