Losing weight and pre-workout snacks

rjriggit
rjriggit Posts: 9
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone

My working day means I eat breakfast at 8am, lunch at 12 and normally dinner for 6 - but spinning classes tend to be at 7 in the evening.

I get so hungry that if I am not eating before the class I get home, snack on anything available or feel so low on energy that I can barely make myself get to the gym - despite the fact that I love the workouts!

I've tried having a banana 1 or 2 hours before but it just leaves me feeling sluggish in the class and sometimes a bit nauseous.

Any ideas?

(Trying a plain egg omelette tonight 3 hours before Yoga as a test!)

Really appreciate any input. Might be worth noting that I'm not a serious gym head and just looking into having a healthier lifestyle and losing a bit of weight.

Thanks!

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  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    I try to have protein and veges as a workout snack
    hummus onn oatcake with tomatoes
    banna + some nuts e.g almonds
    apple and nut butter
    (smoked)salmon and cream chees on potato cake or oatcake
    sliced cold meat +avocado rollies ( spread ripe avocado on cold meat roll and eat)
    turkey+ grapes

    i like guacamole/ salsa/ pesto

    hope this helps / inspires
  • ExRelaySprinter
    ExRelaySprinter Posts: 874 Member
    I normally have some Peanut Butter on Wholemeal Toast.
    Either 1 or 2 slices (depending on the intensity of the workout).
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    Try and have a high protein snack an hour or so before the session. I actually eat my main three meals around the same time as yours and about 4pm I tend to fit in a snack of a good 200 calories or so.

    Greek yoghurt is a good one (for satiaty). I do eat protein bars and shakes but if that's not your bag then there have been some other good suggestions mentioned above. Try and avoid high sugar things that will peak your blood sugar and end up make you hungrier!
  • rjriggit
    rjriggit Posts: 9
    thanks everyone! really helpful ideas so far :)

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