is this ok to eat before i run?

[saintsix]

ok so i get up bout 7am and i run at 8am, im not hungry at all when i wake up, no appetite. but i try and drink a shake before i go out running 20P 10gC then when i get back i have my eggs and oatmeal post work out. im just wondering if its ok to do it in that order or should i really try and eat real food first thing off the bat, goal is losing fat.

 

[joe d]

if your goal is to lose fat then you should do your running on a completely empty stomach.

 

[BigJohnD]

if your goal is to lose fat then you should do your running on a completely empty stomach.

Why is it that you would workout on a empty stomach if you want to loose fat? I was understanding that your body needs energy and needs to hit certain goals such as protein/fat/carbs/tcals according to some of the guys here. Hence getting your metabolism working for you first thing in the morning. Wouldnt it be eating at your lbm? Im just asking cause im curious...

 

[guerbear]

Yeah, I don't even know how you can pound a protein shake and then go running. Lots of people like to roll out of bed and do cardio immediately before their mind even knows what's going on This would help your appetite too. I hear you should eat within 90 minutes of waking up, with the sooner the better

 

[joe d]

in order to lose fat your body needs to use it as fuel. your body needs a lot of fuel to run. your body will draw on whatever sources are the easiest. if you have food in your system it will use that. if you dont what will it use? it will draw from fat and muscle. it will draw more from fat and less from muscle in the beginning say first 20mins. you can help put these ratios in your favor with an anti catabolic like ephedra.

let me point out that im not a scientist and im not up on all the mumbo jumbo so my explination may not be exact but its in the right ball park. i am 100% sure that you will burn more fat in less time doing it this way.

 

[saintsix]

ok ill try giving that a go, then just a shake after run and food 30-45mins later?

 

[elmarcouk]

OP, get yourself some BCAA's and take them pre-fasted cardio. That'll keep you anti-catabloic, which is what you want.

 

[BigJohnD]

Fn'a.... Another reason why i love this site.... Allright looks like im gonna give running in the morning before i have breakfeast a shot. =)

 

[saintsix]

im glad that was your simplified answer lol i had to read that twice as it was. thxs for all the post guys

 

[pitbullrocco]

OP, get yourself some BCAA's and take them pre-fasted cardio. That'll keep you anti-catabloic, which is what you want.

correct answer. mix up in some h2o (i do a glutamine mix then 15 min later the BCAA mix. then 15 min later start cardio.