Energy to work out is needed

Skeemer118
Skeemer118 Posts: 397 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I realize I'd have to consult with my doctor prior to taking anything, but can anyone point me in the direction of a good energy supplement to help me? The "catch" is that DH & I are currently TTC so I can't just take anything. I'm wondering if there is anything natural you can suggest & I can ask my doctor about it? TIA.

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  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Food is fuel! Why not just eat something prior to a workout?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    maybe you need to look at your diet if you dont feel you have enough energy to work out?
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    coffee and desire
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I eat an apple or banana about 30 minutes prior to my workout.
  • 2bassets
    2bassets Posts: 193 Member
    I have a tablespoon of peanut butter on wheat bread before I work out. Otherwise, just do the tablespoon of peanut butter!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    What's your calorie goal?
  • cmay89
    cmay89 Posts: 337 Member
    Honestly you'll probably be tired before you start a consistent workout regiment. Once you start working out, that will help to energize you throughout the day. Best fuel out there is food. Like the previous suggestions said, an apple, a banana, peanut butter, are all really good readily available snacks to eat prior that won't wreck your day! But I promise, once you start working out, you will have more energy anyway. Somewhat counter-intuitive, but it is true!
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    If you don't have the energy to exercise then you need to take a look at your diet and sleep habits rather than looking for a pill to fix it.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Why do you think you need an "energy supplement"?

    Unless you are going to be doing an exhausting two hour plus workout then just workout and stay hydrated.
    Don't be a fashion victim!!
  • marye2021
    marye2021 Posts: 225 Member
    If you don't have the energy to exercise then you need to take a look at your diet and sleep habits rather than looking for a pill to fix it.


    THIS! Try getting some natural caffeine in your body like an apple before your work out and make sure you drink plenty of water ( people think they are but aren't, if you are thirsty then you are already dehydrated! so the amount of water you have to drink would be more than normal to replace and replenish what you haven't consumed.)

    Also protein, protein, protein, eat complex carbs that are slow burning rather than the simple carbs that burn quickly and have excess sugars!

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