Do you exercise on empty stomach?

candyrayne215

Is it good or bad to exercise on empty stomach? for example i wake up, take my fat burners, water and workout. then eat afterwards. should i eat first or it dont matter?

love22step

Dr. Oz says to workout before you eat. For a while I thought I got queasy if I didn't eat first. I've figured out that I only get queasy if I don't drink water and get hydrated before I exercise.

sjohnny

I don't eat before I work out. I often exercise at 4:00 AM and don't eat until noon.

At about 11:30 this morning I'm going to go run 5 miles or so. I haven't eaten since 8:00 last night. I don't foresee any problems.

Grandysl

I am at the gym by 0500 so I do it on an empty stomach. If I do something later in the day, I try to make sure it has been a while since I ate. I get sick to my stomach if I workout with food in the belly!

Yanicka1

You should drop the fat burner.

I do not eat before exercising. I feel better that way.

sl1ngsh0t

if I eat before working out, I get indigested/sick.

SarahMorganP

When I work out in the morning it is on an empty stomach. At night it is almost always right after dinner. Or maybe 30-60min after dinner.

callikia

I lift most days. I get a solid meal in first or I'm just begging for a bad day. I think everyone's different but I try to eat something with good carbs and proteins within about 1 hour of when I'm going to workout.

BrianSharpe

There has been a fair bit of controversy over the benefits of exercising in a fasted state. Some claim you burn more fat some don't.

For me it's a matter of comfort. I like to run in the morning. If I ate before I ran I'd have to get up a couple of hours earlier as I hate running with a full stomach. Having said that for my Sunday long runs I do eat before running as the runs vary between 1.5 and 2 hrs.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/27/does-exercising-on-an-empty-stomach-burn-more-fat/#

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/fitness/exercise/fitness-research/why-exercising-on-an-empty-stomach-can-mean-a-better-workout/article2021546/

robinogue

I can't workout on a full stomach.

BAMFMeredith

I don't really think it matters, all depends on what works for you. I HAVE to eat about 30 mins to an hour before I work out so I'm fueled enough. I can't go as hard as I want to if I've got an empty stomach, but I know people who get nauseous if they've eaten before working out. As far as burning fat or not, I honestly don't think it makes a difference.

StarkLark

I never workout on an empty stomach if I can help it. A small meal up to 30-60 minutes before my workout is what I like to do.

No idea if there are any actual benefits versus an empty stomach, but it lets me feel like I'm ready to push myself and work hard because I know I have some gas in the tank

BAMFMeredith

Dr. Oz says to workout before you eat. For a while I thought I got queasy if I didn't eat first. I've figured out that I only get queasy if I don't drink water and get hydrated before I exercise.

Well if Dr. Oz says it, it MUST be true.

LilRedRooster

I don't work out right after eating, but I don't like working out on an entirely empty stomach. Like on runs first thing in the morning, I always have a bowl of oatmeal about a half hour before I go, because it helps when I'm done. If I'm not hydrated or have a little bit of fuel, after I'm done I get really light-headed and nauseous.

KelseyDawn84

I don't do well with low blood sugar (major understatement)... I never exercise while hungry..

macpatti

I don't really think it matters

Uh, apparently you missed where Dr. Oz says it DOES matter.

hahandel

I meet with my trainer at 6:00 am, so I work out on an empty stomach. Hasn't caused any issues.

MinnieInMaine

Depends on how empty my stomach is... If I didn't eat much for dinner the night before, my tank is completely empty so I'd have to eat something before working out, even if it's just a protein bar or a banana, otherwise I won't have the energy to give it my all. But if I had a good meal, I'm usually good for a morning workout without food.

Jacwhite22

First question......Why are you taking fat burners? Second question.....What is your definition of a workout? If you are going for a 30 min run or silimar than do whatever works for you. If you are lifting heavy or doing very high intensity cardio for a prolonged period of time I would strongly suggest eating something first.

anewme1202

I don't have a big meal but I have a little something to eat before I workout - even if it's a piece of fruit or some protein. Definitely have protein afterwards (cheese or I find a banana is good, even 1/2 a Larabar)

I usually hit the gym after work (4:30 - 5:00) so my afternoon snack is usually Greek Yogurt which has lots of protein and fills me up and then I'll have supper about 6:30 or 7:00 when I'm done.

For me most important - hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - I'll drink lots of water before, during and after and depending on my workout maybe even a bit of chocolate milk after to replenish some of what's been lost during my workout.

Jacwhite22

Well if Dr Oz says it it must be true.

I don't really think it matters

Uh, apparently you missed where Dr. Oz says it DOES matter.

asunnysnowman

I eat about an hour before I work out (something with protein) and a banana after I'm done

odusgolp

Doctor Oz and Fat Burners... This is bound to go splendidly

Annalisa419

Yes. I have to, otherwise I'll pass out.

kvonjohn

I just have a small snack if I'm working out in the morning. Usually when I wake up my stomach is growling.( I like that feeling :bigsmile:) Then I have a meal after.

If my workout is later in the day I try to wait a couple of hours to let my meal settle. I agree that it has to be with what you're comfortable with.

Punkedpoetess

I only have coffee before working out if I go early in the morning. Otherwise, I eat a light meal or snack 1-2 hours before working out. Works for me.

amoffatt

I cannot eat right before I work out or I will want to get sick and feel more sluggish. I work out at night, so I try not to eat 30 minutes to an hour prior then eat dinner afterwards.

gamehen2

If I'm doing only Cardio, yes empty stomach. When lifting though, your muscles require good fuel to perform. I do a 1/2 scoop protein and a small amount of a good quality carb like 1/2 a banana.

ItsMeRebekah

always!!!

lovesweetlove

I find that I feel better (wether it's mentally or physically) if I have an apple, banana, string cheese, toast, or some yogurt (something light) before I workout. I think everyone is different so see how you feel! I also try to eat something small right after I workout but that usually takes some 'forcing' because I'm just thirsty, not hungry. In the long-run though, I feel much better so I do it because it works for me.

5kidsforme

I do not eat before early morning workouts. But I do drink a little water. The only time I eat a little before exercise is when I go to the gym at 8:15 am on Saturdays.