Evening Pre-workout Snacks?

dinoburgerzz

I am interesting in learning how to balance out my food so I have enough energy at the end of the day. Due to my working schedule, the only time I can work out is in the evening. I am very tired and hungry at this point, but I can't seem to find a way to fit in a proper snack before a workout. I need to eat something in the morning to have enough energy to make it through the day (I teach kindergarten), but I find that if I eat breakfast, I spend all my calories early and don't have any wiggle room for the end of the day (both pre- and post- workout). However, if I skip breakfast, I can't keep up with my students! So, long story short, what are people people eating to boost energy for a late workout?

ANSL_Mom

A slice or 2 of sprouted grain toast with butter, avocado and tomato salad or half a small apple with a little peanut or almond butter.

chersgurl902

Two brown rice cakes with almond butter or a handful of almonds

NezyRumRunner

oooh! I had forgotten about rice cakes and almond butter! what a great little treat!
thats why i love peeking through the posts....
Thanks

tigerblue

That is what makes being smaller tough! I don't do well without breakfast, either. Our total calorie goals have to spread across the entire day. So, to make it work for me I eat a small breakfast (200-250 calories) and lunch (300 calories). Then I have room for a granola bar (150-200 cals) before I run. This keeps me from crashing at the end of the run.

If I stick to the above plan, then I have enough calories for a moderate dinner. And then, because I have had a run and can eat those calories, I can usually fit a treat, or seconds at dinner, or a glass of wine.

You have to eat very carefully and plan ahead!

dinoburgerzz

Thanks everyone!