Exercise after eating

CherylG1983
CherylG1983 Posts: 294 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey there! I have a busy day today, and just ate my lunch while working! I'd like to get in my workout (30-day Shred) on my lunch break. Just wondering how long after you've eaten is it ok to workout?

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    honestly depends on what you ate and what you plan to do.

    if I have a light lunch I can go lift- but it doesn't make me happy.

    If I plan to go do a HIIT circuit and any plyo's- forget about it.
  • CherylG1983
    CherylG1983 Posts: 294 Member
    I had 3/4 cup cooked brown rice and a serving of ground turkey spaghetti sauce (homemade).
  • Zelinna
    Zelinna Posts: 207 Member
    It really is personal and dependent on what type of workout you are doing. For intense workouts I try to give myself 2 hours, otherwise I end up feeling sick.
  • blaze6106
    blaze6106 Posts: 16 Member
    If I eat a light snack I can exercise right after. Yesterday I had a Nature Valley granola bar RIGHT before I did a 50 minute cardio DVD and I was fine. It depends on the food and how much of it you have.
  • caitconquersweight
    caitconquersweight Posts: 316 Member
    I usually wait about half an hour. I don't like working out on a full stomach, it makes me feel bloated and winded.
  • mschicagocubs
    mschicagocubs Posts: 774 Member
    I usually wait about half an hour. I don't like working out on a full stomach, it makes me feel bloated and winded.

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