Exercise before/after breakfast

Stinalynn121
Stinalynn121 Posts: 42 Member
edited November 10 in Health and Weight Loss
I was wondering is it better to exercise before or after breakfast in the mornings? I am doing the 17 day diet, so I am not currently eating carbs... not sure if that matters or not....

Thanks!!! :):flowerforyou:

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  • flab2sixpack
    flab2sixpack Posts: 84
    Yes.
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    was gonna comment on the no carbs thing, but I'll keep my opinions about that, exercise when it makes you feel good. I've tried fasted cardio and sometimes I felt good, other times not. don't do fasted strength, eat some protein before drink plenty water as well.
  • BigDaddy822
    BigDaddy822 Posts: 99
    I like to jog 2 miles in the morning on an empty stomach. I really don't think it matters too much when you do it though. Good luck with the no carbs.
  • zman217
    zman217 Posts: 3
    I usually do cardio exercises or an empty stomach, not saying it's good or bad but it's what works for me. Go with what makes you comfortable.
  • lambertj
    lambertj Posts: 675 Member
    When I get the chance to work out in the morning I do it on an empty stomach followed by a protein shake and then regular breakfast. I thought it would hinder my performance but it doesn't seem to have any negative effects.
  • DeenieWeenie
    DeenieWeenie Posts: 149 Member
    I definitely need my carbs when I work out! Whew.. Good luck! I personally like to eat before and wait an hour or so before I work out.




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  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Depends on the person, and on the exercise.

    I used to jog before breakfast, and had no problems with that. But strength training on an empty stomach made me dizzy and nauseous. So I'll have a piece of fruit, or toast with peanut butter, if I'm doing a strength class first thing.

    Cardio usually needs carbs - you may find that is an issue for your body.
  • reppinplates
    reppinplates Posts: 30 Member
    I beleive for general weight loss first thing in the morning before food would be your best bet.

    But having said that after eating would be fine also, the difference is very minor. A burnt calorie is a burnt calorie regardless
  • Stinalynn121
    Stinalynn121 Posts: 42 Member
    I just checked my food log from yesterday, I had 84 carbs, so not no carbs, just low lol sorry I was mistaken, just started the 17 day diet with all it's cycles trying to learn to eat better........so this low carb time is just for 17 days to detox from eating nothing but junk my whole life.....Thank you for all the quick responses :)
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