What do you usually eat/drink before a workout?
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Usually I don't eat - fasted cardio/workout. After I always have a undenatured whey protein shake with my postworkout.
If you have to eat before your workout, the body doesn't store potassium for very long, so a medium banana before a workout will help keep nutrient levels high.
If you lift heavy weights - Carbohydrates that are low glycemic. Like nuts, beans, pasta, fruits, brown rice, sweet potatoes, all-bran grains and vegetables. For example - bowl of rolled oats with a scoop of whey protein and some peanut butter, and sliced banana. You can add milk if you want. And use PB2 powder is you are watching fat intake (IIFYM)0 -
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Nothing immediately b4.
If I eat something, I wait at least an hr or 2 for the food to digest b4 working out. Otherwise, I feel bloated and lethargic.1 -
nothing usually.1
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About an hour and quarter beforehand, 150g Chobani nonfat plain yogurt, 150g blueberries, 14g almond slivers. Lots of water.1
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Coffee & banana or cake on most days.1
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Morning cardio: coffee and water
Lifting: about 30-60 minutes before I hit the gym, a full meal (4oz protien, 1/2 cup complex carbs, 1 cup veggies)1 -
If I wake up before 6am to workout I usually just grab a Fiber One Protein bar and drink a crystal light energy. If it is later in the morning I will just eat my usual breakfast beforehand, oats mixed in with protein powder, yogurt and fruit.1
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I exercise directly after I get off of work and I'm usually exhausted because I'm have a physical job, so I eat a banana to get that boost I need.1
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First thing in the morning then nothing but if later in the day usually a banana about 1 hour before. I don't have caffeine really so no coffee for me!
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The blood of my enemies.1
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Just 2 tall glasses of water.0
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