Very early morning breakfast before a workout?

Have you tried liquid? Many of us who may have not had a breakfast habit in the past can find it VERY hard to start eating breakfast especially early. I was one of those people literally choking down oatmeal. I then learned about all the protein shake options and this SAVED MY MORNING! I just put milk, water, and protein powder into a shaker bottle and bam! Breakfast. It gives me carbs and protein so I am not working out on nothing.

I would try it!

First of all, kudos to you for being so dedicated to your workouts. Many people would just say the heck with it. I workout early, 7 am, but not as early as you. Impressive I have never had a problem eating breakfast as for me it is the most important meal of the day. I can make it with skipping lunch or dinner but never breakfast. I think you are doing the right things by trying different foods to see what you can stomach. Now for after the workout protein you are seeking in two seconds have you considering a slim fast shake or something similar? A meal in a can? A protein bar? Something you can keep in your gym bag or purse. Just an idea. I do eat a light breakfast before heading to the gym but after 2 hours of a great workout my body is screaming for food and that is what I bring to the gym, is a knock off (I'm frugal LOL) slim fast chocolate drink. It gets me going and it is easy and fast. Good luck in your endeavors and if my answers don't help I am sure others will weigh in. Keep up the good work

your supposed to eat something before you work out, really?

I always train fasted and have no issues...

I would say work out then eat something...your body is primed for nutrient absorption in the two hour window after you work out...or so I have read...

I also work out in the AM before eating. Never any issues.

peanut butter before working out? no.

you never want to consume protein or fats before working out because your main fuel for working out is carbohydrates which is stored in the body as glycogen. most of us deplete our glycogen storage within 15- 30 minutes of working out(depends on the intensity).

good source of carbs pre workout would be a bowl of oatmeal with some cinnamon. hopes this helps. or you can eat a high carb meal before you go to bed at night so that when you wake up you wont feel hungry and can just go to the gym without eating.

Due to low blood sugar issues, I have to have a little something before I work out. I have this meal anywhere from 15-30 minutes before heading to the gym.

1/4 scoop Dymatize iso 100 vanilla
1/2 cup no sugar added apple sauce
1/2 cup almond coconut milk

Microwaved for 45 seconds.

I eat within 1 1/2 hours after working out. I will have egg whites and veggies stir fried--and maybe a small grapefruit.

This works for me, but we are all different.

Who says you need to eat before a workout? If your goal is fat metabolism then empty stomach is ideal. Favorable for GH / insulin levels ... fat cells are more "vulnerable". It's all the strength coaches saying to eat before training because it improves performance... true, if you eat before you will be able to train harder. But if you want to increase fat usage just drink a black coffee or green tea and train. Got me seriously lean and I kept most of my muscle as well.

Amen... listen to this guy as well; at least re: training on an empty stomach. True that carbs pre-workout will replenish glycogen for more workout "energy", but if you want to train your body to use fat as the primary fuel source go without food and eat right after. Trust me. Tough the first few times but your body will adapt.

But Dorothy, I sure hope your son isn't trying to get lean or lose weight while consuming a very high sugar, high calorie shake like that! Great for lean athletes, or those trying to gain weight, but that is a calorie-bomb for those trying to get lean!