Is it better to eat then walk or walk then eat?

LiMer

I started walking at work during lunch but was wondering is better to eat then walk or walk then eat? Is there any difference?

Thanks.

LiMer

I started walking at work during lunch but was wondering is better to eat then walk or walk then eat? Is there any difference?

Thanks.

havingitall

I walk first then eat. It works for me

jeanettevallance

I always eat before I walk .... works for me otherwise I am famished and tend to eat too much. Try both see which works for you.

jljohnson

I don't think there's a difference in calories burned, or metabolism, etc. I personally walk, then eat. That way I don't fee weighed down by my lunch.

Phoenix_Rising

In college, I took a health course where the professor said to exercise first, wait 45 minutes, then eat. The scientific reason behind that? Pshaw, like I remember!!!! :laugh:

OOPS, lemme edit that statement.

IF you are gong to work out first, THEN wait at least 45 minutes to eat.
Something about giving your body time to "cool off" and burn stored fat versus burning off the food you are consuming....

But I personally eat around noon and workout around 2:30pm daily. I need the fuel or I feel weak during my workouts.

erlehmkuhle

I have been told by most of the trainers that I have worked with to eat a healthy lite meal then do your workout about 30 mins after. If you eat foods with natural energy, like most fruits, then your exercise should be enjoyable and more work can be done during the workout to lose weight. Just be careful for vomiting. This could cause other problems that we all want to avoid.

LiMer

Thank you everyone.

MTGirl

Really - if your just walking on your lunch break - which ever way works best for you - I used to eat first, then walk. However it works for you is the best way! Happy walking.

sassyredgirl

I was told by a trainer thats its best to walk then eat... While you are eating u are still burning .

datank4

I like to eat after I walk or workout instead of before cause I feel like I get a better workout without being full.

tina197411

I was told to walk then wait 30 minutes to eat ....if you eat right after it slows the burning process.....

knitapeace

I'm just about to go on my lunch/walk break now. I'm always super hungry by 12:30 even with a morning snack, so heck yeah I'm gonna eat first. But I do my early morning workouts fasted, so I think it all kind of evens out eventually.

50sFit

LiMer wrote: »

I started walking at work during lunch but was wondering is better to eat then walk or walk then eat? Is there any difference?

Thanks.

I eat while I walk...and no, there is probably no significant difference. It's just a personal choice.

Icandoityayme

It doesn't matter when you walk. What matters is that you are doing it. The same amount of calories are burned no matter when you do it. I prefer to do it after breakfast but if I don't feel like doing it at that time, I do when I feel like it.

999tigger

Can someone post some study that says either way. I dont think a 30 minute walk is strenuous, so I doubt it makes the slightest difference but will be persuaded by a decent study.

Going to the gym and doing a workout is a different proposition. You need enough energy i.e some carbs in you before the workout to give you energy and then you need to eat some protein soon after to help with muscle repair, especially if you are doing resistance training.

TAsunder

I believe recent research suggests that if you are trying to control insulin resistance or diabetic issues in general, it is better to eat and then walk to get the right insulin response going in your muscles.