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What do you eat before running or working out?

strongnotskinny121
strongnotskinny121 Posts: 329 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So on my cardio days I start with running and since I'm jobless right now and it's hot, I like to wake up and go early. I've been eating a small bowl of cottage cheese with some fruit before my run. While it's fine for the run, I also usually do a ChaLean Xtreme workout and by the end of that workout, I'm dragging. Then I will make my usual breakfast of poached eggs, ham, a veggie, and fruit. Just wondering what other people who workout early eat. I don"t want to feel full during my run so I try to keep it light. I thought about eating again before the CLX w/o, but I prefer to do all my workouts together. I don't want to have to sit and wait for my food to settle before I go do an intense w/o like CLX cardio is.

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  • strongnotskinny121
    strongnotskinny121 Posts: 329 Member
    And my diary is open, so feel free to look around.
  • 57silverfox
    57silverfox Posts: 56 Member
    2eggs a little ground beef mix in morning then 1/2 hour later 90min bike ride
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Try a protein drink that also has carbs. I think if you are dragging, it may be you need more carbs, especially for cardio workouts.
  • nicehormones
    nicehormones Posts: 503 Member
    I'll just have a banana about a half hour beforehand because it's light. If I don't eat something before a workout, especially one where I'll be burning a lot of calories like running, I get really light headed and cannot go on for very long.
  • sleepyjean88
    sleepyjean88 Posts: 180 Member
    I'm eating very small before my runs as it makes me feel horrible while running, however I'm going to have to change it up after I come in I feel really dizzy, so I'm still trying to work it out.
  • Moniqua1
    Moniqua1 Posts: 195 Member
    Fruit and nuts trail mix granola bar, protein shake after!
  • Moniqua1
    Moniqua1 Posts: 195 Member
    Try a protein drink that also has carbs. I think if you are dragging, it may be you need more carbs, especially for cardio workouts.


    I tried this and got water cramps. Maybe it's just me, but something to consider. ruined my workout :(
  • Loozin
    Loozin Posts: 91
    If I go 1st thing in the morning & I'm only doing Cardio...I go on EMPTY !

    Have a BCAA drink while exercising.
    A Protein Shake once finished.
    & Banana & 2 Satsuma's after too
  • strongnotskinny121
    strongnotskinny121 Posts: 329 Member

    Try a protein drink that also has carbs. I think if you are dragging, it may be you need more carbs, especially for cardio workouts.

    I sometimes have a protein shake afterwards, but a lot of dairy makes my belly bloated.

    I tried this and got water cramps. Maybe it's just me, but something to consider. ruined my workout :(

    I've never had water cramps, but I usually chug about 20 oz of water during my run.
  • strongnotskinny121
    strongnotskinny121 Posts: 329 Member
    Fruit and nuts trail mix granola bar, protein shake after!

    I might try adding some nuts. :) I like that idea.
  • strongnotskinny121
    strongnotskinny121 Posts: 329 Member
    I'll just have a banana about a half hour beforehand because it's light. If I don't eat something before a workout, especially one where I'll be burning a lot of calories like running, I get really light headed and cannot go on for very long.

    lol I eat more than that now an I've dragging. I have to eat soon after waking up, and especially if I'm working out.
  • litatura
    litatura Posts: 569 Member
    I always have a piece of fruit 30-60 minutes beforehand.
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