What to eat before walking

I have been having the same question running through my head? I normally drink a soy protein drink before I take a two hour walk with my baby every morning. I also get hungry while I am walking. I took a piece of fruit this morning to calm the hunger but I do not know it is bad because I am trying to lose weight. I just started MFP this week and I have been blown away at the calories it is telling me to eat. Can someone please give some advice. I push a jogging stroller and I also breastfeed, does that mean I should eat more?

I have been having the same question running through my head? I normally drink a soy protein drink before I take a two hour walk with my baby every morning. I also get hungry while I am walking. I took a piece of fruit this morning to calm the hunger but I do not know it is bad because I am trying to lose weight. I just started MFP this week and I have been blown away at the calories it is telling me to eat. Can someone please give some advice. I push a jogging stroller and I also breastfeed, does that mean I should eat more?

If you are breast-feeding, I suggest checking with your doctor about your calorie intake.

Stay away from the herbalife. If it's not something you want to sustain forever, then it's best to leave it alone. Go for sustainable. You want to be happy. And yes, if you're breastfeeding, you should be eating more calories. read this: http://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-calories-fluids/

In the morning I have 2 cups black decaf coffee & a banana. About 1-1/2 hours later I walk 2 miles with my dog. It takes us just under an hour which includes her stopping to sniff the bushes & roll around in the grass sometimes. Lately I've been trying to increase our pace. About half way through our walk I've been getting hungry. What should I eat before to take me through the walk? No dairy, no eggs, no meat -- I'm vegan. I don't like protein bars or energy bars & I don't have a blender for smoothies. And how long before I walk should I eat?

Now that you've answered nevxz what's my solution.

I was having a similar problem: I was running out of energy halfway through my 50 minute morning walks. I now have a banana or piece of fruit just prior to my walk.


See if this helps: Have your banana 20 minutes or so before your walk. That's just enough time for the carbs in the banana to kick in during your walk.

A banana is a good half-hour meal so you don't end up getting tired. However, I would eat a more protein-laden breakfast.

You're vegan, so is there a way to have a tofu scramble? Peanut butter? I've found that 3 oz. of protein (or more) and a carb for breakfast does wonders for my mood and stamina. I would eat a spinach scramble on whole wheat and I'd be good until lunch, or I'd melt cheese and garlic on a piece of bread.

Basically, you need to eat more for breakfast and you need to eat some kind of protein to keep you from feeling hungry. Oatmeal can work and there are PLENTY of recipes for that. I also came across this for a morning sweet potato!

http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-sweet-mo-9080

And another for a butternut squash and black bean burrito (I can't resist a good burrito!)

http://ohsheglows.com/2011/10/24/black-bean-and-butternut-squash-burritos/

You need to spend a little time in the morning taking care of your needs, too. Eat a delicious breakfast!

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You are most likely not hungry but thirsty. Just take water with you. Your body is not going to starve if you dont eat for a 2 mile walk. If you are getting tired from walking then I'm guessing more sleep is needed. Try water 1st.

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whatever you want.

I can't. Really. Seriously?

Learn to accept that your desire for food isn't always hunger.

I dunno, how about maybe vegan food?

Whatever the hell you want because walking isn't that serious and doesn't take a special diet to maintain? :huh:

Like. Put some peanut butter on your banana or throw the banana into some oatmeal, idk. Maybe some flax or whatever people eat these days.

You are most likely not hungry but thirsty. Just take water with you. Your body is not going to starve if you dont eat for a 2 mile walk. If you are getting tired from walking then I'm guessing more sleep is needed. Try water 1st.

Meh, almost 3 hours after waking and jus a banana if be hangry.

OP - like others have said, whatever you want. No special diet required. I'd add some nuts. Or do an oatmeal with fruit and nuts. Or vegan protein shake (with fat added). In case you don't see where I'm going here, fat and protein keep you full.

Whatever the hell you want because walking isn't that serious and doesn't take a special diet to maintain? :huh:

Like. Put some peanut butter on your banana or throw the banana into some oatmeal, idk. Maybe some flax or whatever people eat these days.

Wait. Walking isn't that serious?


Damnit tell me that now. I've just walked half a marathon before 1:30pm & will have walked double that by the time I get back from the supermarket.


Walking not serious? Since when?

Try hiking 60 miles with a 60 pound pack through mountains with no sleep.

Walking little Toto isn't serious.

And a walking a half marathon? My 7 y.o. has walked further than that with me.