Eating Dinner 1st or Exercising 1st

Jelly6739
Jelly6739 Posts: 8
in Fitness and Exercise
Which is best to do first, have dinner or walk on my treadmill? I thought it would be walk first, but my husbamdsays I shouldhave dinner and then walk..... What to do?????
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  • Jacole18
    Jacole18 Posts: 716 Member
    I can't exercise on a full tummy, so I always work out before I eat anything...for me, work out, and then eat breakfast
  • CoachSid
    CoachSid Posts: 13
    Walk first, it increases your metabolism and helps to burn more of the calories that you eat
  • thatblueyedchic
    thatblueyedchic Posts: 128 Member
    I've heard that walking within an hour after eating helps with digestion. Not sure though. I'd be curious to hear as well.
  • ntw25
    ntw25 Posts: 149 Member
    I always eat first if it is just a walk, I feel that it helsp wih my digestion.

    if I were going to exercise more vigorously, I would probably do it before, or at least wait a while after.

    hope that helps
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    I eat dinner before I workout. I feel I need the energy to go through my workout. If I workout in the morning, I need at least a protein bar first. But that's just me. If you can push through without food in your belly, by all means go for it.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    Either or...because you said walk...It's up to you..

    but if you said run...I would say don't eat dinner "RIGHT" before.


    I prefer to exercise before eating though...
  • Jelly6739
    Jelly6739 Posts: 8
    I knew I was right...!!!
  • kimmvpt
    kimmvpt Posts: 9 Member
    Depends on your schedule....I eat first then exercise for hour...
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    Walk first, it increases your metabolism and helps to burn more of the calories that you eat

    hrmm...
  • wender125
    wender125 Posts: 93 Member
    depends on how long ago your snack was. if it's been a couple of hours, i would fuel up with dinner first, then walk. i prefer to eat, wait 1/2 hour- 45 min, then exercise.
  • Yetta729
    Yetta729 Posts: 68 Member
    you need to find out what works best for you .... I do better working out on an almost empty stomach ... everyone is different.
  • BloSSom46
    BloSSom46 Posts: 2
    I really don't think it matters. I would eat my lunch and then walk. I think the important thing is to just exercise and burn those calories. I walk the dog and then have supper. It's the exercise that is important along with a sensible eating plan.
  • Anthonydaman
    Anthonydaman Posts: 854 Member
    I do both, sometimes I get started while something is in the oven, then take a break to eat and finish off my treadmill work after dinner. I actually prefer to do my treadmill work after dinner. I never get cramps or feel lethargic when I do this.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    It doesn't really matter, but I can't workout with anything in my tummy. I get a little too queasy otherwise.
  • BrettWithPKU
    BrettWithPKU Posts: 575 Member
    I like to eat an early dinner (between 3PM and 5PM), and go work out at about 7:00 in the evening. This works well for me.
  • Lidenbrock
    Lidenbrock Posts: 47
    My understanding is that after you eat you body should be concentrating on digesting not having to split itself between that and exercise - so walking off a meal is not what you're supposed to do. In other words exercise then eat - though not right away.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Personal preference, neither way is "better."
  • redcat17
    redcat17 Posts: 267 Member
    I always exercise before eating. I can't stand to do it on a full stomach.
  • bondavbriwil
    bondavbriwil Posts: 62 Member
    I always eat first if it is just a walk, I feel that it helsp wih my digestion.

    if I were going to exercise more vigorously, I would probably do it before, or at least wait a while after.

    hope that helps

    this is what I do
  • jwh225
    jwh225 Posts: 45 Member
    If it's a walk, and not a run, I'd do dinner and the walk. That way you can burn off any sugar spikes you may have picked up from dinner.
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Personal preference, neither way is "better."

    This.

    Personally I exercise later in the evening (after 7:30) and don't want to eat afterwards, so I eat around 5:30 and give myself time to digest before I exercise. Puking on the treadmill is not recommended.
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    I do it both ways, depending on my mood. Exercise when you'll do it...bottom line.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    LOL...after seeing all the variations that people post


    Here:

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  • fmbomzo
    fmbomzo Posts: 382 Member
    Either. I eat dinner first and then do exercise last. It helps me sleep better. It sometimes means I need another light recovery snack if I do a strenuous workout. But I have my go-to's -- protein shake or peanut butter or kefir.
  • GeoJenna223
    GeoJenna223 Posts: 68 Member
    IMHO: Don't exercise hungry, but don't eat a big meal right before. If you are hungry before you want to start your walk, eat a light snack and drink some water.
    I don't like to eat big meals before I exercise because if I do, I get nauseous. I also don't like to exercise hungry because then I am distracted while I am exercising.

    PS: The answer to this question really is whatever works best for you, there is no right or wrong answer and there is no real impact on your metabolism (per licenced nutritionist)
  • kgprice11
    kgprice11 Posts: 749 Member
    I tend to exercise before I eat dinner just because I can't move after I eat and it makes me sick if I exercise after.
  • jdhosier
    jdhosier Posts: 315 Member
    The Mayo Clinic weighs in on this topic at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ00594_D

    The bottom line at the end of the article says everyone is different and you should pay attention to your body.
  • 75Juniper
    75Juniper Posts: 376
    Walk first, it increases your metabolism and helps to burn more of the calories that you eat

    Exercise may boost your metabolism, but you will still burn calories regardless of when you eat. Calories in vs. calories out. That's it.

    I say do what works best for your schedule and how you feel.
  • amandavictoria80
    amandavictoria80 Posts: 734 Member
    Walk first, it increases your metabolism and helps to burn more of the calories that you eat

    hrmm...

    Um, I don't know if I would say walking has a big impact on your metabolism afterwards.
    Now weight training, that's another story. Your metabolic rate does increase with weight training and therefore eating after that would help burn more of the calories.
  • sarabig2fit
    sarabig2fit Posts: 274 Member
    if i was going to walk at like 7pm, i'd eat first.. but if i was exercising at like 7pm, i'd eat dinner at like 530 or so or before if possible. i prefer to work out on an empty stomach but walking isn't that big a deal, imo.

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