What do I eat before the gym in the morning

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  • Amitysk
    Amitysk Posts: 705 Member
    On cardio mornings I usually don't eat anything. If I'm doing a double of some type (like bootcamp then right into yoga or kickboxing), I'll have a banana in between. Otherwise I try not to eat less than an hour before I work out. Makes my tummy hurt,
  • Riffraft1960
    Riffraft1960 Posts: 1,984 Member
    I workout at about 6am and never eat before hand. I generally eat a protein bar right afterwards.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    I don't eat anything if going to the gym in the morning. Just a cup of green tea while I do cardio to force my body to burn fat cells first for energy. I quickly follow my workout with oatmeal or a shake.

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    Double :huh: :huh:

    Weekends I prefer fasted cardio.

    Weekdays I do my cardio/lifting an hour after a small snack like a banana or some cheese.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    What do you plan to do at the gym? I go early (like 5AM) and most mornings I'll eat a granola bar, then shower, dress and have a 'recovery' chocolate milk in the car on the way to work (and something more about an hour later at work).

    For years I never ate before the gym at all...just a little coffee on the way there, but then I started doing early spin classes, and found I needed more.

    You definitely don't want a lot in your stomach for anything too intense
  • candyinmyheels
    candyinmyheels Posts: 34 Member
    nothing before morning workouts (besides water), but I premake a travel mug of coffee and either a yogurt/fruit smoothie or muesli (basically something with yogurt and fruit) to have after the gym. and lots of water.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    I would go with a banana! Light and gentle on the stomach.
  • YearsWorthOfFAT
    YearsWorthOfFAT Posts: 210
    I don't work out in the morning but i bike to class. I just eat cereal, or yogurt, or a pancake, or eggs, or a sandwich... You can eat anything, really.
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    I have a pre-made protein (EAS) shake, or a yogurt and banana, or pb toast (rarely). The shake and a banana is usually enough. I also make sure to have a cup or two of water. (I do bring 32 oz of water with me that I drink up while working out.)

    I try to eat at least 45 minutes before I go into the gym at 6am.

    When I get home though, small animals and humans are known to hide from the hunger that is incurred after a morning workout.
  • AdelaideNat
    AdelaideNat Posts: 89 Member
    I go to the gym fairly early every day and I never leave before having a large bowl of oatmeal (50g of rolled oats cooked in 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup water), topped with a sliced banana + 1/2 apple. Gives me lots of energy without feeling overly full & sluggish !

    Cheers,

    Nat
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    Nothing
  • ftrobbie
    ftrobbie Posts: 1,017 Member
    Wake 0500, omelette (2 eggs, 6 egg whites, 25g parmesan, 100g spinach) 0530, leave house 0600, lifting in the gym 0630, cardio 0700, work and oatmeal with protein powder and milk 0750. Never felt sick or unable to exercise.
  • sheedy17
    sheedy17 Posts: 128
    coffee and protein shake, true breakfast of champions
  • thatgirlkellib
    thatgirlkellib Posts: 150 Member
    no brain work or extra time, peel and eat banana
  • kluvit
    kluvit Posts: 435 Member
    I work out in the morning and don't eat anything until lunch...just my 130 calorie SBUX when I get to work about 2 hours after completeing my workout.
  • Elretardo616
    Elretardo616 Posts: 10
    Doesnt matter what you have really, it just depends how you feel while training. Some people train fine fasted, i cant i need food. I eat w/e, i just make sure to leave an hour before training. If you need glucose then have a banana or other fruit, or even a carb drink. Dont worry about it just find the way thats good for you.
  • ahoier
    ahoier Posts: 312 Member
    Back when I worked out in the morning, I would wake up and have a cup of coffee (less sugar, cream the better....I usually just put a splash of milk....) and then post workout on my way to work I would have a protein shake (pre measured in a zip lock in my bag....lol).....usually tied me over until my first 15 minute break, then I'd have an apple/orange.....or a yogurt......

    Cause yea, I was always afraid of working out with food in me......lol. Not to mention, the satisfaction of being able to say, you're burning last NIGHTS dinner ;)
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    If I'm going to the gym within an hour of waking up, I don't eat anything. I find I need at least an hour after eating before I can exercise without getting sick. If it's going to me more than an hour, I have something small like a handful of cheerios, a hard boiled egg, a string cheese, or a piece of ezikiel bread with peanut butter.

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