To eat before morning workouts?

brownbun15

Hey everybody!

Just a quick question...Im going to be starting workouts in the morning, Im just not sure what I should have to eat before them. I plan on going to the gym after I drop my dd off at school. So I would say I will have about 30-45 mins from the time I get up to the time I'm ready to work out. Is that enough time to digest breakfast? Nothing too heavy as I don't want to feel sick during the workout but not too light as it won't give me enough energy. Does that make sense? Thanks in advance.

jemhh

You. don't have to eat before working out. Whether you do and what you eat is a personal preference.

liebchen99

maybe just something light like a banana? i dont know really it depends how much energy you need

DancingMoosie

I don't eat when working out that soon after waking. Maybe some water or coffee, but that's it. It also depends on how long the workout is. I might eat a banana if going for an hour run away from the house, and have to add in the extra driving time back and forth.

treetownmama

Personally, if I worked out after waking up and not eating for 8+ hours, I'd feel horrible and have a bad workout. I eat a banana with a 1/2 T of peanut butter about an hour before my workout and it's perfect. Just enough energy without filling my stomach or being too heavy. Easy to put into a baggie for on the go, too. Or maybe mix up a small protein smoothie before you leave?

lemurcat12

Try it both ways and see what you prefer.

I hate running immediately after eating so either won't eat before running in the morning or will just have a banana or yogurt if I can wait at least 15 minutes or so. But if I'm riding my bike or doing weights I'll eat first.

tannibal_lecter

I have a huge bowl of oatmeal in the morning, including on days I have a morning workout. It takes me 30 minutes to go from oatmeal to the gym and I don't feel any adverse effects from my huge breakfast. I actually have better workouts in general in the mornings, probably from the easy access carbs.

I think everyone is different. Some people want to work out fasted and some want a full tummy. I think playing around to find out what your body likes is best.

Linzon

I've heard more than one account of people who don't eat before a morning workout but I just can't. I have something small like a piece of cheese and then breakfast after.

spanderholic

If I eat too soon before exercising I end up feeling like I'm going to vom or I actually do vom. Definitely a personal preference though. I need at least an hour between eating and exercising in the gym but can get away with like half an hour if I'm swimming or aqua jogging.

PinkPixiexox

This is totally up to you! I used to get up and head straight to the gym before eating but that's when I was running a lot - I found if I had eaten beforehand, I would get awful stitches and it would ruin the whole work-out. When I introduced strength exercises into the mix, I'd find I'd get a better work-out if I ate something small before I went (for me it was a banana mixed with natural yoghurt). Just a small energy boost so I'm not running on empty. It's really up to you

LivingtheLeanDream

I've tried both ways, so you do what works for you personally. I work out better after I've eaten as it fuels me better...each to their own

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JLCrunch

I usually wake around 4:50 and get to the gym around 5:30. I try to prepare a hard boiled egg or set aside 1/2 a protein bar and water the night before for the drive there. My workouts are usually 1.5-2 hours. It's a personal preference but without eating something dense and protein rich, I'm often nauseous 30 minutes into my workout. As others have said, it all depends on how YOU feel and what YOU'RE comfortable with.

emereey

I don't eat anything or else I get side stitches or acid reflux, but I do get some caffeine in me. It took some trial and error to figure out what works for me. I never feel light headed or weak with no food before working out, but that's my personal experience. Find what works for you!

momoharuno

It really is a personal preference, I do 1+ hours of cardio every morning and I always eat a egg and bowl of Cheerios along with a minimum of 32oz. of water every morning before going straight to working out. I never feel sick when I workout, I've found the egg and Cheerios are the perfect balance to last me until I make lunch later but really everyone is different, it's just figuring out what works best for your body

cullen1222

You should try both ways to see how you feel. Some people need some calories before a workout to give them energy and others work better on an empty stomach. For me the duration and intensity matter - if I'm biking or running for more than 60 min. I need something to eat and like 1/2 a PB&J on whole wheat with a small glass of juice. Shorter than that I prefer an empty stomach

shadowconn

whatever you prefer. If I ate before a morning workout, I'd puke. If you don't puke, eat. If you do . . don't.