Evening Workout Woe

findingfit23
findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm have a hard time getting accustomed to exercising at night. I'm usually a morning person, but I joined a gym that has classes like Zumba and Turbokick every night at 6:30.

My problem is I can not eat before I exercise. I tried today and failed miserably. Lets just say broccoli and kickboxing don't mesh. If I don't eat before I go, I wont have dinner until around 8PM. Needless to say I am starving by then, It has kept me from going to class some nights because I try to hang in there and not eat, but then by 6 Im so starving I must eat something, then I end up not going.

Anyone have any thoughts or ideas how to work this out? My only thought so far has been to have a protein shake for dinner on the way home from work. Not sure if that will hold me all night though either.

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  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    On days I know I'll be working out late, I try to have a decent snack (an apple with peanut butter; a granola bar) at about 4:00 or 4:30. That's early enough that my stomach is settled before I work out.
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    I drink Herbalife protein shakes twice a day and believe me they will keep you full.
  • miss_p90x
    miss_p90x Posts: 92 Member
    Protein Shake, or a fruit with string cheese. I work out at nights most of the time, sometimes I eat my dinner and wait couple of hours to do the workout. It all depends on the intensity of the workout.
  • Eleanorjanethinner
    Eleanorjanethinner Posts: 563 Member
    Yep, agree with the others, have a high protein snack a bit beforehand. Yoghurt, cottage cheese, nuts, hummus, turkey and cheese on a cracker?
  • Mrs_Moe
    Mrs_Moe Posts: 65 Member
    I have the same problem! I've been eating an apple or banana on my way home from work, then exercise and eat dinner between 7:30 and 8. It means I have to stay up until at least 10 , though, and I'm tired! LOL
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    Thanks, ill try more protein
  • megz85g
    megz85g Posts: 101 Member
    i have a snack at work about 3pm of fruit or carrot sticks and dip before i leave, then when i get home before i go to the gym i will have a protein bar or some crackers.
    we do not eat dinner before 8pm usually and i find that tides me over until then.
  • calderst
    calderst Posts: 222 Member
    I workout at night too. I usually eat "first dinner" around 4:00 and include more carbs with my protein. An egg (or 2, depending on my calories) to keep me full and a piece (or 2) or toast with peanut butter to give me energy is my go-to meal but sometimes I mix it up.

    If I'm eating for a workout, I try to give myself 2 hours to digest and I include carbs.

    When I come home from the gym, I eat "second dinner" which I try to keep a little more protein heavy. It's a bit late, so I try to avoid anything that will kick off my acid reflux when I go to bed.
  • jessicamckay13
    jessicamckay13 Posts: 297 Member
    late afternoon snack!

    protein/fat/fiber will help you feel full for longer but carbs will keep your energy up for your class. i like to have a piece of fruit and string cheese an hour or so before i workout (if working out in the afternoon/evening). it's all about finding what works for you though.
  • PetitePerfection
    PetitePerfection Posts: 199 Member
    well i thankfully have a pretty strong stomach...today I ate a Luna bar literally 3 seconds before going out for a 4 mile run!! but is there a reason you can't just eat earlier? if that were me i'd just try to eat a protein rich snack (for long lasting energy) an hour or 2 before the class and wait to have dinner at 8
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    I get home from work around 5, class is at 6:30, to eat any earlier I would have to bring my dinner to work and eat before I leave.

    Im going to try a double scoop protein shake today, and see how it works. I will also test out strings cheese with some almonds on another day and see how that goes too.
    Thanks for the options!
  • megz85g
    megz85g Posts: 101 Member
    i find if i eat cheese before working out it gives me stomach pains
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    My classes are in the evening as well.

    I usually have a small snack when I get home. Cheese & crackers or some granola mixed in with some yogurt.

    Not much just enough to get something in my tummy and take away the hungry feeling.
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