exercise then eat, or eat then exercise?

Quieau
Quieau Posts: 428 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Please discuss!
«1

Replies

  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    Personal Preference
  • lindustum
    lindustum Posts: 212 Member
    if hungry-> eat first
    if not hungry-> workout first
  • rileyhall00
    rileyhall00 Posts: 98
    Hey,

    Funny I was thinking this last night. I found the following article.

    http://m.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-eat/breakfast-before-or-after-a-workout

    I just went to the gym this morning and thought I would feel bad without anything in my belly but I felt great. Better then days I had oats or fruit for breakfast.

    Now I'm sitting down for a well earned scrambled eggs..
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    I need a little time to digest in order to really work.

    If this is a question relating to IF, probably want to focus on that aspect. Otherwise, it's completely personal preference.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Comes down strictly to personal preference, I eat a big breakfast (1400 calories) an hour before I hit the gym at 7 a.m. but if I work out in the the evenings then I prefer to eat after...... Best of Luck
  • Doone33
    Doone33 Posts: 171 Member
    I personally don't like to eat much if I am going to work out.. I found out that it makes me slower and sometimes tired! I thought it would be the other way around... but it is not!
  • orly99
    orly99 Posts: 8
    I've been wondering about this (only started exercising 2 weeks ago). I'm trying to lose weight but I usually like to eat beforehand so I feel like I have a bit of energy. I prefer not being on an empty stomach for prolong amount of time, otherwise I won't want to eat.

    This is what I've found on the ausport.gov.au website http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/factsheets/competition_and_training/eating_before_exercise

    "To make a decision about eating before your workout, it is useful to consider the goals of the session. If your primary goal is to improve performance, have something to eat before exercise. If your primary goal is weight loss, and you will do the same amount of exercise regardless of whether you eat or not, save your meal until after the session".
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I work out late at night, so it's always after I eat. I think it just depends on what you prefer or what time of the day you work out.
  • laylaness
    laylaness Posts: 262 Member
    I work out after work, and I eat after I work out. Just personal preference. I've tried working out after eating, and I just end up feeling sluggish and icky (that's a medical term).
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    Personally I train fasted. I eat after.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • CRHarrigan
    CRHarrigan Posts: 15
    I prefer after!
    If I workout to soon after eating I get sick to my stomach!
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    It depends.

    I usually have a light breakfast, then exercise, then eat something more substantial.

    Whatever works for you is best though.
  • beaches222
    beaches222 Posts: 437 Member
    I personally rather eat after a workout. For one I tend not to over eat after a good workout and on a light tummy I can get a good workout in.
  • o2bADyer
    o2bADyer Posts: 208
    Personal preference or whatever works for you...
  • jdm_taco
    jdm_taco Posts: 999 Member
    I eat after so I can have a massive feast
  • ThePoppyFox
    ThePoppyFox Posts: 17
    I think it's just up to you. Try both and see which one you like. I personally can't workout without eating first (in the morning). I feel super lightheaded and can't make it through my workouts. And when I eat first, I never have that problem. I see others on here feel sick when they do eat first so it's just whatever is right for your body.
  • luckydays27
    luckydays27 Posts: 552 Member
    I eat something before, then eat after as well.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Whatever your preference. Mine depends on schedule. Usually that means fasted.
  • mrrongilbert
    mrrongilbert Posts: 14 Member
    I have to knock out my workout first thing in the morning (4am) so it's just a big glass of water and off I go. I follow up the workout with more water and eat when I get to work which is ~1 hour after. It works well for me and I am far from hungry, I know I need to "feed the machine" so I try and make good choices and get something in there soon after.

    I would, no doubt, have a different approach if I worked out at lunch or after work.
  • pinkstargem
    pinkstargem Posts: 13 Member
    I eat at 4.30pm ish, gun around 7pm, protein drink and snack when I get home. Works for me :-)
  • RosyBest
    RosyBest Posts: 303 Member
    I exercise first unless I am just starving. tomorrow is my weigh in day so I will wake up and exercise before weighing. This works for me.
  • onandoff
    onandoff Posts: 122 Member
    Exercise first, eat after. Can't do jumping jacks otherwise...
  • jayjay12345654321
    jayjay12345654321 Posts: 653 Member
    I eat after, too. I know food stays in the stomach for several hours during mechanical breakdown and I don't like feeling full while I'm jogging.
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    Meal timing and frequency doesn't really matter at all . Calories matter
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Meal timing and frequency doesn't really matter at all . Calories matter
    This.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    if hungry-> eat first
    if not hungry-> workout first

    this!
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    If I'm training in the afternoon then it's after lunch and before dinner.
    Or I might train fasted.
    Or if I'm cycling then I eat before, during and afterwards.

    Summary - eat and train when it suits you.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Hey,

    Funny I was thinking this last night. I found the following article.

    http://m.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-eat/breakfast-before-or-after-a-workout

    I just went to the gym this morning and thought I would feel bad without anything in my belly but I felt great. Better then days I had oats or fruit for breakfast.

    Now I'm sitting down for a well earned scrambled eggs..

    I'll counter that with this.

    http://alanaragon.com/myths-under-the-microscope-part-2-false-hopes-for-fasted-cardio.html
  • Synapze
    Synapze Posts: 499
    What I do is Train fasted. Fast for another 2 or so hours then eat.
  • NickeeCoco
    NickeeCoco Posts: 130
    I usually work out first thing in the morning, which often involves a run. I have to run on an empty stomach, otherwise I'll be sick in someone's bushes. If your stomach can handle it, go for it and eat ahead of time. If not, then don't.

Categories