complex carbs before exercise

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webfootcajun
webfootcajun Posts: 41
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I see that I have not been eating enough, even before my exercise calories are added. I am alotted 1430/day and averaging 900. I am exercising another 300-600 a day, and not eating them either. So my question is, what are some good complex carbs to eat before exercising and how long before the exercise do i eat them?

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  • natskedat
    natskedat Posts: 570 Member
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    Great question! My favorite pre-workout and pre-race snack goes something like this.

    1.5 hours before: 1/2 PB & J on whole wheat or sprouted grain bread
    45 min. before: eat the other half

    I've been able to sustain heavy workouts for about 55 minutes with this. It's awesome. Carbs from the bread and jelly provide energy and fat and protein from the pb help regulate carb distribution.

    Good luck, and keep eating. When you eat enough, you actually RAISE your metabolism and you're less likely to hit a plateau!
  • CraftyGirl4
    CraftyGirl4 Posts: 571 Member
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    Brown rice, whole wheat bread, beans...these are all good complex carbs. I would probably eat them about an hour or an hour and a half before exercising.
  • webfootcajun
    webfootcajun Posts: 41
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    good inf, thanks yall!
  • RodSurly
    RodSurly Posts: 42 Member
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    Yes, it is good information. Thanks for the replies.

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