Eating and Working out

I work out early in the morning on an empty stomach.. I try not to eat anything after 7pm.. If I do (like I have the munchies like crazy) I go for air popped corn (3 cups for like 90 cals) or grapes (i love grapes!).. I think that you should give your body at least 1 day off a week.. I was going crazy with the exercise for a while, but got really burned out on it.. So I work out 5-6 days a week now.. Hope this helps.

1. I normally eat then workout. That way my metabolism benefits from the energy food gives it. I don't think it matters whether you eat before or after, as long as you're exercising.
2. Well, yes and no. I try not to eat any later than 6 or 7. Sometimes I do eat much later, almost at midnight. It doesn't hinder my weight, but other people's bodies work differently. I know my mom can't eat past 6 other wise she bloats like crazy. Lol.
3. I workout every single day, so I would say it's totally fine. If you feel up for it, go for it. However, don't overwork yourself. You don't want to risk injury or exhaust your body. As long as you get in at least a good hour of cardio exercise, you should be good.

hhhm it seems as though everyone does something different. this may mean that the answers to your questions are 'it probably doesn't matter. whatever works for you." :happy: and of course, i also do things differently. here it is anyway:

- i eat and then work out. i've tried to eat after my work outs before and i discovered that i just feel tired and thirsty for my whole work out if i do that. even for my morning work-out, i will drink some water and eat half of my breakfast or maybe just fruit before my work-out and then 'finish' my breakfast afterwards. i also do several quick work-outs throughout the day, every day. they're usually after lunch and dinner (and in between breakfast of course). i know its not a popular way to do it, but it works for me.

as for a cut-off for eating, i've learned that i wake up famished without a little night snack so i now allow myself a snack about 2 hours after i eat dinner every day.

I try to eat a little something if I work out first thing in the morning. Like a banana or some light yogurt. Then eat my breakfast after I cool down. I try not to eat anything after 8pm. And if I do it is something like air popcorn or an apple. Make sure you are drinking lots of water, particulalry on days that you exercise.

hope this helps!

1. I usually eat a snack before i work out. I work out right after work so if i wait until after i workout i eat way to much for dinner. Typically i eat a fiber w/ protein. Apple & peanut butter, or whole wheat crackers/pita chips and cheese, my new favorite is frozen yogurt i use yoplait light they have about 100 calories and i freeze it for bout 2 hrs. so nice in the summer time

2. I usally have a little something before i go to bed like a glass of milk or skinny cow fudge bar mini

3. Your body needs time to rest and recover. I walk my dog every day but i only work out at the gym 5-6 times a week. If you dont give your body time to rest you wont be able to work out at your full potential
I hope this helps! Good luck and make sure to drink plenty of water!!!!
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