ENERGY FOOD BEFORE TRAINING

rigby619
rigby619 Posts: 28 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi all,

Anyone ideas of foods to boost energy pre-training?

I usually train around 5-6pm and am feeling sluggish. I eat dinner about 1pm and usually only a piece of fruit in between?

Guessing I need more to eat but need ideas......

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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    protein+ carbs
  • goudeaux
    goudeaux Posts: 1 Member
    I usually eat small amount of fruit or something with low carbs protein bar quest Then a pre work out drink. Or a small cup of black coffee with little sugar if any to get me going
  • rigby619
    rigby619 Posts: 28 Member
    low carbs? I find carbs lie on my stomach - but I need something for energy. I do have some protein bars might try those.

    Don't generally drink coffee do you think tea would have the same effect? ha
  • professionalHobbyist
    professionalHobbyist Posts: 1,316 Member
    Coffee
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    rigby619 wrote: »
    low carbs? I find carbs lie on my stomach - but I need something for energy. I do have some protein bars might try those.

    Don't generally drink coffee do you think tea would have the same effect? ha

    It's the caffeine you're going after, so maybe a second cup of tea.

    Maybe crackers and cheese? Not terribly high protein at about 12 grams, but it's pretty light.
  • jopapgh
    jopapgh Posts: 19 Member
    Banana and PB on english muffin? Smoothie with some protein powder? Whatever you choose, give yourself a good couple of hours to digest before your workout.
  • rigby619
    rigby619 Posts: 28 Member
    I'm trying greek yogurt today with almonds and grapes.

    Will give your ideas a try throughout the week :-)

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