5 am workout

davemacdonald31
davemacdonald31 Posts: 196 Member
edited November 20 in Food and Nutrition
What do you guys recommend that I should eat before and after the workout? I am wondering more for after. Since before I have something very small.
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  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    I eat nothing before, and coffee after :)
  • MzLaLa29
    MzLaLa29 Posts: 258 Member
    I eat nothing before, and a banana after. Then oatmeal once I get to work.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    On days that I work out very early I usually have a shake immediately after and then some oatmeal with a banana and some peanut butter when I get home.
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    I have some iced coffee before a morning workout, the caffiene gives me an extra boost and releases fat into the blood stream (good burning opp), but other than that I don't eat anything. After my morning workout I have egg whites mixed with a bunch of veggies and a ton of water/lemon. If I'm not that hungry I chug a plant fusion protein shake.
  • Justinelovezumba32
    Justinelovezumba32 Posts: 25 Member
    I drink a protein shake and try to eat something small. If I don't I feel real dizzy and want to pass out
  • fitfabforties
    fitfabforties Posts: 370 Member
    I don't have anything before.....drink water during and my protein shake with almond milk and banana afterwards, after I'm showered and dressed for work around 7am and that's breakfast....nothing more until about 10am when I have a protein bar...
  • shelleyphant
    shelleyphant Posts: 21 Member
    same here really. Nothing before, protein shake after then porridge after my shower.
  • rbiss
    rbiss Posts: 422 Member
    If it's right when I wake up, then nothing. I swim at 6:30am and wake up at 5, so I will eat a clif bar before and real breakfast after. I hate running, but in the event I run instead of swim, I would wake up at 5, eat nothing, be on the road by 5:15 and then eat breakfast within 30 minutes of returning.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    It depends what you're doing for a workout. You should be refueling your body post-workout to help with the recovery process. Protein to heal muscles and carbs to replenish spent energy. We would need to know what your workouts are like to be able to suggest a good post-workout meal.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    at the running store, they suggested a piece of toast and some water.

    I usually eat nothing and then drink a glass of skim milk when I get back
  • hanksmom79
    hanksmom79 Posts: 85 Member
    Nothing before & nothing after. Then breakfast on the way to work about an hour and a half later (usually a smoothie or protein shake). I'm really not hungry until then.
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    I have a 20 minute drive at 5 am to the gym during which I drink my coffee and eat a handful (about 1/3 cup) of dry cereal. Then when I get to work at 7:30am I usually eat a piece of fruit like a banana or apple. Sometimes crackers and cheese or veggies/chips and hummus for a snack at 10am.
  • bebeisfit
    bebeisfit Posts: 951 Member
    I have to eat something before a workout. But that's me. Everyone is different. I usually have a small bowl of oatmeal w/ raisins and almond milk or shredded wheat and a banana. If it was a hard workout, I might have eggs with lots of vegetables after. I have the luxury of working from home, so I can cook something. If I had to get to work, I might pack a half a sandwich or something more portable.
  • gainthatmuscle
    gainthatmuscle Posts: 50 Member
    i drink protien and eat 2 cups of fruit 45 min prior, i drink BCAAs during, and then after i have protien and fruit, then 1 hour later i have a full course meal
  • rightoncommander
    rightoncommander Posts: 114 Member
    Before, I have one energy gel if I need the energy, maybe once every couple of weeks, otherwise nothing.

    Immediately after, I have a protein shake. About 20 minutes later I have a normal breakfast, usually a bowl of cereal or oats. That might be too early for you, though, I would have breakfast at your normal time if possible.

    To put this in context, my weekday workouts are usually around 600 calories. I'm usually in deficit after breakfast, by 100-200 calories.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    nothing really- I just take my coffee with me. If I sit down- I won't make it. lol
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    nothing before, breakfast after.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Coffee before. If I'm particularly hungry, maybe a banana.

    After, breakfast. Breakfast typically is 4 fried eggs and a slice of cheese on two slices of lightly buttered toast.
  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
    Nothing before and breakfast after.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    hanksmom79 wrote: »
    Nothing before & nothing after. Then breakfast on the way to work about an hour and a half later (usually a smoothie or protein shake). I'm really not hungry until then.

    Ditto
  • davemacdonald31
    davemacdonald31 Posts: 196 Member
    Thanks one and all!!! I will try these to see what works for me. Believe it or not, I'm not a coffee person!!!!
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    davemacdonald31 wrote: »
    Thanks one and all!!! I will try these to see what works for me. Believe it or not, I'm not a coffee person!!!!

    You should have put that in your original post so we all could have properly freaked out.

    My needs have changed over time. When I first started doing morning workouts @ a year ago, I had to have coffee before and food right away after. But over time I've gotten less hungry in the mornings so I don't eat until after I get to work. But a year ago I was chugging a smoothie before I even got in the shower. Just listen to your body.
  • andylllI
    andylllI Posts: 379 Member
    I do coffee before and coffee after ;)
  • mericose
    mericose Posts: 70 Member
    I have protein shake and a small piece of fruit about 30 mins before and the same after.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I drink water before and during and then, afterward, I eat my normal breakfast. Not immediately afterward, though. It's usually about 45 minutes later.
  • M30834134
    M30834134 Posts: 411 Member
    Water before, BCAA during, and I have hefty breakfast right after.
  • jeany48
    jeany48 Posts: 58 Member
    Typically nothing before - protein and coffee after!
  • JMC3Terp
    JMC3Terp Posts: 2,803 Member
    I start my day with eggs, or a breakfast bar and milk. Then workout. then protein after, usually a quest bar. The after is definitely more important.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    andylllI wrote: »
    I do coffee before and coffee after ;)

    I'm doing coffee right now.

    ALL DAY EVER'ERY DAY!
  • andylllI
    andylllI Posts: 379 Member
    I should start doing coffee during....
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