Eating before morning lifting

[jesse_01]

Who here eats before morning lifts? I haven't been eating more than a banana. But I'm starting to second guess that. Usually wake up at 6:30am, 7am gym. 10min warmup, 60min lift, 10min cool down.

 

[JDid23]

Who here eats before morning lifts? I haven't been eating more than a banana. But I'm starting to second guess that. Usually wake up at 6:30am, 7am gym. 10min warmup, 60min lift, 10min cool down.

It varies person to person. I personally feel like if you're lifting heavy weights you need more in your system than a banana. Maybe wake up a bit earlier and have some eggs/toast just to get something more in your system... having said that, if a banana works and you feel energized for your workouts then whatever works works. Not sure if it's optimal though

 

[moya]

ive heard of a.m. cardio (walking) on an empty stomach, but not lifting... i wouldnt try it, especially if not on gear...

 

[jesse_01]

fuk that

i cant workout unless ive had a pre workout meal with atleast 100 carbs and 50 grams protein

alwise my workouts jus suk arse, theres no way im deadlifting 600 when all ive eaten is a banana



last time i walked into a gym with nothing in my stomach i ended up questioning what im doing with my life since my lifts suked arse

Well that could be the reason why I'm stuck at 450 dead, even 10days into gear.

I'm going to try, banana, apple with a protein shake. I don't like to eat anything warm when I first wake up.

 

[trex74]

I have a protein shake and banana at 5:30 then go lift, then come home and eat a regular breakfast, eggs and oatmeal. I need something in my stomach for energy, but not so much that I blow chunks after squats etc.

 

[musclemom]

I can't imagine doing that! Like was said earlier, yeah, a.m. cardio but wow ... personally, I've found lifting in the early evening (after 4:00 p.m.) to work the best for me.

 

[jesse_01]

Todays work out wasn't bad. But I couldn't really tell a difference because I only did shoulders. Maybe I will notice on a leg or back day. But I know I usually burn 400 cals on warmup & cool down. Than how much ever lifting.

 

[trex74]

I can't imagine doing that! Like was said earlier, yeah, a.m. cardio but wow ... personally, I've found lifting in the early evening (after 4:00 p.m.) to work the best for me.

I'm done work at 5, then I have a bunch of things to do, like make dinner, make lunches and extra meals for the next day, wash dishes, tidy up, do laundry if need be and then take some leisure time, so if I went after work I wouldn't get this stuff done in time to get a good night's sleep.
Plus I just have way more energy first thing in the morning, and I tend to lose motivation as the day wears on, as sometimes I'm on my feet most of the day.

 

[musclemom]

I'm done work at 5, then I have a bunch of things to do, like make dinner, make lunches and extra meals for the next day, wash dishes, tidy up, do laundry if need be and then take some leisure time, so if I went after work I wouldn't get this stuff done in time to get a good night's sleep.
Plus I just have way more energy first thing in the morning, and I tend to lose motivation as the day wears on, as sometimes I'm on my feet most of the day.

Oh, my dear, you are WAY nicer than me.

Dishes: That's what the dishwashing machine is for.

Laundry: Once a week, on the weekends. Maybe one load in the middle of the week if we run out of socks, but the machine does all the work and if I pull it out of the dryer after husband comes home he helps fold.

Tidy: If nobody is coming over, the dust bunnies can wait until whenever.

Make Dinner: I can do that in 20 minutes, usually less. Generally, dinner for me is a protein shake. Proper "sit down" meals are a thing of the past. If my husband wants to eat he knows where the foreman grill or peanut butter are.

Getting old does have the benefit of not having to give a damn

 

[kx250rider]

I have to eat a large breakfast (my main meal of the day) before I work out. I eat 4 eggs (no yolks), a bowl of plain oat meal, fruit, and sometimes a whey shake. I wait about 45 minutes for it to settle, then to the weight room.

Charles

 

[ceo]

I prefer a mid-late afternoon workout myself, and I have to go in full up. I like to have consumed at least 150-200 grams of protein by the time I hit the gym. Pre-workout I need a meal (and a shake).

 

[jesse_01]

I tried a meal before lifting today. I felt really sluggish and almost wanted to throw up. Waited 90mins before lifting also. Probably just stick to shake and a piece of fruit.

 

[musclemom]

I tried a meal before lifting today. I felt really sluggish and almost wanted to throw up. Waited 90mins before lifting also. Probably just stick to shake and a piece of fruit.

If you're not used to eating breakfast it takes a little while to teach your body to expect food.

 

[ceo]

I tried a meal before lifting today. I felt really sluggish and almost wanted to throw up. Waited 90mins before lifting also. Probably just stick to shake and a piece of fruit.

I wouldn't even be able to stand up in the gym off how little you eat...let alone be able to grow. WTF?

 

[Wulfgar]

When I am trying to grow I eat a TON pre workout...IMHO it is the single most important meal...

Before my workouts which are about 1PM I have eaten

2cups OJ
100 grams protien
1 cup Ezekial cereal w/ wheat bran and almond milk
20 egg whites/10 yolks
1 cup measured dry coaches oats w/ 2 cups mixed berries
1 cup pomegranate juice w/ 1 cup applesauce blended with 50 grams whey
8 oz Fage yogurt w/ 2 tbs almond butter and 2 tbs honey


keep inmind this is all consumed over about a 3 hour period...its not like im stuffing my facewith it in 1/2 hour. but i feel it is necessary to have that type of energy available for my size and the intensity of workouts I put myself through

obviously afterwards I do adequately provide my body with tonsof nutrients to grow as well.

good luck bor

 

[JL_204]

Wow 20 egg whites and 10 yolks? That's alot of eggs bro.

 

[musclemom]

Wow 20 egg whites and 10 yolks? That's alot of eggs bro.

Then eggs must be one of the friggin' miracle foods. Have you seen Wulfgar's gallery?

 

[jesse_01]

This morning I had 1 whey shake, some greek vanilla yogurt fresh bluberrys, strawberrys, pineapple. Dont know how much it will help, but tasted damn good . I'm in the things tasting good and enjoy what I eat business lol