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23 Comments on “If you exercise in the morning, should you eat before you work out?”

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   1: smrtasfrnkln_06 said at 7:55 am on December 31st, 2008:

   i dont know i need to know that cause my first classof the day at school is weight lifting

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   2: Fado said at 10:12 am on December 31st, 2008:

   Technically, you’ll get the best results if you wait around 2 hours before and after a workout to eat. Or at least that’s what I’ve been told to do.

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   3: katlvr125 said at 2:52 pm on January 1st, 2009:

   if you do eat–maybe something light

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   4: Choochie Larue said at 11:57 am on January 3rd, 2009:

   It’s better to have a small snack, like a protein bar, before working out. Keep in mind, your body hasn’t eaten anything for several hours, and your likely to either get a sour stomach or over eat after your work out.

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   5: juanita2_2000 said at 5:24 pm on January 4th, 2009:

   I DON’T THINK SO PUT TRY IT AN SEE WHAT HAPPENS

   MAYBE HAVE A SHAKE OR JUST SOME JUICE

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   6: MRose said at 5:29 am on January 7th, 2009:

   yes, you should eat something to give you energy. a protein shake or oatmeal

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   7: noneofyourbizwax said at 3:55 am on January 8th, 2009:

   I don’t like to eat and then work out. I think you should get up in the mornings and walk or work out first. If you take supplements read the label. Some will tell you to take the supplement, then work out and eat after that. Good Luck!

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   8: krayzie_boo11 said at 1:02 am on January 11th, 2009:

   if you are doing cardio drink tea or coffee first. that way you burn off your fat

   if you do weights eat something before so you dont burn muscle.

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   9: Tigger said at 5:24 am on January 12th, 2009:

   You might want something to drink. Otherwise, I would recommend not eating before exercise, for the same reason it’s not recommended to go swimming right after eating.

   Good luck!

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    10: Cher said at 8:36 pm on January 14th, 2009:

    2 things you should do before working out. I have 3 things I have to do.
    1. You should eat something…cereal, pancakes with applesauce…something with carbs in it.
    2. You should do 5 minutes of stretching before you exerice.

    (me? the 3rd thing…I have to shower to warm up).
    Which reminds me…always warm up first..

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    11: Stephanie J said at 4:11 am on January 15th, 2009:

    I am not an expert by no means!! I just am an avid Tennis player.

    I never eat before I play tennis in the mornings. I don’t like eating breakfast. How ever when I have been in tourneys I will take snacks to eat inbetween sets to keep my energy level up.

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    12: prettyinpink said at 2:08 am on January 18th, 2009:

    yes you will have more energy

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    13: Michael R said at 8:01 pm on January 18th, 2009:

    Just water and a piece of fruit should work.

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    14: rockybjerke said at 10:16 pm on January 19th, 2009:

    If you’re exercising in the morning, you should be eating within the first hour that you’re awake. Whether it be a total breakfast (not completely recommended if you’re doing a full workout - cardio/weights) or a bowl of cereal or fruits. But yes, you should be eating SOMETHING!!!!!!

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    15: mica45@sbcglobal.net said at 12:15 am on January 21st, 2009:

    Working out on an empty stomach is not going to hurt you. If you are concerned about eating then working out you should do the swimming rule. Don’t drink lots of water or other liquids before you do. Especially if you push yourself to the max. You could get sick. If you do eat, eat a stomach filling breakfast with nutrients. You can cut time by just having a fruit shake or the other nutritional shakes out there. Again use moderation. Never eat a meal before working out. A snack like a apple or banana, a ganola bar is fine.

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    16: einsteinliam2 said at 11:28 am on January 23rd, 2009:

    no. eat a protein shake. after you work out you can do what ever u want.

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    17: dream d said at 2:40 pm on January 25th, 2009:

    I usually eat a light meal half hour before working out. for instance a banana and yogurt or just almonds and raisins.

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    18: Celtic Tejas said at 7:13 pm on January 25th, 2009:

    If you are doing only CARDIO Di it on a empty tummy.. more burn. but follow it with a good meal within a 1/2 hour.
    If you are weight training do a meal 30 minutes to an hour before your work out & a light snack after if you are hungry.

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    19: mom said at 8:27 pm on January 27th, 2009:

    You should eat something on the light side like a slice of whole wheat toast before exercising, or a banana. Nothing to heavy if you are going to exercise.

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    20: bridgetrocks86 said at 2:59 am on January 31st, 2009:

    I read somewhere that you shouldn’t eat 2-3 hrs before you exercise. When I exercise in the AM, I drink some water before my workout, during my workout, and after my workout. Then, I usually eat a very filling healthy breakfast.

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    21: deep_crawl said at 9:29 pm on February 2nd, 2009:

    I think that you should eat something light at least if you were to do some ******** exercise.

    I remember I was sent to the hospital for over-exerting myself. I loss conciousness. The doctor told me I should have eaten before doing such an intense exercise.

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    22: Katz said at 9:22 pm on February 5th, 2009:

    I eat before working out in the morning. Your body has been fasting for several hours and needs fuel. Eat a piece of fruit…wait 10 mins and do your work out. Be sure to re-fuel with whole grains after your workout.

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    23: all about me said at 8:40 am on February 6th, 2009:

    yes,you will burn more calories if you eat something before exercise………….GOOD LUCK

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