Do you eat first or workout first?

trilvr

On a long endurance run I will eat about 45 mins before , during (gels) and after : ) so much of how you feel when working out is a result of how your body is doing nutrition wise...

shakybabe

I did better when I got up early and did 2 hours on empty stomach,, sweated loads and seemed to lose loads of inches and pounds to start with, but not sure if it was just cos I was overweight to start with.. though I never seemed to sweat if I did it later in day or feel like I could go on as long.

Lately though even more intense workouts don't seem to have resulted in the same pounds and inches lost as when I first started... so stopped exercising altogether to give body a break for few weeks see if can sweat more if haven't exercised for a few weeks to lose the rest.

MaddameKat

Eat after for me, i did it the other way today and nearly chucked up mid workout, It was only a snack too!

d2footballJRC

I eat a quick digesting carb before working out, then after I'm done working out a eat a protein based meal.

d2footballJRC

I've read somewhere that it does not matter -- or contribute to calorie burn (athletic training/very high intensity with an exception).

If you work out on an empty stomach, you will burn more calories during the workout because you have to dip into your stores from yesterday's meal. If you work out after you eat, you will burn more calories POST workout because your body has been fueled beforehand. So in the end, the calorie burn is around the same.

They say to eat a basic simple quick carbs will give you an energy boost for a better work out. While it's not going to help your calorie burn you will have more energy.

CharityEaton

I'm with the other person...If i eat...even a banana I will lose it mid work-out.

I do a bit of both though. usually wake up at 5:30 am and work out for 30min....eating nothing before but I usually have a pretty good breakfast after workout!
Then about 2 hours after lunch I will squeeze in another 30min. workout....but if I don't wait a few hours I'll lose my lunch.

Same for my running. I jog 3 days a week and it is usually a good 2-3 hours after dinner...or I'll get horrible side cramps. This is getting better and I notice I don't have to wait as long now but my sister can eat dinner and head right out the door and run 3 miles no problems....I would die if I did this!

I really don't think it matters one way or the other...it's another one of those personal preferences that everyone has an opinion about but in the long run it's all about what works for you and what is going to keep you on track! If you dread working out because you are to weak to work hard then eat! If you are dreading it because you think you're gonna yack then don't eat!