Help! New to Process - No or Yes to Coffee and Bananas?????

[imanigrace]

Hi,

I hear coffee/caffeine is unhealthy and I hear it is okay for reaching my fitness goals. Also, what is the best food to eat prior to exercising to ensure I can sustain my workout? Please advise.....

[Gigi999]

Lol, I drink 2-3 cups of coffee every day and maybe 1-1.5 bananas per day also.
As long as you fit them in your macros, they're fine. Maybe avoid eating more than 2 because of the sugar.

Bananas and greek yogurt are great post workout

Hi,

I hear coffee/caffeine is unhealthy and I hear it is okay for reaching my fitness goals. Also, what is the best food to eat prior to exercising to ensure I can sustain my workout? Please advise.....

[MadCatLady]

Oh I was expecting coffee and bananas together in a smoothie... Actually might try that.

I drink loads of coffee. And bananas are great in shakes, I chop them and freeze them for added ice creaminess. Yum.

Just make sure you take bananas into account in your tracking, they are quite calorific.

[KCBiggs]

Maybe avoid eating more than 2 because of the sugar.

Sugar is of no health concern, except fructose but that's only in large quantities...

OP if you like coffee and bananas, eat them! They won't hurt you .

[dreahere]

If coffee is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

[Rufflez]

caffeine is fine

[katrina007]

If coffee is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

LOL me neither

[TigerAngelLeigh]

I recently saw a TV programme that mentioned research at Loughborough University (here in the UK): they found that caffeine before training improves athletes' performance. The capsules they typically use are equivalent to 2 strong cups of coffee.

On a side note, I wish I could drink coffee, but it gives me gastritis so it's just the occasional cup for me!

[sonti]

Oh I was expecting coffee and bananas together in a smoothie... Actually might try that.

I drink loads of coffee. And bananas are great in shakes, I chop them and freeze them for added ice creaminess. Yum.

Just make sure you take bananas into account in your tracking, they are quite calorific.

It's actually quite good, adding chilled coffee to a protein shake with chocolate protein powder and a frozen banana........................ mochabananajitterriffic.

[lynore]

If coffee is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

Agree with this 100%. Could not live without my Dunkin' Donut's coffee!!!!

[LadyIgnite]

Caffeine is OK. However, in large amounts it could disturb your sleep at night. I don't see anything wrong with a few cups of coffee though... esp before a workout. It will give you some extra energy to make it through.

[kimm4]

If coffee is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

This.^^I drink black coffee all day long. This is no best food and best time to eat. Eat a wide variety of whole foods you enjoy. As long as you're sticking to your daily calories, you're good to go!

Good luck to you!

[shirun]

Coffee is great but too much of it can irritate your gi track, especially if drank on an empty stomach. I love coffee. But after a hot cup sweetened with a bit of stevia i'm in for a few bathroom trips xD

[WolfBeast]

Caffeine is only unhealthy if you abuse it. Now to reach your fitness goals a cup of joe in the morning and a preworkout before the gym isn't going to kill you.

Pre-workout Meal
1 serving protein
and
1serving almonds

Post workout meal
2 scoop protein powder and a banana to spike your insulin levels which is what you need after a workout also a BCAA is a good idea too.
I recommend you check out Inner Armour for your BCAA and Whey Isolate

Which you can find at the bb.com store here:
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[LV2MODEL]

Yes to coffee! I also drink it with stevia. Bananas have the highest sugar content when they are fully ripened. If you can eat them when they are somewhat green still, you can reduce your sugar intake a little more. I eat my fruits directly before or after my workout when the carbs will be fully utilized. No more than 2 servings a day.

[oregonchick76]

Coffee is only bad if it interferes with your sleep.
There are no 'off-limits' foods. FIgure out your target macros/calories for the day and eat whatever fits them.

[TheEngineerGirl]

All that I know is that frozen bananas keep me away from the evil ice cream during the summer. Ice cream is Satan!

[TRFit]

Coffee is awesome!! The only bad thing in it could be the amount of milk/cream or sugar you have in it. Bananas are also good although I think I rate coffee higher!