IF with early morning workouts advice...

Kimblesnbits13

I'm thinking of switching my workout schedule but would like to keep my eating schedule 16:8 (From noon until 8) Only thing is, I'd be working out at 6am instead of 6pm. Since I'm trying to keep my eating schedule the same and not eat until lunch (noon) do you think that's too long to go not eating after working out? Do any of you go that long after a workout without eating?

Cherimoose

It's not an optimal way to train, but you probably won't notice a difference unless you're a high-level athlete.

tarothelp

I stop eating at about 6-7pm and workout 8:30-10am fasted (no food). I feel hungry after and usually eat around 11 it is doable for me and I actually prefer working out without eating
Everyone is different. You probably just have to try it out for yourself. I drink my aminos before and during my workout too which helps but no problem with my energy level

GottaBurnEmAll

What sort of workout are you doing?

Fasted cardio is super easy for me, but fasted lifting isn't something I can do.

My window is from 3:00-8:00 every day, and I run 6 days a week in the morning without issue and follow with a walk. In fact, I pretty much get about 15K steps in fasted most days.

Lifting? That happens after I eat in the late afternoon.

Kimblesnbits13

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

What sort of workout are you doing?

Fasted cardio is super easy for me, but fasted lifting isn't something I can do.

My window is from 3:00-8:00 every day, and I run 6 days a week in the morning without issue and follow with a walk. In fact, I pretty much get about 15K steps in fasted most days.

Lifting? That happens after I eat in the late afternoon.

How long do you go without eating after your fasted cardio?

jayjay_90

I prefer to get my workout in first thing in the morning where possible (my schedule fluctuates so I have to adapt frequently). I personally don't notice much of a difference in my performance, especially if it's cardio... like a poster above said, I also prefer to get my cardio in before eating. Sometimes I'll find I have more trouble with the strength training aspect when I do this however, so I would say plan to bring a protein bar or something else small if you're feeling fatigued - or separate your cardio from your lifts. At the end of the day only you will be able to determine what works for you, so give it a go and see how you feel I'll mention I also IF. It works well for me.

GottaBurnEmAll

Kimblesnbits13 wrote: »

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

What sort of workout are you doing?

Fasted cardio is super easy for me, but fasted lifting isn't something I can do.

My window is from 3:00-8:00 every day, and I run 6 days a week in the morning without issue and follow with a walk. In fact, I pretty much get about 15K steps in fasted most days.

Lifting? That happens after I eat in the late afternoon.

How long do you go without eating after your fasted cardio?

Hour and hours. I run around 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning and don't eat until 3:00.

ccrdragon

I work out at 5:00 am and don't eat until 12:00 at the earliest, hasn't caused me any problems (I do weights and cardio on a 3/2 split each week).