Training in the morning

[nikkita]

Oh I wasn't considering weight training on an empty stomach myself, I am going to try training in the mornings though. I was wondering why the other ladies weight train on an empty stomach, and if they felt there was a benefit.

I trained this morning after having a shake and 1/2 a banana and I felt good.

lol I'm very aware of other cause of stress inducing cortisol, as this is what I've been dealing with, which has been interrupting my sleep.

cool! just caring for you

 

[Miss24k]

cool! just caring for you

I know

 

[Sassy69]

When I've trained in the morning I've actualy just kept my food to protein only. Carbs dont' sit well w/ me in the mornign so I need time to let them blow up my stomach a few times and then I'm ok. But I also can't train on an empty stomach -- I get that sicky low blood sugar feeling pretty quickly. But if I just eat some protein like shovel down some turkey patties or something maybe eggs + broccoli (w/ Beano) or just protein I seem to be fine. Its the complex carbs that put me to sleep.

 

[que_66]

I don't and I can't I would pass the f-ck out!

Ditto.
When I actually roll my fat azz out early enough for am cardio I have to drink a little bit of coffee or eat a small amount of something or my blood sugar bottoms out and then I drop like a rock. Those little silver specs appear.......

 

[Roonytunes]

I save my heavy lifting for the evenings usually. But if I ever have to do that in the am, I definitely have a small meal beforehand. Usually a shake, but sometimes I'll do 1/4 cup oats or some fruit as well.

However, I do cardio as well as plyos/circuits right now on an empty stomach and it seems to be working out well for me. I still think of my plyos/circuits as more cardio type routines since the weights are usually not the heaviest that I can lift, usually involve high reps and more continuous activity. I haven't seen any negative effects so far.