Energy foods before workout.

MoniJo82

What kind of energy foods or drinks can I take before a workout? I always feel too tired to workout and i have to force myself to get on the treadmill and strength train afterwards. I need a little push to get me started. any suggestions?

BrokenBottle

Eat a small balanced meal 1 hour before workout.

taso42

Banana (optionally w/ peanut butter)
Yogurt. Pre-workout, I prefer the sugary kind.

kitkat536

Granola bar - my favorite is Cliff Mojo bars. They are mostly nuts, low fat, medium protein, and half the amount of sugar is the regular cliff bars.

I also eat apples beforehand too. The fiber makes me feel full and the carbs give me the energy.

Eat 20-30 minutes beforehand, so eat before getting in your car, and change at the gym.

Best of luck!!

shovav91

Apple with peanut butter
Some sort of fruit with laughing cow cheese
Oatmeal
Toast with cottage cheese
Granola bar

These all work well for me

UponThisRock

caffeine

Iluvchopsticks

Coffee does the trick for me. If I want to do an evening workout I have a small cup right after I get home and that helps me find the energy to squeeze in a workout after spending all day at work.

apbanana

Greek Yogurt are the best! even Trader Joe's brand is good. I usually can't eat before a work out so sometime I have a citrus fruit to boost my energy a bit without a lot of actual food.

MoniJo82

Excellent Thanks for the responses everyone. :happy: