What do you eat before a workout for energy?

Ellastrong

Just wondering what would be the best foods to eat before I work out, that do not include caffeine. Thanks!!

SpaceMarkus

I usually don't. I mix up some P90X Results and Recovery to drink during my workout and that gets me through!

rachmaree

I sometimes eat half a banana smushed on a piece of whole wheat toast.

mommyJto3

a piece of toast with a little bit of PB or a banana and a couple of almonds.

fastbelly

Foods rich in carbs at least 1.5 hours before. Don't eat just before the workout.

Mike523

I eat a banana about 30-40 minutes before I start. (I also have a small cup of coffee - I know you said no caffeine, but I have found that I push harder after the coffee...)

heatherstiara

Banana is good to eat... It also helps you to not get cramps in your legs.

thompson000

I eat a herblife protein bar

lhanks89

I usually eat 2 1/2 - 3 hours before my workout so I don't feel so weighted down, and it's usually mostly carbohydrates and protein like a veggie burger with some pasta and pasta sauce all mixed together. If it's like right before a workout, in the 30 min - 1 hour range, then I'll grab a banana.

Pamela13

I've had low bloodsugar my whole life so I must eat before I work out so I can make it through, and have enough energy too, and feel great afterwords.. I use beachbody, their product Shakeology! It is my favorite breakfast, as yeah call me weird, but I have never liked any breakfast foods!

babydull

I eat a banana about 30-40 minutes before I start.

Same for me. The potassium is supposed to help relax the muscles before too, so supposedly less aches. I also make sure I've drank enough water to avoid sweating ammonia.

editara13

I glass of milk
50 grams of raw peanuts
a cup of no sugar hot Nescafe
and waterrrrrrrrrrrrrr :-)




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maggieschuck

What time of the day do you work out?

If its first thing in the morning try a smoothie. Later in the day its what ever meal I'm having. I don't do any thing special for work out. I just make sure I eat 1-2 hrs before a work out so I don't get sick. If I have enough time in the am I'll have eggs or oatmeal. I hate going on an empty stomach. You'll run out of steam.

Barneystinson

I've always worked out in a purely fasted state in the morning regardless of what activity I'm doing. If I need energy, I drink black cold coffee.

Zen_Master_B

For me it depends on the type of exercise but I almost always have a Peanut butter and Banana sandwich before a long duration of basketball. Call me old fashioned but I like carbs before a workout Oats,Wheat Pasta or Brown Rice.

BeckyKSmith

I have found that if I HAVE to eat that the only thing that wont bother me is a traditional Power Bar. They are like a giant laffy taffy of nutrition, but I don't burp them up, etc. My neighbor who I run with eats a half bagel with peanut butter....I tried it and burped up peanut butter for 5 miles.

Try both and see what you think. I only eat a power bar if running 5+ miles. I don't need to eat if less than that. I think I have enough glycogen stores to make it more than that far :-P

BlessedandBeautifulBrown

thanks... i needed that tip.. so love this site

Jenny56dreams

Protein shake or egg whites

Ellastrong

What time of the day do you work out?

If its first thing in the morning try a smoothie. Later in the day its what ever meal I'm having. I don't do any thing special for work out. I just make sure I eat 1-2 hrs before a work out so I don't get sick. If I have enough time in the am I'll have eggs or oatmeal. I hate going on an empty stomach. You'll run out of steam.

I usually work out in the morning, an hour or two after I wake up. Thanks for giving me ideas!

gothicprophet

I've always worked out in a purely fasted state in the morning regardless of what activity I'm doing.

I'm the same way. I figure it worked great while I was in Basic Training for the Army, and it still seems to be working out.

Ellastrong

Thanks for all the suggestions!! Appreciate it!