cafenervosa Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 to lift weights first thing in the morning before eating? Is it counterproductive since you haven't yet fueled your body and muscles? Or is forcing you body to burn off fat while building muscles? Other than the stomach growling/hunger thing, can you make muscle gains if you lift on a totally empty stomach? The only thing I have discovered so far is that I hit the wall way sooner than if I've eaten. But if I eat first I end up feeling lethargic and not want to exert myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyQ Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I can't do anything on an empty stomach. Even a brisk walk will drain me. It took me awhile to find the perfect morning fuel. Some ideas that work for me: >protein shake made with soy milk & 1/2 banana>protein shake made with oj & 1/2 banana>green shake made with soy milk & 1/2 banana (green as in one of those green powder meals that you mix with liquid)>handful of dried fruit mixed with raw nuts & a cup of coffee I find if I have not properly fueled my body I am at risk for injuring myself, but if I overeat, like you, I feel lethartic. Experiment & find what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gym hater Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Training in the morning before eating is said to be a great way to burn fat because you can only use your reserves(since you haven't eaten yet). Be sure to drink water to hydrate yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xar Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I train in the morning before eating.If I do it after, I feel nauseous...I don't know why, but I've always felt like I can do more on an empty stomach (not eaten for the last 3 hours). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I fluctuate with this, actually. I've done well both ways. I think eating heavy before is not good. Eating a small amount of a high carb (preferably a quick absorbing one, such as fruit) is best. Right now, I'm not eating before, but I'm making sure to have a good recovery meal soon afterwards -- my green smoothies: see thread and pics HERE--and I include raw hemp protein sometimes in it and a large spoonful of maca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I love doing a set of pushups right after I wake up in the morning. It wakes me up fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlucasx Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 At the other end of this story is where I am, where excercises are the very last thing I do before I go to bed. An empty stomach wouldn't be my problem, but I do my excercises after midnight sometimes. Can that be harmful or does it really not matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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