rarar Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Anyone train first thing in the morning? If so, what do you usually eat? My schedule is usually jam-packed during the day, so i've gotten in the habit of getting up early to get to the gym. I've been downing a vega bar before training, but was wondering if I should up the calories or maybe take in something that's going to digest faster like dates alone without the added fats/protein. Any thoughts/suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralst Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I usually down a protein shake on my way to the gym, and then have something carby (bar, fruit, crackers) to eat mid-workout. No idea if that's optimal, but it's what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inteja Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Just a banana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 When I used to lift in the mornings I'd chug a smoothie of protein powder, a banana, strawberries, and soymilk. It was tough to get down after just waking up, but I noticed a huge help at the gym. Now that I'm doing morning cardio I just take some of trueprotein's bcaa boost beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I think the vega bar sounds good. If it is working for you I wouldn't change it. However if you feel sick you might want to go to just dates so they digest fast. I train in the morning but I don't eat anything first. Just can't stomach it. But as soon as I am done I usually have fruit and then an hour later I have vega wfo shake w/Hemp Milk and Coconut water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I train first thing in the morning as well. If I am doing weights I will have a shake with protein powder and some banana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xphilx Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 when i train in the morning i eat at least like 700cals otherwise i would probably die in the gym. normally i go with yofu, oats and raisins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeloaves Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 double espresso, and a coconut water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I never have problems with a lack of energy for morning workouts, either strength or cardio. (Of course that probably just means I'm eating too much the rest of the time.) I generally just have water or cold-processed tea while exercising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 watercardio (5x's per week)coffee, tofu scramble w/greens, sprouted toast or oatmealmore waterlifting session (3x's per week)protein shake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjohanx Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I did intermittent fasting for a while which meant I didn't have a proper meal before my workout. I just ate some dates and then a shake with creatine monohydrate, EAA, a bit of extra BCAA. It worked awesome but I love lifting on an empty stomach for some reason. If you're going to have a "real" meal just before your workout make sure to choose something you digest easily. Smoothies are great for example. It's very different from person to person when it comes to pre-workout preparation. As I said, I like to train on an empty stomach while many of my friends can't stand the thought of it. Just make sure that you get some carbs and protein (or amino acids) before you start lifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelk Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I always used to have half a serve of protein, teaspoon of creatine and a banana. I'm too lazy to train in the mornings now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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