What do you eat before you work out?

I went to see my trainer this morning...and we had to end early because I got really light headed (almost fainted...)

I think it was a combination of factors.....I think he was trying to push me a little harder (which is what I want!), I didn't get a very good night's sleep last night, and I don't think I ate the right breakfast.

Which leads me to this question.....what's the best thing to eat before working out? I usually go in the morning.

Thanks!!

Re: What do you eat before you work out?

i like a banana or other fruit or a handful of granola or a yogurt.

I eat about an hour before I go. I can't work out right after I eat.

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I usually eat a luna bar, or something with carbs

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Usually something lite like a yogurt with a piece of fruit or eggwhites with 1 slice whole wheat toast. I also try to drink a lot of water before, especially when it's hot out. Maybe you were dehydrated?

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I work out at night so I eat dinner about 2 hours before hand.

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I don't know if it is a "workout" but I sweat

before my morning walking

1 banana
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup of vanilla rice milk

blend, delicious, and i get 2 fruits in!

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if I go very early, I try to eat a few apple slices as soon as I can. banana works well too.

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usually yogurt and maybe a piece of fruit. nothing too heavy.

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slice of toast with peanut butter and banana

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plain oatmeal and egg whites

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i keep it light a banana or a granola bar-just enough for something but not too much either.
ETA: i really want to enjoy my WW points after my workout or run so that's why i don't eat too much before too.

Message edited 7/12/2010 10:05:44 PM.

Re: What do you eat before you work out?

If I work out early then I don't eat prior to my workout but I will have a few sips of my sports drink. I use Cytomax sport and I drink that throughout my workout as well.

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I usually eat a Luna protein bar.
Make sure you are well hydrated as well. Drink a lot of water the day before and morning of your workout.

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Nothing. I do my treadmill work in the morning, as soon as I give DD her bottle and then put her back down to nap. I have limited time, and eating right before I run will make me puke, so I eat afterwards.

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glass of oj before my morning run.

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I work out early so I typically don't eat prior unless I am running 10+ miles.

A banana or protein bar should be good.

I also think you may not be hydrated enough. You may not be thirsty but force yourself to drink a bottle of water before...especially with this heat.

Good luck with the trainer...that's awesome!!

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The older I get the more I need to put something in my stomach before working out, no matter how early (and especially if it will be a heavy cardio day). I usually have one slice of whole grain bread with natural peanut butter (can be hard to choke down tho) or granola bar, and a small piece of fruit or a small glass of really thick juice (like Odwalla Superfood).

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Peanut butter on a whole wheat bagel flat and some dry kashi go lean cereal. Lots of carbs to fuel my workout.

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a banana!

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If I go in the morning, usually a bowl of granola with skim milk.