Eating before a workout

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Dzuniga87
Dzuniga87 Posts: 16
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Hi All- I just started working out this week and I'm looking for ideas on something quick and small that I can eat before a workout. It's right after work for me- so I only have time to grab something and usually only have about a half hour before my class. Thoughts??

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  • inge88
    inge88 Posts: 184 Member
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    I usually just eat a banana if I'm hungry before a work out.
    Maybe a muesli bar is also a good idea?
  • japruzze
    japruzze Posts: 453 Member
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    You want something small (100 - 200 calories. High carb, low fat with protein. You want something to stabilize your blood sugar but not overload you so you get sick.
  • Jupitermermaid
    Jupitermermaid Posts: 270 Member
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    Have some protein.....a slice of whole wheat bread with a tablespoon of peanut butter, or a protein shake, some yogurt, cottage cheese, hard boiled egg, or a handful of almonds or mixed nuts. You need to fuel your body with protein before and after a workout to cause your body to burn efficiently and from fat rather than lean muscle.
  • pinkprincessmama
    pinkprincessmama Posts: 52 Member
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    I always drink a shake before I workout.
  • jms1985
    jms1985 Posts: 58 Member
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    Nights when I go straight to my Zumba class from work, I try to eat a banana about 30 - 40 minutes before class begins.

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