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

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katiep1012
katiep1012 Posts: 11
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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!

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  • meesterjm
    meesterjm Posts: 9
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    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
    mjrkearney Posts: 408 Member
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    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
    Metallux Posts: 117 Member
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    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
    jimian60 Posts: 21
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    Everyones different. Test it out. Eat just eggs one morning, then eggs toast, one day nothing, one day oatmeal.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,583 Member
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    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
    devastation77 Posts: 233
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    If you feel like you need food, have it. It's not critical.
  • desiv2
    desiv2 Posts: 651 Member
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    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
    katiep1012 Posts: 11
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    Thank you everyone! I think I'm over thinking everything! lol
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,583 Member
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    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
    Teeladog Posts: 157 Member
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    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.

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