What do you eat before training?

dinner, I workout out in the evenings after my DD goes to bed. So I always have a sizable protein with every meal especially dinner, I have my load of veggies (at least 2-3 cups), I workout about an hour or so later and then have a good protein smoothie when I get home to recover.

I do a lot of strength training.

Either breakfast or lunch, depending on what time I work out that day. There's nothing special about it other than that I get a reasonable meal.

I don't eat before I workout. I get up at 4:30 am, and I'm generally working out by 5. I don't care for running on a full stomach, and I like to be able to "save" my calories for a nice breakfast and a morning snack. I don't mind lifting with food in me as much as cardio, but I just don't eat. 1 night a week, I'll eat dinner before getting in some "bonus" cardio while watching my girls' gymnastics classes (the gym has a little workout area in the balcony), but I don't always like it. When I used to go to evening hip hop classes, I hated feeling full.

I will have a banana or toast or a protein shake if I wake up feeling extra hungry or just weak for some reason, but it's not a regular thing at all.

i usually go right before dinner, or an hour or so after lunch, so...

Im a big fan of protein shakes or workout/carb drinks. They arent heavy in the stomach, provide a good mix of protein/carbs, easily have 16 ounces of water, and can be mixed with sugar free syrups to provide lots of flavors. If I want extra nutrition I can add various fruits, milks, veggies, fiber powder, etc. Extremely versatile and easy.

I workout right after work as well (CrossFit). I typically have something like chicken salad or tuna salad 1-2 hours before I workout.

I work out after work in the evenings (around 5:30pm), so I always have a low sugar protein bar an hour before I go (with at least 15-20 g of protein). I find that apples, peanut butter, etc. don't give me sustainable energy for my workouts- I run out of steam and crash about half way though, especially if I'm doing weights.

Experiment with different things though, see what keeps your energy up during your work out, I think we're all a little different.

I like almonds and a piece of fruit, typically an apple, about 45min before I run.

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Some peanuts or a banana. Both are quick and easy for me to grab along the way.

I love a small bowl of cereal with milk as a snack about an hr to an hour and a half before a workout. Which doesn't happen often. Peanut butter with celery or a banana or apple are a good source or energy too. Or string cheese and an apple. Think a carb and a protein to help power you through. Also, this may sound gross but it really isn't bad... a half scoop of whey protein (any flavor), oatmeal, and about 2 Tbsp of water, mix together with some blueberries make into patties and freeze for a pre-workout or post workout snack. Good luck!

I wish I could train in the morning or not long after a meal, energy/food wouldn't be an issue then. I leave work and go directly to my gym, train for about an hour and then I'm home just before 8pm. So I'm looking for suggestions to bridge lunch and dinner.

I don't think I could make it through drills let alone sparring on an empty stomach. lol

I'm similar, work, gym, home & shower by 8pm. My current "workout" snack which I eat about an hour before is a half serving of dark chocolate M&Ms and half serving of lightly salted almonds. Maybe not the best use of calories, but other things I've tried (straight almonds, yogurt, cheese) tend to make me feel sick to my stomach. I do a cross-fit type circuit training class.

I do this!
1 cup (227g) Fage 0% Greek yogurt
1 packet of stevia
37g Whey Isolate (Vanilla)
1/2 cup strawberries

Mix up first 3 ingredients until smooth and then add strawberries.
1 hr prior to workout
15 minutes prior VPX NO Pre Workout or any other stimulant you like.
Drink tons of water