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1seekspie
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Posted: 12 April 2008 05:53 pm |
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I consider myself to be a pretty decent "gage-er" when it comes to gaging the intensity/time for exercise on a daily basis. Unfortunately, I notice that when I work out sometimes, I get an overwhelming feeling of dizziness and am forced to stop a lot in the middle.
This only happens on the weekends: when I bike in the morning before I have anything to eat. I was always under the impression that it's better to work out before eating anything for the day, as if one's body doesn't have food to draw energy from, it must draw energy from stored fat.
I'm beginning to rethink this theory , so I was wondering if you guys would suggest a pre-work out snack? If so, what would be my best bet for energy (without an overload of calories )? And how long should I wait to work out after eating?
 Thanks!
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nevd
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 12 April 2008 11:33 pm |
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Try a protein drink before you exercise. It shouldn't make you feel uncomfortable and will be absorbed easily.
Obviously, it's best to eat breakfast and exercise later, but if that's not always possible, you need to experiment to see what suits you best.
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Tratra
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 13 April 2008 04:28 pm |
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| I always have a banana on my way to the gym and that seems to do the trick, but people's bodies will react in different ways, so you have to experiment and see what works for you!
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cportwine
Member
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Posted: 21 April 2008 02:03 pm |
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| I would try to stick with some protein for energy. One of my favs is tuna and saltines, but most people would not want that in the morning. So, maybe protein drinks or fruit shakes. Just plain fruit in the morning is always a favorite, also.
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darkangel
New Member
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Posted: 6 May 2008 02:33 pm |
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A banana for me as well! I save the major protein for after my workout.
Tratra wrote: I always have a banana on my way to the gym and that seems to do the trick, but people's bodies will react in different ways, so you have to experiment and see what works for you!
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Runner_Geek
New Member
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Posted: 7 May 2008 07:34 am |
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I usually run twice a day, and I always have a light snack 1 hr to 90 mins before. In the mornings, I eat peanut butter on toast, 1 pack of oatmeal, hot chocolate w/milk, or dry cereal at 4 am. I seem to tolerate those pretty well before I run. I do the same in the evenings too.
After I've had my runs for the day, I eat some lean protein and get my veggies in. They take longer to digest, which is why i have them after exercise.
Good Luck!!
xx
amy
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