Pre and Post Workout Food

BLifts38
BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What are your favorite pre and post workout foods?

I get up at 5:15 AM and I'm at the gym for 6 AM -- so I'm trying to get a handle on what to eat before and after on my lifting days.

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  • markswife1992
    markswife1992 Posts: 262 Member
    i fast overnight and before i hit the gym in the mornings, and only intake BCAA before my work-out. for after, i love alot of protein either in the form of a bar, or a protein rich meal with chicken and broccoli, or a protein shake.
  • FletcherLoder
    FletcherLoder Posts: 21 Member
    I get up at 5 am and in the gym by about 530.

    My pre-workout 1 cup oats and 2 cups frozen fruit (half strawberry/half blueberries). I toss it in the fridge the night before and then pop it in the mic when for a few minutes first thing.

    My post-workout is usually eggs, cheese and 2 tbsp bbq sauce.
  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
    FletcherLoder wrote: »
    2 tbsp bbq sauce.

    Wut
  • FletcherLoder
    FletcherLoder Posts: 21 Member
    LazSommer wrote: »
    FletcherLoder wrote: »
    2 tbsp bbq sauce.

    Wut

    Try it... change your life probably.
  • kwoolfwpfd37
    kwoolfwpfd37 Posts: 7 Member
    I usually do a light breakfast so I don't puke during early workouts lol. Usually a protein shake, banana, and 1 cup of overnight oats. Post workout another shake with my meal prep which is usually 4-6 oz of lean meat, 1 cup of rice or a sweet potato, and 1-2 cups of steamed vegetables!
  • kelseymallen
    kelseymallen Posts: 85 Member
    Pre-workout, I like something with more carbs for extra energy. Post-workout, I like something with higher protein for recovery.
  • thigsten
    thigsten Posts: 9 Member
    My pre-workout is 1 scoop of protein 30min before. And sip bcaa's during my work out. Post work out: protein shake with banana.(varies).
  • BLifts38
    BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
    bump.
  • DonaldCriola
    DonaldCriola Posts: 19 Member
    bmarge10288 wrote: »
    What are your favorite pre and post workout foods?

    I get up at 5:15 AM and I'm at the gym for 6 AM -- so I'm trying to get a handle on what to eat before and after on my lifting days.

    Food as soon as you wake up is very important because while you're sleeping your body is still feeding so a normal breakfast in the morning is the best thing to eat especially if you're going to work out. So if I was you, and I was working towards a greater physique or a stronger body I would wake up earlier to make sure I had time to eat a good breakfast eggs and oatmeal and then after your workout it depends on how long it's been since your last meal but I would go with a protein drink and a banana or 2 to restoy ur glycogen in your muscles around two hours from your last meal
  • kuftae
    kuftae Posts: 299 Member
    markswife1992 wrote: »
    i fast overnight and before i hit the gym in the mornings, and only intake BCAA before my work-out. for after, i love alot of protein either in the form of a bar, or a protein rich meal with chicken and broccoli, or a protein shake.

    I do the same. Fast from 4pm the day before a workout until afterwards. I feel great when I'm fasting-- others don't. The advantage (besides high energy feels) is that I can eat whatever post-workout along with something healthy. Typically it's morning time when i have this meal so pancakes, protein shake and yogurt is the go-to.

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