peanut butter and banana pre workout food?

[gethuger]

are there any negative aspects of eating a peanut butter and banana sandwich, four times a week, as a pre workout meal, besides the fact that i have to eat it in a college class and it makes me feel like a 7 year old. obviously on whole wheat.
its at least 18g protein, 34g carbs. i know there is a fair amount of fat in pb and bananas. this is more of a pre workout snack as i eat a real meal about an hour and a half before this.

[dvsness]

The only negative would be the small amount of protein.

[latverian]

No negatives at all. drink a protien shake with it though.

[gethuger]

No negatives at all. drink a protien shake with it though.

i can do that

[ericvt]

I thought you do not want fats pre-workout? I believe PB should be saved for meals PPWO and pre-bed. Somebody cue in and tell me if this is wrong..

[dvsness]

I thought you do not want fats pre-workout? I believe PB should be saved for meals PPWO and pre-bed. Somebody cue in and tell me if this is wrong..

I don't see a problem with fats pre-wo. Actually, I'm not using any carbs currently, so I use fats pre-wo every day.

[The Solution]

fats may not be ideal.. but its more ideal to get a great lean protein source + some great complex carbs.. if you could bro.. make a nice chicken sandwich / turkey / tuna.. have a banana on the side on that WW berad.. thats a better choice.. if not go for a shake with it definately!

pre-workout i dont like fats because i workout 30-45 minutes after i take down my oats w/ blueberries + protein shake.. and it just doesnt settle well in my stomach

all in preference really.. i get my fats later in the day from my last 3 meals

[ericvt]

Good response

[gethuger]

i think i agree with the comment about fats not settling before a workout. ill try a chicken sandwich, thanks to all.

[Rodzilla]

incase you go back to the pb, you could mix the 1Tpb (like 8g fat tops) with 1 scoop of whey, add in like 1oz of water and mix untill it makes sludge--I took this recipe from the scivation guys.

Then spread that on to your sandwhich and enjoy. less fat and more protein. and easy to eat.

[LaxPro]

i disagree bodybuilding is essentially a lifestyle diet. there should always be wiggle room in your eating. although the pb and bananna sandwich may not be optimal, you have to realize it is still better than 90% of what most eat for breakfast and besides that it is a calorie dense energy source that will provide you with stamina and energy during the workout.

[Basil08]

wait...bananas have fat>?









I thought fruits were pure carb (fructose sugar) and some fiber...

[dvsness]

wait...bananas have fat>?
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No, the fats are in the PB.

[ZDub212]

wait...bananas have fat>?

I thought fruits were pure carb (fructose sugar) and some fiber...

Fruits have fat too. And bananas aren't 100% fructose.

[MrSinister]

hmm pb and banana sandwich never tried that one, i love both but not together... ill have to have one later..
pre/wo its fine, banana has carbs as does the bread and some protein, good snack

[RuShJuNkiE]

hmm pb and banana sandwich never tried that one, i love both but not together... ill have to have one later..
pre/wo its fine, banana has carbs as does the bread and some protein, good snack

you will never look back.

To the OP......I have that as my pre-workout, and I have enough energy.

As long as you are eating your meals before, after, and throughout the day, getting proper nutrients, it doesnt really matter what you have pre-workout, as long as you have enough to put in your stomach.

I wouldnt drink any sports drink, or anything like that though.

Bodybuilding is a marathon, not a sprint. Over time, after eating healthy, you are going to make gains, depending on which way you want to go.

[gethuger]

thanks everyone!

[Sibrek]

Fatz will blunt ur growh homronez nd ur muscles will break

[Richie_Awesome]

Check the guidelines out in the pre, during, and post workout sticky.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=272067

[The Solution]

i would still try to get a lean protein source w/ that meal.. maybe a whey shake on the side?? u dont really have a protein source in that meal.. maybe 8g of protein max in that meal.. depending on the PB you have

[Lector606]

I think it's fine man... good calories and you need them for energy. Cold cuts, tuna or chicken might be better but I actually find that I have good sustained energy when I have fat pre workout.