Eat before or after the gym?

On Mar 8, 9:44 am, jmk wrote:
Cheese wrote:
Mike wrote:
Hi,

Is it best to eat before or after a trip to the gym? I generally go
from 8pm-9pm and typically I eat around 7pm. With weight loss being
the goal here is this the best choice?

Thanks
Mike

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You should not be hungry but your stomach should be at rest. A small
snack an hour before would be my recommendation.

Ah, but there's the rub. If I get on the bike at 5:20 in the morning
that would mean getting up at close to 4 am to have my snack. ;-)

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I run at 5:30 am. The only time I need to eat is when I run more than
5 miles. Anything less than that isn't necessary.

On Mar 7, 7:18 am, Mike wrote:
Hi,

Is it best to eat before or after a trip to the gym?

If you're not sure, do both. That way you cover all the bases.

I generally go from
8pm-9pm and typically I eat around 7pm. With weight loss being the goal
here is this the best choice?

For weight loss, the best choice is to consume fewer calories than you
burn.

Most people don't spend enough calories in exercise for it to make a
difference how they time their eating.

As a rule, serious athletes emphasize refueling rather than
prefueling.

Also, it's more comfortable to exercise on an empty stomach.

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On Mar 8, 9:44 am, jmk wrote:
Cheese wrote:
Mike wrote:
Hi,
Is it best to eat before or after a trip to the gym? I generally go
from 8pm-9pm and typically I eat around 7pm. With weight loss being
the goal here is this the best choice?
Thanks
Mike
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You should not be hungry but your stomach should be at rest. A small
snack an hour before would be my recommendation.
Ah, but there's the rub. If I get on the bike at 5:20 in the morning
that would mean getting up at close to 4 am to have my snack. ;-)

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I run at 5:30 am. The only time I need to eat is when I run more than
5 miles. Anything less than that isn't necessary.


On weekdays I have water while I feed the dogs and pack my stuff up. I
work out and have breakfast while doing morning e-mail at work. On the
weekend, I eat breakfast before my long rides (and snack along the way
if needed).

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On Mar 8, 1:38 pm, "Kaz Kylheku" wrote:

As a rule, serious athletes emphasize refueling rather than
prefueling.


This isn't true for cyclist. I don't know any serious cyclist who
wouldn't prefuel for a long distance ride. Hitting the wall on one of
those long rides isn't any fun. Most endurance exercise needs pre/
during/after fueling.

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On Mar 8, 9:44 am, jmk wrote:
Cheese wrote:
Mike wrote:
Hi,

Is it best to eat before or after a trip to the gym? I generally go
from 8pm-9pm and typically I eat around 7pm. With weight loss being
the goal here is this the best choice?

Thanks
Mike

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You should not be hungry but your stomach should be at rest. A small
snack an hour before would be my recommendation.

Ah, but there's the rub. If I get on the bike at 5:20 in the morning
that would mean getting up at close to 4 am to have my snack. ;-)

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I run at 5:30 am. The only time I need to eat is when I run more than
5 miles. Anything less than that isn't necessary.

I agree. Assuming you are following a regular diet even if calorie
restricted you are going to have up to 90 mins of glycogen to keep you
going. I do eat before a run but I don't have to suffer the early mornings!
If I've eaten I don't now carry water or nutrition for any less than a half
marathon (although have money for emergency water if necessary!). Of course
that's different for Americans because the weather come the spring/summer is
sooooo much hotter so more water needed.


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On Mar 8, 1:38 pm, "Kaz Kylheku" wrote:

As a rule, serious athletes emphasize refueling rather than
prefueling.


This isn't true for cyclist. I don't know any serious cyclist who
wouldn't prefuel for a long distance ride. Hitting the wall on one of
those long rides isn't any fun. Most endurance exercise needs pre/
during/after fueling.


Me either for runners! Madness to go out for an endurance run without
stocking up!


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jmk wrote:
Cheese wrote:
Mike wrote:
Hi,

Is it best to eat before or after a trip to the gym? I generally go
from 8pm-9pm and typically I eat around 7pm. With weight loss being
the goal here is this the best choice?

Thanks
Mike

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You should not be hungry but your stomach should be at rest. A small
snack an hour before would be my recommendation.


Ah, but there's the rub. If I get on the bike at 5:20 in the morning
that would mean getting up at close to 4 am to have my snack. ;-)

Exactly why I bagged morning workouts. Trying to push the body without
fuel kept me at a strength plateau and never really offered gains.
Pre-lunch workouts have been much more rewarding.
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Mike wrote:
Hi,

Is it best to eat before or after a trip to the gym? I generally go
from 8pm-9pm and typically I eat around 7pm. With weight loss being
the goal here is this the best choice?

Thanks
Mike

Ultimately while many hold religious opionons on how soon to eat before a
workout or after a workout, what I've found is this:

1. It's important to work out hard
2. If you do eat before a workout, eat about 30-45 minutes something light
like a small serving of yogurt.
3. When you have your post-meal workout, make sure it has good amount of
protein and moderate portions. Avoid late night snacking on junk food. A
planned snack of veggies and/or nuts is fine.