Early Morning Exerciser Looking for a Pre-Workout Nibble

LivyB14

I have to get up at 5am to fit in a workout and I know it's not recommended to workout on an empty stomach. Normally, I grab 15 almonds but that's getting a little repeatitious. Suggestions? Shakes?

Thanks!

CarolinaGirlinVA

I am curious too!

AmyW4225

A banana, glass of chocolate milk, or a piece of string cheese?

MB_Positif

Power Bar or half a bagel with peanut butter is what I usually eat before an early morning workout.

nlehmann

I workout VERY early and don't like to get up earlier than I have to in order to digest a snack. I usually go for 1/2 serving of a protien shake, 1/2 banana or 1/2 small granola bar for a few carbs and some water. That is usually enough to get through an hour or so.

littlemiss165

I'm not a shake fan, but an apple (or applesauce) and a string cheese get me through an early workout. Good Luck

jacmjone

I drink the Gatorade carb pre-workout packet. Then I follow up with the Gatorade recovery drink that has tons of protein in it. It works fine for me.

bachooka

I for one love to work out on an empty stomach... I don't think there is anything wrong with it.

liog

I tried a Larabar the other day before a run and felt sick, sick, sick. I seem to do well with peanut butter on toast and some water.

katiebythebay

Bananas...

sarah6308

I love yogurt before my early morning workouts. Throw in a few berries or some flax seed if you need something more to keep you going.

josettenehmelman

Water, piece of fruit and light string cheese

nlassite

grapefruit for me

sonyachan

Green smoothie, or a bowl of cereal or oatmeal.

docjoe

A banana and cup of coffee work for me. Emphasis on cup of coffee...

megs2003

I have half a piece of toast with almond butter.

amybg1

Really it depends on your body, when I have to wake up really early for Summer or Spring training I would sometimes have a bottle of Ensure on my way to the bus (I can't drive) it's not too heavy on my stomach, I generally burn off most of the calories in the can, it's got the protein I need and it sustains me until after my workout, I tend to call this the 'first half' of my breakfast. The second half would be a banana or something easily put in a backpack until I can get back home, and then a light, healthy snack to top things off.

Depends on your body really, each person's stomach is different. The important thing is to ahve protein, if not before then after and to have at least a little something to eat to help fuel your body

Alexc2012

Try having a slice of whole wheat bread with peanut butter. This is a good pre-workout snack that I like having when I'm hungry before a long run.

blondejillie

A giant triple shot soy latte. Protein with a Punch. :drinker:

nickyfm

Banana!

cirellim

I would absolutely choose a carb over a fat for early morning pre workout. Or for any pre workout for that matter, however it may not be relevant if you're waking up at 5 and basically going directly to the gym. Once you eat something it'll take roughly 2 hours for it to be processed through the body and be available to be used for energy.

Caged_Heat

I have half a piece of toast with almond butter.

This sounds good, Livy...

lkm111

When I first started getting up at 5 am to workout, I needed something in my stomach. I would put a banana and a Sargento reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese on my bedside table. Because the cheese is individually packaged, it was fine overnight. I would eat the banana before and the cheese after. It worked great for me. Now that I'm used to the schedule, though, I don't need anything.

Hope this is helpful!

pmkelly409

kind mini bars....

LivyB14

I think so too!

LivyB14

Thanks for the suggestions folks!! Much appreciated

TKHappy

I always go for a banana, a small bowl of oatmeal, or a half slice of toast with peanut butter.

iron_jj

Usually I make a shake with 1 sugar free yogurt, 1scoop of whey, 1/2 cup mixed berries, 1 packet stevia and 1/2 cup skim milk, some crushed ice.