Should I eat breakfast before a workout or just a snack?

katiep1012

I have been working out in the mornings, I am not sure if I should eat breakfast an hour or so before working out or should I just eat a small snack such as fruit and then eat lunch a while after working out? Sorry if its dumb, I'm just getting started on all this and I have no idea what I should be doing! haha thanks in advance!

meesterjm

A small snack would be better than a breakfast, and no way is that dumb, I would of probably asked that question in the future also!

mjrkearney

If you feel yourself burning out, eat more before you exercise, but be sure to wait a bit before doing anything high-impact that could upset your stomach. If you're good, you're good.

Metallux

I was just wondering this myself. I read that a study finds working out before any food at all is the best for weight loss. but its best to get a workout in at all. www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-eat/breakfast-before-or-after-a-workout

jimian60

Everyones different. Test it out. Eat just eggs one morning, then eggs toast, one day nothing, one day oatmeal.

trogalicious

It all depends on you. I don't eat before I lift, I don't eat before I run. If I do, it makes me feel kinda queasy. Try eating something then go work out, if you don't feel queasy, you have your answer.

devastation77

If you feel like you need food, have it. It's not critical.

desiv2

I do one or the other depending on time. If I have the time for breakfast, I'll eat breakfast first, if not, I'll do a snack. I don't think it really matters, I sure don't notice anything different.

katiep1012

Thank you everyone! I think I'm over thinking everything! lol

trogalicious

Thank you everyone! I think I'm over thinking everything! lol

As long as you are eating at a calorie deficit, consistently, logging your food accurately (weigh/measure), you'll lose weight.

Teeladog

I find if I don't eat something I end up super hungry in the middle of working out. But...I don't eat a huge breakfast...usually a luna bar and a banana. Sometimes a banana and greek yogurt. I have found that there are certain foods I can't eat before working out. For example, no OJ before running...gives me heart burn.