What to eat at 4:00 AM?

laineylynnfit

I like to work out/go to the gym before work in the morning. I am not very hungry at that time but I have to eat before I work out. Any ideas for quick breakfast that will prep me for my workout? I am trying to get away from cereal -- Special K/Krave .... This week I've been eating 1 tbsp of peanut butter on wheat bread. Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Renae_Nae

I LOVE Eggo waffles lol. They are the only thing that is quick and I can eat before a workout and not get sick

Twiztedbeing

lol, thats what I do too. You could eat a fruit maybe? A banana or apple? how much are you looking to eat?

photojunkie28

I'm doing a fitness bootcamp and get up at 4:30 a.m. to get ready and eat breakfast. I eat 1/4 c to 1/2 c rolled oats with blueberries and whey protein in it. It seems to do the trick for me! To make it easier I buy snack size ziploc bags and portion out a weeks worth of cinnamon,whey and oats in them (or put it in a bowl measured the night before) that way when i wake up i just add some water and fresh blueberries and toss it in the microwave while I get ready to go. I'm all about prep work!

tmauck4472

Should be something high in protien. Greek yogurt is high in protien and low in sugar. That's what I eat, well I eat it everyday anyways so I guess it doesn't really matter.

Twiztedbeing

oats and fruits, also great.

laineylynnfit

Thanks! I'll have to try that. I just wanted other ideas besides PB on toast. I don't like oatmeal. I wish I did! I'll have to mix it up with fruit but I can't take something too sweet. I'm trying not to be picky but I guess that I am. lol
I am not a morning person but it's the best time to work out

aplusgeek

I like to work out/go to the gym before work in the morning. I am not very hungry at that time but I have to eat before I work out. Any ideas for quick breakfast that will prep me for my workout? I am trying to get away from cereal -- Special K/Krave .... This week I've been eating 1 tbsp of peanut butter on wheat bread. Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Make a whey protein shake with berries and skim milk. It'll keep you full longer than other stuff and is great for you health wise. And you can take it with you on the go. You can also add oats to it for some extra slow digesting carbs to fuel your workout.

MonicaT1972

I drink a smoothie on my way to the gym. Protein powder blended with water, spinach and frozen fruit. Simple and packed with 6 servings of fruit and veggies all at once!

findingfit23

Almonds and string cheese

ctooch99

Nutella on a piece of 12 grain toast!!! SO GOOD!!!!

stuffinmuffin

I know what you mean about needing to eat before a work-out. I've been quite bad lately and the last couple of early gym sessions I have just had milky coffee, but if I was running I would have a banana and some porridge (but then would also need a good 2 hours digestion time).

Milk and a banana or something small would be good. Experiment and find what suits you best. xx

vonnywaft

I don't get up that early but i make a smoothie of bananas, frozen berries, flax seeds and almond milk, it's delish and keeps me going til lunch for only about 350 cals.