Nutrition before workout

Akumu
Akumu Posts: 120 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Just wanted to get some thoughts on this. I work out when I get home from work. My afternoon snack is a serving of almonds and a yogurt or yogurt smoothie. This is about 2-3 hours before I work out. My workout is a mix of cardio and strength training. Yesterday I really pushed myself during the cardio part, felt like throwing up towards the end, which I assume is because I am getting into shape. Should I be eating a little differently beforehand, maybe more carb based? I know at first the workouts will be difficult for me, but I want to approach them correctly. Thanks for any advice.

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Just wanted to get some thoughts on this. I work out when I get home from work. My afternoon snack is a serving of almonds and a yogurt or yogurt smoothie. This is about 2-3 hours before I work out. My workout is a mix of cardio and strength training. Yesterday I really pushed myself during the cardio part, felt like throwing up towards the end, which I assume is because I am getting into shape. Should I be eating a little differently beforehand, maybe more carb based? I know at first the workouts will be difficult for me, but I want to approach them correctly. Thanks for any advice.

    It's really all personal preference, play around with different macros and see how you feel.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Just wanted to get some thoughts on this. I work out when I get home from work. My afternoon snack is a serving of almonds and a yogurt or yogurt smoothie. This is about 2-3 hours before I work out. My workout is a mix of cardio and strength training. Yesterday I really pushed myself during the cardio part, felt like throwing up towards the end, which I assume is because I am getting into shape. Should I be eating a little differently beforehand, maybe more carb based? I know at first the workouts will be difficult for me, but I want to approach them correctly. Thanks for any advice.

    It takes a little trial and error. Personally if I'm running after work I'll usually have a carb based snack mid afternoon. The feeling like you're going to throw up is usually a sign of over exertion or being water logged (taking in too much fluid immediately before and during your exercise).
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    It's really all personal preference, play around with different macros and see how you feel.

    I agree with this. I try to eat something about an hour before I work out but not anything large. And I stop drinking water about half an hour before I work out and then resume as soon as I'm done (that's mostly because I hate having to take a break in the middle of a workout and I feel sick if I drink while working out). As long as you're doing ok with your food overall for the day, I would just do what feels right for pre/post workouts for now. I think the only time it gets super important is when you start getting really in shape and want very specific results.
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    Almonds and yogurt sounds great for a pre-workout. 2-3 hours is plenty of time before your workout. I doubt it was the food make you feel sick, just how hard you pushed yourself.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Just wanted to get some thoughts on this. I work out when I get home from work. My afternoon snack is a serving of almonds and a yogurt or yogurt smoothie. This is about 2-3 hours before I work out. My workout is a mix of cardio and strength training. Yesterday I really pushed myself during the cardio part, felt like throwing up towards the end, which I assume is because I am getting into shape. Should I be eating a little differently beforehand, maybe more carb based? I know at first the workouts will be difficult for me, but I want to approach them correctly. Thanks for any advice.

    It's really all personal preference, play around with different macros and see how you feel.

    This.

    Fasted works best for me, but try a few different things and see what you respond best to.
  • Akumu
    Akumu Posts: 120 Member
    Thanks all. I do drink water while I work out. Maybe I will wait until after and see if that helps as well.
  • ndearing0501
    ndearing0501 Posts: 145 Member
    I usually eat before or after "depending on my hunger" one or two nutrigrain whole wheat waffles with a table spoon of peanut butter on each. Fiber/carbs and protein!
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
    Just a note, I do not think the feeling of throwing up is a normal part of 'getting into shape.' I mean, if you don't actually throw up, I guess it's not too bad. But I trained for a half marathon and really only got that feeling a handful of times. It usually meant I was overdoing it a bit.
  • sonOZeus
    sonOZeus Posts: 7
    limiting fat and fiber pre-workout will speed up gastric-emptying and probably help with the upset stomach.

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