What do you eat before a workout?

Question

I haven’t had a cheat meal in a while, wondering if I should or not..

12karen · Accepted Answer

yes, but I wait an hour before working out.

the last time I decided not to eat before workout, went badly, I had to go to the gym very early, well at 7, and I woke up at 6:45am just in time to get ready, I didn't have my breakfast and straight to training, after 20 min exercise, I started to feel bad, I was feeling nauseous and my feet were no longer holding up, I felt terribly weak, but I didn't stop, I told myself that it would pass and also because I was doing the same exercises but usually it didn't do me anything at all, It was time to switch to another exercise, my feet gave out, luckily the coach caught me, he told me to take a little break, I left the room and vomited, I told myself never again, I felt so sick that day, so I manage to eat something before going to the gym

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

I always do my workout with an empty stomach... I can't stand having something inside during my training :D choose the diet you don't need cheat meals...

GuyAnswersGirls123 · Accepted Answer

I fast before always and measured before and after when I was a sprinter on the track team in school and always set my best PRs when I fasted before. I feast after.

Some people seemed wired differently and set their PRs on a full stomach, but I definitely do better closer to an empty one.

If I'm really hungry, then I might have a teeny snack like a handful of almonds or some blueberries: just the teeniest bit.

lil_will_12 · Accepted Answer

nothing

I've ran after eating before and for me, its just awfull

however, this doesn't mean you dont have to, for example, there´s a guy on our CC team who always eats before a race, and he´s one of our top runners!

everyone is a bit different, do what you feel is best for you

strateguy632 · Answer

before my exercise, swimming for an hour, i eat a low sugar yogurt, zero added sugar with a few natural almonds or nuts unprocessed.

other days for variety a whole wheat bread samwich with low fat cheese or a scrambled microwave egg, not fried, just a minute nuked in glass bowl, and those nuts.

Levin · Answer

I just have my breakfast which is usually a bit of toast with peanut butter or honey. And then just chill for a few hours while it digests. Or if I've even heavy the night before I'll workout on an empty stomach. Which actually works pretty well. My energy holds out for a good few hours.

Sonorous · Answer

Tbh, anything with carbs & protein. I notice that I can go harder for longer when I have some carbs in me. And studies show that people had better results when they trained after consuming multiple scattered meals with high quality sources protein in them. Ideally above 20 grams per meal.

WhiteSteve · Answer

I usually eat afterwards. If I have a hockey game, then I’ll eat 4-6 hours before that, and I’ll just got to Chipotle and get a bowl of rice (white or brown depending on how late/early in that 4-6 hours prior window), black beans, and chicken. That keeps me pretty well fueled.

Coming from an old geezer…. enjoy being 22 and have a cheat meal. I can only do that like twice a year at my age😂😂😂 You’ll shake it right off👍

OtterMan68 · Answer

banana and vitamins at least 30 minutes prior then a glass of power ade zero sugar plus teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of potassium nitrate - taste horrible, so I chug it then take a sip of the power ade to wash the taste out of my mouth!

During the workout: water

Post-workout - water and protein bar

Viola_456 · Answer

Nothing ussualy i eat right after workout. But you should definetly have a cheat meal Once in a while... Dont worry you won't lose any progress but it will keep you motivated for a longer time

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

Before a race I only do oatmeal, greek yogurt and fruit 2-3 hours ahead of time with my coffee. I don't want to be carrying extra weight with me on the trip, especially if I'm going to be out there 4, 6, 12 hours.

LazerBean · Answer

I feel sick if I eat before I work out, so I always do it afterwards. Always some sort of protein, usually a protein shake.

Guanfei · Answer

You have to have a cheat meal. That's a motivation and a reward. If you keep restraining and depriving yourself, at some point your motivation will be gone.

dustybiker2 · Answer

Before? Half a protein drink. The other half right after.

CourtneyJane2 · Answer

Something high in protein and fiber, like a banana and yogurt, maybe peanut butter on toast, and some Muscle Milk.

desidoll · Answer

I drink my protein shake. It is usually a full meal with mixture of yogurt, banana, avocado and almond milk.

Dinklex3 · Answer

I eat after & I have a “cheat meal” every weekend. I fast throughout the week though.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Chocolate, cornflakes, protein bar… I can’t do much on a completely empty stomach.

chrissykerdock · Answer

something very light or you may puke if it's not

molonski2 · Answer

I like it to be part of a fasting break , so nothing basically , very occasionally a banana.

superchan2011 · Answer

usually i'll eat after a workout rather than before because when I try to exercise on a full stomach that usually leads to me feeling sick.

mandyfire98 · Answer

I usually only eat cheat meals on the weekend when I'm not working out.

egarcia1360 · Answer

I try not to eat for at least a couple hours before. Made that mistake already 🤢

Bricealan · Answer

Nothing------ if I eat before a workout, I would barf... fluids only

jshm2 · Answer

You need more than one meal, kiddo. You are starting to look like a thin man!

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Very little before. If I eat a meal I won't work out for a few hours afterwards.

Phoenix98 · Answer

I never eat before I workout I always saved that for within the hour afterwards.

worldscolide · Answer

I dont usually eat before working out. Cause it tends to cause nausea and stomach issues. I do drink copious amounts of water during though.

loveslongnails · Answer

I don't like to work out with a lot of food in me. Maybe protein about an hour before, or some fruit about 1/2 an hour before.

Squatting_Slav · Answer

I don't eat before I workout anymore, just afterwards but I'll just protein and no carbs. Helps me cut like crazy and gain muscle

XXblack88 · Answer

I usually eat after workout but if I do eat before I keep it light

exitseven · Answer

nothing. I workout on an empty stomach. Then I have a protein shake when I finish.

RMSTitanic · Answer

I usually eat afterwards, something with protein like chicken

Staximus · Answer

The chet meal is supposed to be after you work out, not before

NewUser22 · Answer

Damn I’d love to eat you before a workout… or after. Either way. Delicious.

PrettyCrumblBb · Answer

Nothing. I don't eat anything before a workout. I just take my water with me.

ab2shifty · Answer

Nothing much really, maybe a banana and protein shake.. but I usually eat after a workout 🤣

NathanDavis · Answer

get chicken nuggets...

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Nothing, I always eat after.

SunnyGirly · Answer

Usually a chicken wrap lol

BigBootyKay · Answer

I don’t and you are looking so hot girl ☺️

Charliefretz329 · Answer

I don’t eat before a workout

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I eat light if I eat heavy ill throw up

moneymagnet24 · Answer

Her pussy...

darkforcebooty · Answer

I dont usually eat before working out.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Nothing

LunarEclipse433 · Answer

Protein

jahaims · Answer

Nothing

Wise4myage · Answer

Always after for me.

BLP11520 · Answer

Protein bars

riverrat3 · Answer

You would be nice

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