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Is it best to eat before or after exercise?

SALLYJANE41
SALLYJANE41 Posts: 10 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi. Just wandering which is best, cause if exercise after food itl burn off calories you've consumed? ? But u could feel ill so which is best : )

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  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Either/neither/both - makes no difference for weight loss (that's your calorie balance over an extended period of time).
    For exercise performance it's personal preference.

    BTW - "exercise" is a bit of a broad term so assume you are talking about a regular (say one hour) workout rather than running a marathon.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    I split the difference. Blood sugar problems. Some before and some after.
  • withloveandviolence
    withloveandviolence Posts: 1 Member
    I always have my breakfast/lunch before I exercise and then wait half an hour as I feel it gives me the energy I need. I have dinner after my exercises in the evening, as I see that as me winding down for the day.
  • SALLYJANE41
    SALLYJANE41 Posts: 10 Member
    Yes sijomial not running marathon just general exercise anything that requires movement lol x
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    whichever is your personal preference.

  • cgvet37
    cgvet37 Posts: 1,189 Member
    In such a way that you have energy to make it through your workouts.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    Not sure if it matters nutritionally but I prefer to eat after a workout. Eating b4 can make me feel bloated and sluggish.
  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
    edited September 2016
    I always like something small before an early morning workout. I find my energy level is a bit higher when I do this. Other times of the day, I tend to eat afterward.
  • Misspinklift
    Misspinklift Posts: 384 Member
    Everyone is different. Best is to listen to how your body reacts. Me I get sick if I eat before my work out.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    It doesn't matter. I eat before, imediately after, and later. It all depends on your TDEE and total calories consumed.
  • SALLYJANE41
    SALLYJANE41 Posts: 10 Member
    Thankyou guys x
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