Eat first?
nataliemush
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I have read that if you exercise first before eating, for an hour afterwards the fat burns off. I am trying to lose weight and use a rowing machine and I am wondering how I can maximise my weight loss by eating/exercising in what order.
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Meal timing or before/after exercise are purely personal preference.0
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It's a myth. Eat then exercise or exercise then eat- it's all going to yield the same results.0
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Okay, thank you. I think I'll exercise first as probably easier than on a full tummy.0
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^^ What they said.
Eat and exercise when best suits you and your schedule.0 -
nataliemush wrote: »Okay, thank you. I think I'll exercise first as probably easier than on a full tummy.
I exercise first thing in the morning. Since I can hold food down very well, I always have a meal beforehand.
All the best on your journey!0 -
I typically work out first thing in the morning so I don't eat until after my workout but it's up to you... Some mornings I'm ravenous and will get lightheaded if I don't eat something first. You will burn calories either way.0
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I'd have to get up too early to fit in exercising and a shower with all the other jobs to get done before the school run so I'll carry on with evening exercising I think!!0
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Always do what fits your schedule. You'll be much more motivated that way. Since I'm a morning person, working out is easier for me before going into work at 8am.0
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Try it both ways... exercise on an empty stomach for a week or so, then try a week having something to eat first.
Exercising fasted vs fed won't have a meaningful impact on fat/weight loss, but if one leads to better workouts (greater intensity, longer sessions, etc), then that can most definitely impact progress.0 -
+1 on suggestions to try both ways. I can't do cardio (run / bike / whatever) after fasting -- I need to have eaten within a couple of hours or I'm toast from the get-go. OTOH, I prefer to lift weights on an empty stomach. So if I'm lifting, it's early in the morning; cardio is generally in the evenings. Everyone's different...0
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I usually eat after I exercise only because if I eat before I feel nauseous. I don't think it makes a difference either way.0
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