Early morning workouts--do you eat before?

If I go out out for a run (6 miles or longer), I usually eat first or else I would often crater (presumably because my blood sugar drops) and I would often feel tired and sluggish the rest of the day. So I usually eat two pieces of dry whole wheat toast and a little fruit (plus coffee) half an hour to an hour before I run and then I'm always fine and, yes, I feel energized the rest of the day. If instead I do one hour elliptical trainer and strength workout, I never eat beforehand and never have any problems. Go figure.

Good luck!

i usaly eat a banana or orange before morning workouts and drink a 0,5 liter bottle of water

Always. Usually half a PowerBar or a half a Clif Bar.

I read this, agree with this and thought I would copy and paste. It's from Jillian micheals......
"The Truth: You should always eat something before exercising so your body has enough fuel to power through your workout.

The rationale behind this widely accepted myth is that forgoing food before exercise will force your body to burn more fat during your workout. This is a big, fat lie: Starving yourself before exercising can actually be detrimental to your body. Let’s get to the bottom of this fitness myth once and for all.

You need sugar to exert energy. Your body needs a certain amount of sugar for fuel when training. When that blood sugar is not there, your body will convert your own muscle tissue into energy. A recent study published in the Strength and Conditioning Journal looked at cyclists who ate before they trained versus those who fasted before they trained. The amount of fat burn was the same for both groups, but those who had trained without eating first had 10 percent of their calorie burn come from protein — including their own muscle mass. You’re trying to build muscle, not eat away at it!

Your body needs energy to perform at a high intensity. You know I’m always saying that I want you to work out as hard as you can for as long as you can. How can you do that if you haven’t properly fueled your body? Think about it this way: Would you drive a car without gas? Use your iPhone without charging it? Nope and nope. If you haven’t eaten anything, your workout won’t be as intense as if you’d fueled up beforehand, not to mention that you’ll likely suffer from low blood sugar, which will make you dizzy and sluggish.

You don’t need to gorge yourself; a healthy snack will do the trick. I suggest you eat something 45 minutes to an hour before training — you’ll have more energy and endurance to work harder, burn more calories, and improve your muscle tone. Aim for something with carbohydrates and protein. Here are a few quick, healthy snack ideas: a whey shake, low-fat yogurt with berries, or a banana or apple slices with natural almond butter.

The Bottom Line: You should always eat something before a workout. I’m not suggesting you pig out. A small, healthy snack consisting of carbohydrates and protein will properly fuel your body for a killer workout."

If I eat before I exercise, I tend to get stomach aches! I used to eat before I exercise, mooonths ago. I don't do that anymore. I eat an hour or so after I exercise now (allowing my stomach time to settle).

I eat before my morning workouts. But I eat so many meals a day, I basically eat before every action.

Personally, I like to have about an hour between eating and exercising for the sake of comfort. So I usually don't eat before an early morning workout. Perhaps a little gatorade or water before and during, but nothing solid.

For me, fatigue after early-morning workouts tends to be associated with getting up earlier or with simply having that energy expenditure spent at an early point in the day, not with whether I eat before or after.

Nah, I work out first, usually around 6:30, eat later - like around 8:15 or so. Depends on the individual. This works for me.

It's personal preference. For me, I only eat a granola bar or banana on my 20 min walk to the gym.