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exercise then eat, or eat then exercise?
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According to this article, research shows that walking after eating helps to reduce blood sugar levels. But I would recommend doing what is easiest for you. Speaking from experience, I can't lift as much weight if I try to do strength training on an empty stomach.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/24/really-the-claim-taking-a-walk-after-a-meal-aids-digestion/?_r=00 -
I always exercise first because I don't want to barf everywhere while im exercising lol....but a lot of times I will be hungry before I work out but when I am done Im not hungry any more so that helps me too0
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Both sometimes LOL!
I can't workout on an empty stomach unless its first thing in the morning, otherwise I get sick.0
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