Food before or after work out?

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CurvyCrystal Joined: May 09 Posts: 30	quote Posted: 11 Oct 2009, 23:58 I'm finally getting myself back on track with my diet and work outs, but I was wondering is it better to eat before or after I work out? I usually only have time for a workout in the morning, early, before school or work. So is a light breakfast okay before my morning jog?
Divided By... Joined: Aug 08 Posts: 817	quote Posted: 12 Oct 2009, 10:48 Both. But for different reasons. You want a little something before your morning workouts so you have some fuel, and you want something after a workout to rebuild your tissues with. I would have something VERY light before a workout. Something like a small glass of OJ and 1/2 a bagel. I would save the majority of breakfast for after the workout. Maybe you could have the other 1/2 of a bagel w/ some peanut butter and a glass of skim milk. It's best to eat an hour or two before working out (to prevent any stomach issues), but if you're pressed for time just make sure you're not eating too much before your morning jog. "You are now watchin' the throne. Don't let me into my zone. Don't let me into my zone. I'm definitely in my zone."
ebivr Joined: Jun 08 Posts: 422	quote Posted: 12 Oct 2009, 11:14 Carbs before & protein after! "Do what thou wilt shall be the the Law, Love is the whole of the law, Love before will, The meaning of life is to Love" "Never apologise for who you are" "Leave as little negative impact on the world as possible" "Last night fear knocked on my door, faith answered and no one was there" Even if it's slow it's going to Go! Starting weight: 318 lbs!! 2nd of June 2008, (Calorie Counting!). June 08 Month 1: 298 lb (20 lb. lost). July 08 Month 2: 291 lb (7 lb. lost). August 08 Month 3: 279 lb (12 lb. lost). September 08 Month 4: 268 lb (11 lb. lost). October 08 Month 5: 257 lb (11 lb. lost). November 08 Month 6: 248 lb (9 lb. lost). December 08 Month 7: 235 lb (13 lb. lost). January 2009 Month 8: 229 lb (6 lb. lost). February 09 Month 9: 223 lb (6 lb. lost). March 09 Month 10: 211 lb (12 lb. lost). April 09 Month 11: 208 lb (3 lb. lost). May 09 Month 12: 210 lb (+2 lb. gained). June 09 Month 13: 188 lb (22 lb. lost). July 09 Month 14: 181 lb (7 lb. lost). August 09 Month 15: 179 lb (2 lb. lost). Starting weight: 305 lbs!! 19th of November 2013, (Atkins!). November 2012 Month 1: 297.2 lb (7.8 lb. lost). December 2012 Month 2: 292 lb (5.2 lb. lost). January 2013 Month 3: 276.8 lb (15.2 lb. lost). February 2013 Month 4: 262.6 lb (14.2 lb. lost). March 2013 Month 5: 276.6 lb (+14 lb. gained). April 2013 Month 6: 253.4 lb (23.2 lb. lost). May 2013 Month 7: lb ( lb. ).
CurvyCrystal Joined: May 09 Posts: 30	quote Posted: 13 Oct 2009, 00:43 Thanks! Apples have carbs right? lol We just got 40lbs of apples from a friend of ours that used it for a halloween photo shoot and I really need to retrain my body to enjoy fruit since I never really ate it as a kid. I live on junk food and I hate it!
LuLuitchka Joined: Jul 09 Posts: 29	quote Posted: 18 Oct 2009, 10:04 Eating some apple before a work out would be awesome! You can add 1 or 2 Tbs of peanut butter or a light cheese stick for some protein. Then you can have your breakfast after you work out.

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