Pre-workout nutrition?

[mandyleeann]

Hey everyone,

Question for you. What do you consume pre-workout?

I workout first thing in the morning. Weights followed by cardio most days. I know I need *something* before training, but I cannot get up any earlier to have a full meal beforehand (I am already getting up at 5am).

Any suggestions? Thanks

[FameGirl]

I do cardio first thing on an empty stomach, i hear this is more likely to burn fat, then i drink a big ole protein shake right before lifting. Works well on the days i go to the gym first thing. But i always take in atleast 20g protein prior to workin out.

[PinkSky]

I, personally, believe cardio (or working out in general) on an empty stomach to be unhealthy, but the opinions vary greatly.

Anyway, I also work out in the morning. At night I put frozen strawberries and blueberries, oats, flax seeds, and some water into a blender. The berries are thawed by morning and the oats and seeds are quelled (which some ppl believe adds health benefits to oats.) I add protein powder, milk (cows or soy), Udo's flax seed oil, hemp hearts and wheat germ. Some days I only let the berries thaw and don't add oats till in the morning because I like the texture of unquelled oats, too.

And that's my yummi morning shake.

[Jesusfollower72]

If I workout before I have the time to make breakfast, I at least have a balance bar before hand.

[twinnett]

You can always have a shake...I get up a little earlier (4:15AM) to make sure I'm fueled for my workout