Is it best to eat before or after exercise?

SALLYJANE41 · September 2016

Hi. Just wandering which is best, cause if exercise after food itl burn off calories you've consumed? ? But u could feel ill so which is best : )

sijomial · September 2016

Either/neither/both - makes no difference for weight loss (that's your calorie balance over an extended period of time).
For exercise performance it's personal preference.

BTW - "exercise" is a bit of a broad term so assume you are talking about a regular (say one hour) workout rather than running a marathon.

gothchiq · September 2016

I split the difference. Blood sugar problems. Some before and some after.

withloveandviolence · September 2016

I always have my breakfast/lunch before I exercise and then wait half an hour as I feel it gives me the energy I need. I have dinner after my exercises in the evening, as I see that as me winding down for the day.

SALLYJANE41 · September 2016

Yes sijomial not running marathon just general exercise anything that requires movement lol x

rainbowbow · September 2016

whichever is your personal preference.

cgvet37 · September 2016

In such a way that you have energy to make it through your workouts.

sgt1372 · September 2016

Not sure if it matters nutritionally but I prefer to eat after a workout. Eating b4 can make me feel bloated and sluggish.

dragon_girl26 · September 2016

I always like something small before an early morning workout. I find my energy level is a bit higher when I do this. Other times of the day, I tend to eat afterward.