Is it ok to work out on an empty stomach?

[Bubbles_95]

Like whenever I wake up early in the morning without eating breakfast and head straight to the gym to walk/run on the treadmill for an hour. Can I actually burn more calories by doing this?

[blondekat13]

NO! Never work out on an empty stomach! You need the energy in the morning, especially if you want to work out. Have a cereal bar and some og before you work out for an hour.
I have actually experienced a girl faint on me because she had an empty stomach. After she had some juice she was better. But this experience made me eat a bagel and drink some milk, before I started school in the morning. (I am homeschooled)
As for burning more cals on an empty stomach, that is a myth. You should eat as much as you can before you work out in the morning, you can be full and not gain the extra weight. But never workout on an empty stomach. This is coming from someone who jogs a mile early in the morning. :)
Hope this helps!

[Bubbles_95]

Thanks!! But the other day I almost threw up while power walking on the treadmill because I guess I ate too much.
How much is '"too much"?

[Illusive_Man]

Ehh... complex carbs in the morning is actually a bad idea... your body has been fasting for the previous 8 hours when you're asleep , you need a FAST PUMP of energy.
Simple carbs are good , fruity juice is good , fast digestive protein is also good.

[blondekat13]

I wouldn't work out for about 20-30 mins after eating, I would eat a bowl of oatmeal, a bowl of cereal, a small bowl of fruit, and lots of water.

[soccerchick4eva]

eh.. i dont think it is really, why not take like a fruit or something before you go? :)

[Bubbles_95]

I guess I can do that, but I'm scared I might almost throw up like I did last week.

[soccerchick4eva]

hmm, well it really isn't healthy to work out on an empty stomach and it ain't good to workout on a full stomach either aha. When you eat a fruit just take each bite slowly dont rush it , and dont ever think about throwing up? fruits probs the best thing to eat cause it has so much vitamins and stuff in it too :D

[Bubbles_95]

Ok thanks!! :))

[Monitor]

I would reocmmend having a source of hydration with you but eat at least a bit of something. We used to work out on empty stomachs 5 days a week in the military and it never felt good.

I always had an apple or some fruit before we did our PT and I felt like I had more energy to workout w/ my unit. Be sure you give it roughly half an hour prior to your workout though or you may get stomach cramps

[Bubbles_95]

How about a banana and a bottle of water?

[Monitor]

A banana would be fine. It's high in potassium and Leptin. You can feel pretty full off of one banana pending your personal appetite.

[Bubbles_95]

Good!!

[Illusive_Man]

Ehhh... not really.
However if you're carb deprived and your body is out of glycogen to run on , you MAY be able to burn more "fat" , but calories wise it's not gonna be that different not to mention how you can't run at 100% efficiency on an empty stomach.

Just eat a high protein breakfast and then hit the treadmill.

[front2back]

There's no issue unless you're doing cardio. as long as you're hydrated, you can workout on an empty stomach and possibly burn more fat. Weight lifters do this a lot since you really don't need a breakfast to get a good lift in, but you do need something right after.

[chuckyegg]

Have a light breakfast an hour or more before your workout. If it's less than an hour before you workout, have an extremely light breakfast, then have a second breakfast afterwards along with a high GI snack straight after your workout to boost muscle recovery.

Trust me on this, I used to be an athlete training 12 times a week.

[skullly]

I read that if you do it within 2 hours of just waking up it's okay... and a good for weight loss... But I think it was referring to running... Otherwise no. You must have some healthy snak at least, prior. I did that this morning, and my bf said I'm crazy and that I should never work out on an empty stomach. He has a trainer. I don't. ... but I think I'm right. :]!

[Tokana]

I believe its called intermittent fasting, whereby you fast for 16 to 24 hours and workout in the morning without breakfast. I think its used to burn more fat. I did that for a month and lost 5 pounds of fat (weight training and cardio), and got shredded. Look it up on Youtube.
HodgeTwins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzfsaXsV-T4

[Ghosty]

Better than on a full one, but best is being something in-between.
No you can't. You might even be worse off that way, since you'll eat more. Normal hunger/breakfast + after workout hunger + energy burnt. Compared just to Breakfast&After work out snack.

