Eat before or after

packersfan0103

I recently purchased a mini trampoline for Rebounding. I wake up and start a 20 minute workout. Jump in the shower then eat something for breakfast. Is this good idea? Or should I do it at the end of my night. Only thing is the end of my night is like 9:30.

BigWaveDave96

You're doing it right currently. If you exercise right before bed, your adrenaline will keep you from sleeping well.

Willbenchforcupcakes

Whatever works best for you. Some days I'm in the gym training at 5 am, some days it's 10pm. Personally prefer later morning but I make it fit whenever it fits. As for fueling, it's what works best for you again. Experiment and find out.

packersfan0103

Thank you both.

sweett85

Late evening workouts keep me awake at night. Plus, exercise jump starts your metabolism which will burn more calories for you during the day & give you more energy.

Athos282

I don't believe there is any 'right time' to work out. The best time to work out is the time you will stick to.

packersfan0103

sweett85 I've heard that
Athos282 morning it is. My alarm is set for 4:25 A.M. I can hit the ground running and I DON'T drink coffee.

bwogilvie

Yes, do what works for you. A 20-minute workout is short enough that you can do it fasting (heck, I sometimes bicycle 15 miles before breakfast), and it means that you start the day having done your workout, which is a great feeling, vs. coming home after a long day and feeling like you have to do it. (Personally, I usually enjoy my run or bike ride, but there are still days when it's a drag.)

packersfan0103

Yes morning is best for me. I just wasn't sure if should eat a little something first. I'm starting with baby steps but I want to do it right.

jdstathopoulos

ValenciaChristine0103 wrote: »

Yes morning is best for me. I just wasn't sure if should eat a little something first. I'm starting with baby steps but I want to do it right.

I go to the gym at about 3 in the morning. During the winter, I plow snow so I'm on those hours. I usually eat a little something first (toast and peanut butter) then 2 eggs afterward.

ana3067

Personal choice. I've worked out morning, afternoon, and evening. I think that evening actually works best for me, whereas afternoon isn't even ideal but is what works for my current school schedule. I actually slept better when I worked out at night than I do working out during the afternoon.

As for eating, again it's personal choice. I eat up to a few hours before my workout, making sure I get in ~300 calories and low fat. If too many cals and too much fat, I get bloated and feel nauseous while working out (albeit I lift weights - doesn't seem to be too big an issue when I do cardio). I can also eat right after or wait 1-2 hours before eating even if I"m hungry, I just eat afterwards based on whether I have food on me.

packersfan0103

ValenciaChristine0103 wrote: »

I recently purchased a mini trampoline for Rebounding. I wake up and start a 20 minute workout. Jump in the shower then eat something for breakfast. Is this good idea? Or should I do it at the end of my night. Only thing is the end of my night is like 9:30.

One other thing. I was wondering how long do I stick to the beginner routine? I was thinking just until I can do it all the eay through with ou tt stopping? Or stick to it for like a week or two longer. Or what should the time table be?

Jkowals123

I have heard you should work out in the morning on an empty stomach to burn the most fat, that is what works for me!

demo_d

Jkowals123 wrote: »

I have heard you should work out in the morning on an empty stomach to burn the most fat, that is what works for me!

I have heard this as well and it is what I'm doing now although I was never a breakfast person,

I was 340lbs 10 days ago and I changed my diet and do 3 miles every morning on the treadmill and eat about 30 minutes after and I feel great and have lost 14lbs currently 325lbs

packersfan0103

demo_d wrote: »

Jkowals123 wrote: »

I have heard you should work out in the morning on an empty stomach to burn the most fat, that is what works for me!

I have heard this as well and it is what I'm doing now although I was never a breakfast person,

I was 340lbs 10 days ago and I changed my diet and do 3 miles every morning on the treadmill and eat about 30 minutes after and I feel great and have lost 14lbs currently 325lbs

Wow that's awesome. I'm sticking to the morning routine because that works best for me. My other question was how long do I stick to the beginner routine? Just until I get it, a little longer then that, a full 90 days?

FitPhillygirl

BigWaveDave96 wrote: »

If you exercise right before bed, your adrenaline will keep you from sleeping well.

Sorry but I disagree with this statement. Maybe for "some" people this is true. However, most of the exercises that I do (heavy weightlifting, steady cardio, and HIIT workouts) are done an hour before I go to bed. I never have an issue falling asleep and most of the time I'm out within minutes.

Out_of_Bubblegum

Eileen_S wrote: »

BigWaveDave96 wrote: »

If you exercise right before bed, your adrenaline will keep you from sleeping well.

Sorry but I disagree with this statement. Maybe for "some" people this is true. However, most of the exercises that I do (heavy weightlifting, steady cardio, and HIIT workouts) are done an hour before I go to bed. I never have an issue falling asleep and most of the time I'm out within minutes.

Same here - I walk in the mornings, and typically do a hard workout at night (HIIT, bodyweight) - never have a problem falling asleep.

packersfan0103

Everyone is different. People say not to drink coffee at night because the caffine will keep you awake. My husband can hae a cup of coffee and start snoring 30 minutes later. I liked the responses that said to do what works best for you.

earlnabby

ValenciaChristine0103 wrote: »

demo_d wrote: »

Jkowals123 wrote: »

I have heard you should work out in the morning on an empty stomach to burn the most fat, that is what works for me!

I have heard this as well and it is what I'm doing now although I was never a breakfast person,

I was 340lbs 10 days ago and I changed my diet and do 3 miles every morning on the treadmill and eat about 30 minutes after and I feel great and have lost 14lbs currently 325lbs

Wow that's awesome. I'm sticking to the morning routine because that works best for me. My other question was how long do I stick to the beginner routine? Just until I get it, a little longer then that, a full 90 days?

I would say stick to it until you can do it without pausing or huffing and puffing, then increase. You want to keep challenging yourself but don't do too much at once. It really is one of those things that your body will tell you. You will just want to do more.

packersfan0103

Thanks

fireguychris

ValenciaChristine0103 wrote: »

sweett85 I've heard that
Athos282 morning it is. My alarm is set for 4:25 A.M. I can hit the ground running and I DON'T drink coffee.

caffeine helps weight loss.. whats wrong with coffee? i drink at least a pot a day... i dont use sugar, or milk, or cream in my coffee though..