What's best?

[IrishMom82]

Sorry if this question has been asked before....

What is best to do:
A. Eat first thing wait an hour and THEN workout

OR

B. Workout first and then eat?

Thanks everyone! Trying to get back on track!

[liv]

Re: What's best?

I do both!
If I get and I am not hungry I go ahead with the exercise. But I never exercise if I am hungry. If I am hungry I eat. So if I plan to exercise right after I just eat something small. Some times a few nuts - some avocado - a few mouthfuls of a protein drink or a few spoonfuls of yogurt - maybe with a strawberry and some roasted almond. Nothing too huge and then I eat my major meal after I am done.
Not sure what is best but that is what I do.

[Creek]

Re: What's best?

If your schedule allows you, I woudn't see a problem with either way.

During the week, I exercise when I get home from work, before dinner. What ever time you do exercise, be certain that you are well hydrated before and during the workout.

[julirama723]

Re: What's best?

I do both.

If I have the opportunity to exercise first thing in the morning, I will do that, and eat immediately afterward.

If I exercise at night, or if I am very hungry upon waking, I'll eat something small, then workout 1-2 hours later.

[quotidianlight]

Re: What's best?

I can't exercise on a full stomach so I normally eat a small serving of yogurt or an egg if it's going to be a heavy enough workout that I need fuel. Then I eat my breakfast after. I guess that is sort of both.

[gman]

Re: What's best?

I agree with everyone else. With our busy schedules, getting in (ideally 30 minutes of) exercise a day is tough. Some days I run and then eat. Other days I 'eat and run' lol. I'd say go with your gut literally. If you are hungry, eat. The exercise will burn the new carbs. If you want to exercise first, it will boost your mood so you might not need to eat as much (except Atkins meals are all good for you and you don't want to short-change yourself of veggies, fats, etc.). Either way it's good.
Glenn

[joee5]

Re: What's best?

Eat an hour prior, workout then eat again(protein) within an hour afterwards. God Bless, Joe

[IrishMom82]

Re: What's best?

Thanks everyone! I pretty much do what Joe said: eat an hour before and then eat soon after. I was just curious, thanks everyone!