What do you eat before an early morning workout

Last semester when I had time to workout in the mornings (5:30 A.M.) I had steel cut oats. They are great, I was able to do all the workouts. I had enough energy and yet I didn't feel bloated. I never measured how much I ate but it was about a cup and a half of them (after cooking) with some carnation milk and maple syrup. It is a lot for most people but I'm a pretty big guy so I ate more. I also made them the night before usually, they take some time to make. I made big batches, they last for a few days.

whole wheat english muffin toasted with 2 Tbsp peanut butter

I used to feel nauseous working out after I ate too so I started working out on an empty stomach. After my body adjusted to my workouts I started eating a slice of ezekiel toast with natural peanut butter before working out.

I know you have already mooted this, But I eat a banana & my pre workout shake(energy not whey) 40minutes before workout.

Russ

I eat AFTER. And I have more than enough energy to get through a 6 mile run.

Oatmeal, sometimes a bit of coffee, like a half cup. I don't like dairy or anything that's going to slosh or give me cramps, and oatmeal sits really well in my stomach, even before a vigorous run. I also sometimes just do a piece of bread with peanut butter, because it doesn't do weird things in my stomach while I'm working out, either.

Well I suggest you to eat an apple wid skin and of 150 gm----it provide you fiber complex carbs sugar to boost energy n water and only 100 or below calories--- I also take casin protein or simple whey protein 30-40 mins and believe me results will be positive----200-250 calories shud be there if u want to gain muscle otherwise ur hard earned muscles wil b lost and even if u want to loose then go for apple and 500 ml water for sure

I like eating string cheese and drinking protein coffee.

Oats (porridge) with fruits

I use 30gms to 60gms dry weight ( 1 to 2 filled protein shake scoops ) mixed with water the night before, just bring to boil and leave it to soak so that I don't have to cook it in the morning

I add about 100 gms of frozen fresh fruit, left to thaw, again the night before, sometimes I drinks a protein shake , or add the protein to the aots

No one clearly answered this question. I think she means the same thing I do. I wake up at 5:30am and throw on workout clothes and fire up my workout video. I literally only have 30 min window to do all this (so eating 30-60min prior is not an option) and then proceed to get ready for work. I need something I can eat while computer firing up. Is a banana suffice? Then I drink a green smoothie with protein powder added on drive to work. I used to workout on empty stomach so this is an improvement.

Yes a banana will suffice. I will go for an hour's run first thing in the morning on one banana. The reason I do not eat anything heavier than that is because it would take too long to digest and I do not consider it good to run on a heavy stomach.

I have also run on no food (fasted run), had no problems with that one.

I used to never eat anything but once I started to I noticed an improvement in my workout. On my way to the gym I eat a homemade protein oat granola bar. So delicious and an equal balance of carbs and protein (and fat). They do have a decent number of calories but that doesn't bother me. I make a batch, cut them and keep them in the fridge. The night before I take one out, weigh it and stick it in a separate container so it's grab and go @ 4:50am.

I usually have a banana and then after I work out I have a "regular" breakfast-- either granola with almond milk, yogurt, or half an avocado with cottage cheese, usually. (Unless it's the weekend or I just completed a long run or whatever, in which case I'll cook an omelet or something.)

not sure if it will help you but I was told to eat 2 hours before doing any running that way you digest it better and it will not cause you any upset tums not sure if you are ok with that as you start so early

It depends on the workout. What are you doing? I love fasted cardio. It doesn't bother me at all to get up, throw on clothes and turbo fire or ellipticize or walk for an hour.

Fasted weight lifting is another story. I do notice a difference in my energy levels and my ability to lift heavier in the afternoons when I have had a good lunch. Two mornings a week, I have to workout in the mornings, though. I have to take medicine an hour before breakfast. I get up, take med, walk with a friend then head to the gym. I could grab a quick bite after the walk but is that really useful? Seems like it would sit in my tummy, undigested. I would love to hear some ideas for fueling too!

I workout that early as well....for me I do best on an empty tummy and then eat when I get home.

Note: my early a.m. workouts are usually cardio only, no weight lifting. Biking, run walks, etc.