Smoothies

nikkerbob
nikkerbob Posts: 78 Member
in Food and Nutrition
For the last 2 weeks I have been making smoothies in the morning, to get a nice serving of fruits and vegs. But on Monday I want to start to go back to the gym in the mornings ( like 6 a.m.) so I am wonder, should I make the smoothie and have it before I work out, or make it and then how do I "properly" store it for the time I am working out ??

Thanks for your help and advise.

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  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    I have a blended protein shake every weekday morning and two of those mornings I have bootcamp at 6 am. I prefer my morning workouts to be on an empty stomach but everyone is different. I just make mine when I get home after class? Do you have to take it with you straight from the gym? If that's the case maybe store it in a cooler while you're at the gym.
  • Chrisparadise579
    Chrisparadise579 Posts: 411 Member
    I also workout on an empty stomache every morning then eat my daily protein shake after for 2 reasons, 1 i really dont like to drink stored shakes they just dont taste the same, 2 because it is such an intense workout my stomache would be killing me if I ate right before.
  • libbydoodle11
    libbydoodle11 Posts: 1,351 Member
    I, on the other hand prefer having something in my tummy before working out. If you want to store it til after your workout use a cooler with ice packs.
  • nikkerbob
    nikkerbob Posts: 78 Member
    Thanks guys; I like to work on in the morning on an emety stomach as well and I plan to.shower at the gym and straight to work so I like the ice pack idea. I'm only worried cause it has yogart in it lol and I'm weird like that it can't be warm or room temp lol
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    Thanks guys; I like to work on in the morning on an emety stomach as well and I plan to.shower at the gym and straight to work so I like the ice pack idea. I'm only worried cause it has yogart in it lol and I'm weird like that it can't be warm or room temp lol

    I don't know how your workplace is but can you keep your smoothie supplies at work and make them when you get there. I keep a small bender at work and sometimes will make myself one as my afternoon snack if I'm going to the gym after work.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hamilton-Beach-Single-Serve-Blender-Red/16553374
  • MarineCodie
    MarineCodie Posts: 256 Member
    You won't be in the gym long enough for the yogurt to go bad… Well, I say that, I'm in DC lol. I normally just make it and stick it in a cooler with an ice pack. I'm normally only there for 30-45 minutes.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    When you drink it is entiery your personal preference. Do you feel better eating be a workout or better after? Base your decision on that answer to that question.

    How to store it? Unless you plan on working out for over 3 hours and plan to store your gear in the sun, just a regular thermos should be fine.
  • nikkerbob
    nikkerbob Posts: 78 Member
    I thought about that, but they don't have a blender here lol... I thought about maybe getting buying a cheap one, then I can just do it when I get here.. But I'm like do I really want to spend more money lol...
  • nikkerbob
    nikkerbob Posts: 78 Member
    You won't be in the gym long enough for the yogurt to go bad… Well, I say that, I'm in DC lol. I normally just make it and stick it in a cooler with an ice pack. I'm normally only there for 30-45 minutes.

    I am up in Alberta lol, I do have a thermos and I think I will put it in there and just have a little ice pack as well.. I was worried about the yogurt
  • nikkerbob
    nikkerbob Posts: 78 Member
    When you drink it is entiery your personal preference. Do you feel better eating be a workout or better after? Base your decision on that answer to that question.

    How to store it? Unless you plan on working out for over 3 hours and plan to store your gear in the sun, just a regular thermos should be fine.

    thanks, that is exactly what I am going to do =)
  • nikkerbob
    nikkerbob Posts: 78 Member
    Thanks and sorry for the late replies... I don't get notifications when people comment =(
  • chouflour
    chouflour Posts: 193 Member
    I blend ice with my smoothies, or sometimes pour them over ice. Then I put it in a double-walled tumbler or jug and put it inside an insulated lunch bag. It's usually cold for several hours that way.
  • MelRC117
    MelRC117 Posts: 911 Member
    Thanks guys; I like to work on in the morning on an emety stomach as well and I plan to.shower at the gym and straight to work so I like the ice pack idea. I'm only worried cause it has yogart in it lol and I'm weird like that it can't be warm or room temp lol

    I don't know how your workplace is but can you keep your smoothie supplies at work and make them when you get there. I keep a small bender at work and sometimes will make myself one as my afternoon snack if I'm going to the gym after work.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hamilton-Beach-Single-Serve-Blender-Red/16553374
    This is what I have and keep it at work with all the supplies. Its less then $20 and still does a good job of blending the ice. You can also get additional cups. I found mine at Target.

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