[Anonymous]

I always do that too, but people tell me it's better to eat before. Although I am not doing it because I think it burns more calories. I just like waking up and working out. I feel it wakes me up more. It's never made me feel dizzy or anything, and I always eat healthy afterwards. If I end up eating before a workout, I have to wait a bit because I feel uncomfortable working out with food in me. So I'd rather get up and go.

[tOi_sOldier]

empty stomach cardio burns 3 times more fat as over a fasted night ur glocuse levels are low and carbs aren't actually there so ur body uses fat as a source of fuel but don't too much or it will eat up muscle to

[kittykatg]

That's fine to do. As long as your stomach isn't so empty that you pass out, it is better for you. All my workout class instructors have always said to come on empty/close to empty stomachs.

[beastman88]

id rather not. even if its just something small. make sure hydrated to, were all dehydrated when we wake up

[Bubbles_95]

TGFW (Thank God for Water) :) x

[beastman88]

i like to eat fruit in the morning like a banana or a bit of cereal or oats if iam seriously motivated

[Bubbles_95]

I love bananas!! I need to eat them anyways because of my potassium levels :)

[findingdreamland]

I think it is better to consume sth easy. Cereal & milk , I can say.
I am not a nutritionist but I feel better if I eat sth before work out.

[tOi_sOldier]

well its will be to much carbs and body will use mostly the carbs for energy,

protein is good for long jog to retain muscle mass something like eggs will be fine

[findingdreamland]

So what do you suggest to eat? @tOi_sOldier

[tOi_sOldier]

something which contains good amout of protein like 2 whole eggs, it will provide good source of fat, protein and no or less carbs

[tOi_sOldier]

if u don't want the fat then skip the yolks and only eat whites

[findingdreamland]

Ok thank you for the advice! @tOi_sOldier

[tOi_sOldier]

np mean while MHO is changed :P

[rjroy3]

Initially yes. But it has to be within the first hour. Drinking water within 20 min of waking helps too

[YouAholic]

If you want to lose weight and to see results, strength training is better. Running for an hours seems miserable

[Bubbles_95]

So what kind of strength training do I need to do?

[YouAholic]

You should start with a full body beginners workout. Not something you made up but a pre-made one

[Bubbles_95]

Ok great, but how can I do one that isn't too much for my body to handle?

[YouAholic]

Working out isn't too much for the body. You could also start with just one body part at the time but I recommend a full body workout. Make sure to know how much you need to eat to lose weight and don't be scared of calories.
I promise you that you won't bulk up at all. I do heavy lifting I'm super small. I just got a bit curvier by it.

[Bubbles_95]

Well I know I need to eat at least 1400 calories, but not more than that. I'm not scared, but I need to be careful.

[Insaan]

Strength training will not decrease her weight as compared to cardio exercises.. Instead it could make her muscular with time.
She is fat. Fat must be burned out with the help of running activity.
Some weight training exercises are okay. But basics only. Still it won't help much.

[YouAholic]

Careful of what?

[Bubbles_95]

I'm not fat -_- Holy hell that was rude!! Gosh, what is your problem?
just because somebody is overweight doesn't mean they're fat... I'm carrying around a slight bit of extra weight.

[Insaan]

Well then it's your choice :)

[Bubbles_95]

What are you even saying?

[YouAholic]

No. Females can't build a lot of muscle. If they are lucky like 0.5kg per month. And 1. Strength training do burn calories but it won't be a problem because she will lose weight if she's eating right. 2. The more muscle you have, the more fat you will burn. 3. When she looses the fat she wants to lose and gains a bit of muscle then she will look more "toned" and it looks great. Plus strength training makes the butt look great :)

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Never bright idea to work out on empty stomach

[Klaatu51]

yes (filler)

[Insaan]

Are you overweight?

[Bubbles_95]

Yes :'(

[Insaan]

Then it is fine to go to gym without breakfast. But do drink water.
This will benefit you. It will use your own body calories rather than breakfast calories.
You can consume one glass of warm lemon water ( without sugar) every morning after getting up. It helps in burning fat.

[Bubbles_95]

Awesome!! Thanks :) x

[ItsSoFluffay]

have a light snack