I've started running every morning when possible - sometimes I eat before and sometimes after depending how hungry I wake up - does anyone know if it makes any difference for losing weight - which I am trying to do ASAP - is it better to eat before or after?
Thanks
Snowboardgirl
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yes, there is a difference. If you do cardio on an empty stomache for 20-30 minutes after you wake up, you are more likely to burn fat for energy. This is because your sugars are low.
If you are weight training, it is better to eat an hour or two before, because your muscles need sugars to perform resistance training.
Anniegrl
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What Snowboardgirl said! You'll burn more fat doing cardio with an empty stomach.
hmpena
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Yep, I read you definitely burn more calories if you eat after exercise. I have a book called Eating for Life that states you should try to wait 1/2 hour (I think) to eat afte exercise.
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I have to eat AFTER the gym because I get up at 5:45 and I do not eat breakfast until I get to work (9ish)... Im glad to know thats the better way since I can't bring myself to eat that early!
Annieb
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Thanks girls! From now on - no eating for me until I get back from running
FeeBee24
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what time do you all get up to excersize? Aren't you exhausted after or are you more energized to start your day??
jennymac
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small snack in morning. power bar, peice of fruit, and then breakfast after.
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Posted by Snowboardgirl
yes, there is a difference. If you do cardio on an empty stomache for 20-30 minutes after you wake up, you are more likely to burn fat for energy. This is because your sugars are low.
If you are weight training, it is better to eat an hour or two before, because your muscles need sugars to perform resistance training.
Interesting to know this.
I just feel like I dont have energy if I dont eat before I go to the gym!
Snowboardgirl
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Posted by Snowboardgirl
yes, there is a difference. If you do cardio on an empty stomache for 20-30 minutes after you wake up, you are more likely to burn fat for energy. This is because your sugars are low.
If you are weight training, it is better to eat an hour or two before, because your muscles need sugars to perform resistance training.
Interesting to know this.
I just feel like I dont have energy if I dont eat before I go to the gym!
yes, that's why you would ONLY be doing CARDIO on an empty stomache, not weights. and it doesn't have to be that intense, just get your heart rate up for 20 min or a half hour.
