What to eat before/ after early morning work out

mcfee91

Hey!
I need some help on ideas of what to eat before/ after my morning workouts.

I go to the gym before work, so when I wake up I don't have time to digest a big breakfast before I get to the gym as I find I feel like I'll throw up when I get there!
I've been eating either a few blueberries or strawberries just so I'm not completely empty, but when I went to my spin class I almost passed out!

Also does anyone have any good ideas about what is a good breakfast for after my work out when I get to work? It needs to be something easy to transport (I take a super crowded tube to work).

Would really appreciate any advise


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lizzyb83

When I workout in the morning, I usually have a piece of peanut butter toast. But it has to be about an hour before I workout, otherwise it makes me feel sick
After, I usually have a protein shake, but I am not sure how that would work for you if you are going straight to work from the gym. Do you have a kitchen at work that would could leave some stuff there? Maybe make some oatmeal or a shake at work?

drocknoel

Try and eat some protein before you work out! I find that leftovers from dinner the night before work great (it's usually chicken or fish for me), and it doesn't have to be a lot. Protein takes longer to digest than carbs too do so you won't feel as hungry as quickly when you're working out, either.

astronomicals

try fasted

mix some microwaved coconut oil into some yogurt (see if you perform well on fats)

try a banana and an apple (see how you do on carbs)

try both of those with a protein shake on top...

one of those should feel better than the others.. try different foods in different combinations...

personally, i have a protein shakes and a piece of fruit