Morning Workouts - What to eat?

Meghan4330
Meghan4330 Posts: 19 Member
edited December 19 in Food and Nutrition
So I’m finally back from college which means more time to do the important stuff like early morning workouts! I’m thinking of going around 7:30-8 am and I was wondering if blueberries pre-workout and oatmeal post-workout would be good meals for weight loss/maintenance? I’ve read so many conflicting things about eating in the morning with workouts that I just want to hear opinions on here. Thanks! Let me know ASAP =]

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  • kjmarks11
    kjmarks11 Posts: 19
    I always do much better with a little something in my stomach before a workout. My first pick is a cheesestick, second pick is a boiled egg. They have protein and some fat and seem like the perfect pre-workout snacks. I think blueberries would be fine too - but I'd recommend something with protein.
  • meljane1992
    meljane1992 Posts: 16
    In the morning i have a bit more time to prepare a meal so i make it a good one, if i dont have Eggs (protein) then ill have some Oats, their heaps good for flushing your body aswell. I try not to eat that much fruit but at least one-two every morning =)
  • tabreo
    tabreo Posts: 3
    I always find grabbing a granola bar is quite satisfying pre workout , or a banana- post workout, depending on how much and hard I've worked out , will have oatmeal with walnuts and cranberries or an scrambled eggs on wheat toast. A cup of yoplait flavoured yogurt is great to have post a workout, great source of protein and its quick to grab and go.
  • ksz1104
    ksz1104 Posts: 260 Member
    I usually eat something small, like a piece of cheese, or half a banana or granola bar 30 min to an hour before i work out. i personally feel better havin something on my stomach before i work out, but dont eat too much. Some people prefer to work out on an empty stomach but thats personal preference. Definitely something with a little fat, protien and carbs if you can, maybe a little beanut butter wih 1/2 banana , etc.
  • sagetracey
    sagetracey Posts: 607 Member
    I choose not to eat before my early morning workout as I feel it makes me sluggish. I prefer to work out, drinking plenty of water, then shower before I eat. Seems to work for me.
  • smilingalltheway
    smilingalltheway Posts: 216 Member
    I head off to work right after the gym so I have a protein drink before going most often with fruit I'm adding olive oil also I need to increase my daily fats,benefiber, and I've started adding oats also trying to increase fiber. Then after workout I have another protein drink this time just powder and skim or almond milk.
    Time is always to short in the mornings so this has been working for me
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