Pre workout snacks?

CandiceScott69
CandiceScott69 Posts: 81 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What are some good ideas for a Pre workout snack? I feel like I need something before I workout in the evening, I sometimes get light headed during my exercise. I want something with protein, but not too heavy because I don't want to feel sick to my stomach.
Thanks for any ideas.

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  • heddylyn
    heddylyn Posts: 173 Member
    I usually eat a banana or have a protein shake.
  • mmjeffrey12
    mmjeffrey12 Posts: 2 Member
    I will eat a stick of colby jack cheese, greek yogurt, bananas, apples, or a small protein shake/bar. I found things like granola bars and crackers make me feel like they want to come back and visit during my workout lol. It helps get me through. Hope that helps!
  • soehlerking
    soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
    I drink 1/4 of my protein shake on my way to the gym and the rest afterward. Back when I did more cardio I just had a low-fat 80-calorie yogurt, but the protein definitely is an improvement!
  • konswela
    konswela Posts: 137 Member
    I normally have steel cut oatmeal with a banana about an hour before. or a Protein Crunch Bar.
  • Hellguy76137
    Hellguy76137 Posts: 53 Member
    What are some good ideas for a Pre workout snack? I feel like I need something before I workout in the evening, I sometimes get light headed during my exercise. I want something with protein, but not too heavy because I don't want to feel sick to my stomach.
    Thanks for any ideas.
    If you are lifting weights, protein. For cardio just get a piece of fruit. for longer cardio sessions I will sometimes use brown rice to give me more fuel. It burns longer and slower than other carbs.
  • amann1976
    amann1976 Posts: 742 Member
    if i work out in the evenings i have my dinner an hour before i go to the gym, then when i come back i usually have a salad with some a can of chicken or tuna on it if i have to eat again
  • DenyseMarieL
    DenyseMarieL Posts: 673 Member
    I plan to do my workouts about an hour after supper, then save room for an apple dipped in peanut butter for a snack after.
  • know_your_worth
    know_your_worth Posts: 481 Member
    banana!
  • amberaz
    amberaz Posts: 328 Member
    Dried fruit, give me energy and doesn't make me nauseus most of the time. I really need to work out on a near empty stomach.
  • doubleduofa
    doubleduofa Posts: 284 Member
    As I think about it more, I guess I divide my dinner up into two lighter meals - one before and one after workout. I like them them to be zone like - that seems to be the best combo for me (maybe with a ltitle more fat than pure zone). I usually do a protein shake, smoothie, an oz of cheese and an apple, some greek yogurt with fruit, or some cottage cheese and fruit around 3:30 or 4pm - no later than 5pm or it won't sit right during the workout. I start working out around 6:30-7pm. Then, if I'm hungry, I'll have something similar after the workout - like cheese and wine. I don't eat a big dinner after working out because I don't like eating late.
  • dwh77tx
    dwh77tx Posts: 513 Member
    I feel like I'm the only person who never has a "pre" or "post" workout anything. I workout when I workout..and eat my meals or snacks when I normally do. Anyone else??
  • wmagoo27
    wmagoo27 Posts: 201 Member
    Right now I'm having 2 pieces of string cheese and a small protein and coconut oil mixed in coffee. Preworkout that satisfies the hunger and boosts my energy a little bit.

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