EAT OR NOT EAT BEFORE A WORKOUT ??

Lara883

Hi everyone , I wanted to know whats better ? To eat before a workout or not ?
Thx

sexypecan

I only eat something light about 1 hr before I work out, and after I eat some protein depends on what time you complete your workout.

hospitablegirl

It also depends on what kind of workout you're doing. When I go running, if it's less than 2 miles, you don't really have to eat anything. If it's more than that, you should. And you should always try to space your snack enough so you don't feel sick while working out.

Eric_DeCastro

I try and have a meal replacement shake (i guess you can have a protein shake) 1 hour before I run. I just want to have some calories in me to burn while I run.

Koldnomore

Depends on the person. I don't eat anything for at least an hour or more after I work out, of course I hit the gym at 6:30am. Doesn't seem to affect me negatively.

Beastmode454

Not eating burns more fat but EATING BEFORE burns more fat during the next few hours after your workout.

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MystikPixie

I guess it depends on the person. If I eat too soon before a heavy workout, I pretty much am guaranteed to vomit before I'm finished.

kwedman488

I always eat before. I perform much better hen I do. I always eat a light & fit Greek yogurt cup before I head out, to give my body some protein and carbs as fuel so my muscles will be ready to go with when I start my weight session. I also have half of my protein shake literally right before I start-1 cup cold coffee, 1 scoop chocolate whey, and 5g creatine. I then either have the oter half midway through my workout if I'm getting wasted, or I save it till after I'm done or sometimes I do half and half. The coffee helps me stay energized and keep my focus. If you're doing cardio I'd be a little more tentative about it so you don't cramp up. I always have that problem but I breathe through it.

dieselbyte

Not eating burns more fat but EATING BEFORE burns more fat during the next few hours after your workout.

Um, no. Nice broscience though...

As MrM27 said, it's personal preference.

GoPhil04

Depends on your goals. I like to do fasted cardio in the AM so obviously I cant eat before that... If im doing weight training, unless its the first thing I do in the morning, I NEED to have something in my stomach.

dearcrumpet

I think it depends on the workout and personal preference.

If I eat before a yoga class, I feel sick halfway through and I feel like I can't get as deeply into the poses.

If I've gone more than three hours since eating before running, I get totally drained.

Find what works for you!

Girl_On_Fire444

I believe it's a personal preference. I personally do not eat prior to my workout.

lseed87

If i do eat before then it would be something light... i usually just eat something afterwards though.

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anniep1991

Lara, I always eat atleast one hour before a work out if it is after late morning. Before that I tend to go straight to the gym because I cannot eat too early although sometimes I try and eat a banana to give me something :-)

mantium999

Not eating burns more fat but EATING BEFORE burns more fat during the next few hours after your workout.

Hehehe.

Agreed with others, personal preference. I can't eat much before a heavy leg day as it tends to make me queasy. Upper body, no problem.

astronomicals

IT DOESNT FING MATTER

FitMe758

I guess it depends on the person. If I eat too soon before a heavy workout, I pretty much am guaranteed to vomit before I'm finished.

Same

susannamarie

Try eating light, eating heavy, not eating, see which one gives you better workouts.

kbmnurse

I have a slice of Wheat Toast with PB. Workout starts at 0630 AM.

techgal128

I have a small snack or else I get a headache and fatigued while working out.

Kekibird

A personal choice. I'll eat 2 hours before working out and I keep it light. Too much in my tummy and I don't perform as well and end up with heartburn.

And if it's an early run, I run on empty.

Lara883

Thanks for all responses !!
I ask because i started doing some workouts at home basically 30minute ones with weights, 30ds ,interval...I was fine but i started insanity 3 days ago and i do it early mornin then even if i eat a lot after i feel very tired & lazy the whole day
My cals are @ 1600 and i do eat my cals back and im 5'1 ,175lbs

Edited to say that i do have my mornin coffee before that

kilsafari

I usually run early in the morning without eating and then have breakfast about an hour later.

Lara883

Thanks for all responses !!
I ask because i started doing some workouts at home basically 30minute ones with weights, 30ds ,interval...I was fine but i started insanity 3 days ago and i do it early mornin then even if i eat a lot after i feel very tired & lazy the whole day
My cals are @ 1600 and i do eat my cals back and im 5'1 ,175lbs

Edited to say that i do have my mornin coffee before that
Edited by Lara883 On April 23, 2014 3:12 PM

Lara883

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Lara883

But i still would like to know if this has happened to anyone , is it common ?

DeterminedFee201426

i do what ever i feel like if iam hungry ill eat 1 hr b4 my workout if iam hungry after it ill eat again