What do you eat just before the gym if you're hungry?

davidpm
davidpm Posts: 208 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I had a smaller then usual lunch today and I'm set to go to the gym in a while but I'm feeling kind of hungry. I don't want to eat anything that's going to weight me down or cause any nausea when I'm pushing myself hard during the routine. That usually causes me to back off.

Does anyone have any suggestions for light but filling foods for just before the gym?

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  • ambermichon
    ambermichon Posts: 404 Member
    A banana always works wonders for me before I go
  • TheMrsFitnessGeek
    TheMrsFitnessGeek Posts: 89 Member
    A banana and tbsp of peanut butter :)
  • SaraEWrig
    SaraEWrig Posts: 88 Member
    My trainer always recommended a grain. I usually grabbed an oats and honey Nature Valley bar.
  • joditenzer
    joditenzer Posts: 38
    Pepperidge farm deli thin w/ peanut butter & jelly, or an apple with peanut butter
  • KaitieBug
    KaitieBug Posts: 559 Member
    yep, either a banana or an apple with a tbsp of pb...i try to have it about 45 min from gym time, so i have time to digest but not get hungry again.
  • EuroDriver
    EuroDriver Posts: 254
    can of tuna and some carbs.. either slice of bread or honey...
  • Mstiff1222
    Mstiff1222 Posts: 3
    I grab an apple or a protein bar before hitting the gym.....
  • SarahofTwins
    SarahofTwins Posts: 1,169 Member
    I usually have some whole grain oatmeal :drinker:
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Banana, raisins, wholemeal toast and peanut butter, cereal bar (not all of those!)
  • swimmermama
    swimmermama Posts: 526 Member
    I usually grab a small fruit (usually an apple or banana) and a small protein (egg, protein bar, or nuts)... with coffee! I think I read somewhere that caffeine helps burn more calories at the gym. Either way, it keeps me going during my workout!
  • alyssa92982
    alyssa92982 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Peanut butter w/ a fruit and I always have a coffee
  • Loko_Ino
    Loko_Ino Posts: 544 Member
    ^^^
  • kmcrey87
    kmcrey87 Posts: 422 Member
    A banana and tbsp of peanut butter :)

    This is what I always end up eating if I am hungry before my workout too.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Greek yogurt and/or an apple

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