what can you eat right before you workout?

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Ashleysh22
Ashleysh22 Posts: 209
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I keep finding myself in the position where I need to eat right before working out. I have been in class all day and it has thus been 5 hours since I had food - but if I don't workout in the next hour, I won't be able to, because I have study groups tonight.

What are some things you can eat and still do an intense cardio workout 30 minutes later?

I already know bananas and apple sauce - other suggestions?

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  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
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    I keep finding myself in the position where I need to eat right before working out. I have been in class all day and it has thus been 5 hours since I had food - but if I don't workout in the next hour, I won't be able to, because I have study groups tonight.

    What are some things you can eat and still do an intense cardio workout 30 minutes later?

    I already know bananas and apple sauce - other suggestions?

    Intense cardio... probably a small portion of carbs but probably more complex than Apple Sauce, save the Apple Sauce for post-workout. Also have a small serving of protein as well, cottage cheese, chicken, lean beef, or protein shake. Post workout follow-up with something like Apple Sauce and a solid protein source.
  • ChellieIrish
    ChellieIrish Posts: 592 Member
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    light snack that is easy on the tummy like Greek yogurt or a spoonful or two of peanut butter for protein and a nice ripe banana to provide a healthy carbohydrate to keep you energized without dragging down your workout

    Bars, smoothies in a bottles and packaged fruit are easy to throw in your car or gym bag or some nuts to snack on during the day :drinker:

    I tend to allow at least an hour before I even attempt to workout tho as I find it harder to workout when too full :wink:

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