Q for those that workout in the morning....

shoover10

I workout at at 0500 and I am always hungry when I wake up. I eat something light, like toast, and drink water so that I can get through my workout. I can't concentrate on working out if I am hungry, although sometimes I skip the pre-workout snack because I am not hungry, but 99% of the time, I am. I come home, cool down, shower and then eat breakfast as I get ready... unless I run late than I eat around 0830 at work.

MissFit0101

Eat when you want to. If you have a calorie deficit you will lose weight regardless.

itamd1970

I tend to agree with those who eat before and after. I have a yoghurt 45 mins before I work out. Then about 45 mins after I workout I have the rest of my breakfast. The advantage of eating something before is that it gets you a nice spike before your workout. The great thing about eating after is that the exercise curbs your appetite. So you can manage to feel full and also satisfied

eatherhey

I stick pretty tightly to a morning routine: Awake (between 6:45 and 7:30), wash face, brush teeth, eat a decent breakfast (not only to have energy to work out but also so I can take a multivitamin without wanting to die), meds,

exercise (20 minutes - an hour, more light stuff later in the day), and then shower! It's been working well for the past few weeks. Some foods probably don't feel very good digesting while doing really vigorous exercising, but you'll figure that out.

Edit: Also I'm starving after getting out of the shower, so I make a protein shake at that point.

SassyCalyGirl

I workout in the mornings, I have a protein/meal replacement shake 45 minutes before hand.

1HappyRosie

I grab a serving of almonds and water before I work out. If I eat anything I seem to get sick to my stomach. Then a protein shake or eggs about 30 min. afterwards. Good luck and happy and healthy future to you!

saragato

When I get up to go to the gym in the morning, I take my morning meds first and one of them calls for food with it. I eat either a granola bar or something else light and then go. When I come back I may eat some greek yogurt, but not always. I always drink 2 8oz cups of water before and 2 after, though but that's me and my thirst level.

I don't think it's absolutely necessary to eat, especially a full breakfast, before getting into your routine but sometimes it can help wake you up a little more, so to speak.

Bentley2718

If you are hungry before the workout, eat something before you work out. I wouldn't recommend a large breakfast, but a piece of fruit, a small bowl of cereal, etc. should be enough to give you some energy/fill you up enough, without making you ill while working out (which some people have problems with).

I have never heard of "eating too soon" after a workout. The recommendation I have typically seen is to eat rather soon after a workout (within an hour, or even 30min) to help your body recover from the workout.

Personally, I tend to eat about a serving of cereal (1 cup) or a piece of toast and half a piece of fruit before working out. I then go work out for 1-2 hours, and eat again right after working out. I usually eat something small as soon as I'm done working out (e.g. a date and 2-3 raw almonds) and then a meal once I'm done showering.

Jennloella

Depends on my mood, sometimes before sometimes right after. Play with it and see what works for you, it's less about what the rest of us are doing......

crazydv

I usually eat a banana before I work out and then eat about a 1/2 hour after workout

kbmnurse

I Always eat before. Small bowl cheerios with fresh fruit, cup of coffee.

TinkrBelz

My morning workouts are at 5:30am...so I just get dressed, brush teeth, and leave.

When I get home, I have to get kids ready so I just drink coffee...but one they are gone I eat my oatmeal and eggs. I like to save my protein shake for one of my many snacks.

HealthyAlison

I don't do a lot of analysis about eating around my morning workouts. The only time I have to exercise is before the kids get up, so 4:45-5:45 (starting whenever I can drag myself out of bed). Any time lost off the beginning is time I don't exercise so I eat nothing before. Then it's off to the shower while my wife gets the kids up and dressed. Then it's up to me to get the kids fed, packed up, and out the door. If I'm lucky I get to eat while they do, if not it's in the car.

As much as I'd like to consider the merits of timing food with my morning workout, the working mom schedule makes it a moot point. :yawn:

Cheval13

It's smart to eat when you feel hungry, and really everyone is different. However, I think that a point of reference is to eat within 45 minutes post-workout. It gets fuel to your muscles right away. Plus, you burn more immediately after your workout, so you would not be negating your calories.

lilchicksta94

I eat a light breakfast and then a snack about 45 minutes after I workout :-)