Eat Before or After Workout

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  • Murdog
    Murdog Posts: 70
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    In Boot Camp, I didn't have a choice but to eat before our PT sessions. It didn't seem to bother me back then. But, now?? I can't even think about eating before a workout--especially a run. So, definately--after.
  • KarenLouise1981
    KarenLouise1981 Posts: 144
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    I always have a snack like a piece of fruit or a yoghurt in the morning as i find i get really light-headed and lethargic as my glucose dips. If training pm leave at least 1 1/2 hrs after eating to avoid stitches etc. I also find it really hard to run on a full stomach! Immediately after training i always have something high protein like boiled eggs or tinned tuna then cary on the day as normal.
  • Ally_Clare
    Ally_Clare Posts: 355 Member
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    I have to wait a few hours after eating a meal before exercise otherwise i dont feel well. Sometimes if im hungry though i'll eat a snack like a banana before i hit up the exercise. Usually i eat after though.
  • Natacia28
    Natacia28 Posts: 11 Member
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    I like to eat a light snack before work out then another after :smile:
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
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    i will almost always eat after, although for me it depends on the impact of the workout.

    tonight i have karate training so i will probably just eat a snack 1 - 2 hours before then eat dinner when i get home. if i ate dinner first i would probably vomit at training

    on monday night i went for a bike ride on a full stomach and was fine.
  • JHoersten2
    JHoersten2 Posts: 44 Member
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    I eat my meals before. I easily get 2x the energy and results from the work out than if I wait until after.
  • yarinathan
    yarinathan Posts: 36 Member
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    you should have a light snack with some carbs (think a piece of fruit) about 30 minutes before working out (for energy).
    and you should have something high-protein immediately after (to rebuild your muscles) :]


    I agree!!! My all time fav is a piece of ww toast wit a smear of PB!!!! Then afterwards a protein shake! Makes for a great start to the day!

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