Eating before exercise??

reddevil29
reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
If I am working out early in the morning I find it very hard to eat as I feel full when in the gym and cannot exercise. My dilemma is that if I don't eat I then have no energy!!!

It is fine if I work out any other time but to eat properly for a 7am workout would mean me having to get out of bed at 5am which is a bit crazy!! Any ideas???

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  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I like to run first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. To make sure I can get through my workout I will eat a decent meal the night before... even sometimes over my calories knowing I'm going to work them off in the morning.
  • iwantahealthierme13
    iwantahealthierme13 Posts: 337 Member
    eat a banana or a cereal bar
  • reddevil29
    reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
    Thanks for the ideas, I will try both out and see how I go :-)
  • jg627
    jg627 Posts: 1,221 Member
    If I'm running late to the gym and don't have time for my pre-workout ritual (coffee plus ~300-400 calories of mostly complex carbohydrates and sugars ~1-2 hours prior) then it's a milk chuggaroo and maybe grab an apple or some other piece of fruit for the road.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I usually workout fasted. I find if I eat much of anything before, I get a little queasy.
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    I usually workout fasted. I find if I eat much of anything before, I get a little queasy.
    Me too. I run on an empty stomach or else i'll feel sick. If I run long (8+ miles) I'll have an energy pack (GU for me) after an hour of running.

    I eat when i'm done.
  • taxidermist15
    taxidermist15 Posts: 677 Member
    some people think that you burn more fat if you do cardio on the morning before breakfast. but if strength traininn in the morning you need some energy.

    I agree with the glass of milk before exercise though. energy, but not a filling thing that will make you blergh
  • Frillytutu
    Frillytutu Posts: 1
    I always exercise first thing in the morning, because otherwise you have to wait ages before your food settles - and it just takes too much time! Sometimes I feel weak though - but if you exercise straight away when you get up, I find it isn't as bad. I feel worse if I get up really late, or sit for ages before exercising. If I'm feeling really weak, or am going to have a big exercise I'l grab a small handful of cereal and have some fruit juice.

    I think you probably should just try a few things and see what works best for you.
  • LovelyLibra79
    LovelyLibra79 Posts: 569 Member
    I usually workout in the AM without eating. i drink a bottle of water in the am and on the way to the gym. After the gym..I've noticed I'm not hungry immediately following so I have time to prepare my meals...Try a light breakfast 1st such as a cereal bar, boiled eggs, or fruit.
  • Tzippy7
    Tzippy7 Posts: 344 Member
    I always base my workouts on what time I eat in order to avoid this problem
  • Amberetta82
    Amberetta82 Posts: 153 Member
    I will eat a slice of wheat bread with some peanut butter on top. light and a good mix of protein/carbs I think.
  • naiils
    naiils Posts: 20
    I'm only new so this may not be the best advice. I have an Isowhey protein shake minutes prior to my cardio & it keeps me going long after I finish. I don't know your circumstances however, if your really unfit & you push yourself too hard you will more than likely be sick - regardless of what if anything you've eaten.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Couple of suggestions:

    1) eat a decent sized meal before you go to bed
    or
    2) chug a protein drink in the morning.

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