To Eat or Not to Eat- That is the question...

Camey44
Camey44 Posts: 38 Member
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
I started 30 Day Shred today. Because I was running late from work I have not eaten dinner yet. I want to make sure I get the most out of these workouts. I don't want to eat and add the calories back that I just killed myself to burn...

My question: Should I eat dinner before I work out or can I eat after my workout?

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  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    You can do either. I highly suggest not working out immediately after eating. I like to wait at least 30 minutes to let the food settle. I get some viscous stomach cramps if I workout after eating.
  • Sarw27
    Sarw27 Posts: 68 Member
    Don't starve yourself before, but your metabolism will be burning higher after.
  • channa007
    channa007 Posts: 419 Member
    Many will tell you then answer is both. Eat 5 small snack meals a day and I'd eat like an apple or something before your workout then eat afterwards if you still find yourself hungry. Fruit/veggies is what I'm all about.
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    I'd say try it both ways a few times and see what works for you. Personally, I get a blood sugar thing if I eat or drink any calories too soon after exercising, so I try to eat about an hour before and then only have water during/after. But, everyone's different.
  • rjbrowne82
    rjbrowne82 Posts: 198 Member
    I would say to eat a snack like a banana before the workout to give you some energy to push through the workout. Then have ur meal after a shower. However if you decide to eat first, just wait a little bit then work out
  • jennor8or
    jennor8or Posts: 204 Member
    i actually do a little of both... about 45 min before i have something small but with a little of everything i need like a 1/2 a pb sandwhich or a fiber one bar of some wheat thins and hummus... then i workout... then i usually have an orange or apple immediately after to kinda put some good sugars in my body (sometimes when i workout really hard i feel a little light headed once i slow down) and then about an hour and a half later i eat a meal ... but truthfully i firmly believe that as long as i am eating the correct calories and i spread it out into as many meals and snacks as i can get so that i'm not hungry EVER (lol i dont like to be hungry) then it doesn't matter when i eat :) i feel like i eat all day long and i eat back my exercise calories (except maybe like 100 here and there) ... its working for me
  • Camey44
    Camey44 Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks Everyone!!! Loving the support and advice!!!
  • hstallings13
    hstallings13 Posts: 306
    I always eat back my calories and after my 30 day shred I usually do a protein shake after I've cooled down to help the muscles I've just beaten to hell and back build back up :) And so far it seems to be working :)
  • prettygirlxp
    prettygirlxp Posts: 27
    It is preferable to eat ur dinner before working out but wait for like an hour before exercising ! but if u feel hungry after ur workout then have a snack but not immediately, like after at least 1 hour and it is better to have a low carb snack, go for a vegetable instead since u'll be mostly inactive afterwards ! but again this is just an opinion (MINE lol) just do whatever u're comfortable with :)
    Best of luck !
  • Camey44
    Camey44 Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks!
  • Camey44
    Camey44 Posts: 38 Member
    :wink:
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