What Do You Eat Before Your Workout?
Fueling the right way before your workouts can help you feel your best and aid in your recovery process ~ yep, recovery before we even finish the workout! Really getting your pre-workout routine down can help you feel your best during your workouts. Feeling sluggish? Getting fatigued quickly even though you’ve put in months of work? Check in on your nutrition!
Read below to see which eating window time best fits your day and your workout schedule. You only need to choose 1 of the time slots below for your pre-workout nutrition meal or snack!
Check out these quick tips to nail your pre-workout nutrition:
If You Eat: 2-3 (or more) Hours Before Workout: This amount of time allows for a complete meal to supply your muscles with energy.
This meal should have carbs, proteins and fats. Check out the plate method if you need help balancing out your portions.
Example: Oats w/ berries (carbs), nut butter (fat) & greek yogurt (protein) // Whole grain bread (carbs) with turkey (protein) and leafy green salad w/ dressing (fat)
If You Eat: 1 Hour Before
Keep it light so you don’t feel too full during your workout. This wouldn’t be a time to choose high fat foods that slow down digestion.
Examples: Banana + Greek Yogurt // Protein Bar + Berries
If you Eat: 30 Minutes Before
This is probably you if you workout first thing in the morning. The goal here is something instead of nothing. Keep it light and minimal fat – we need something to provide us with “quick energy.”
Examples: Banana + Whey protein source (this is going to digest faster than whole food protein) // Greek yogurt + berries // Protein bar // Rice cake + Protein shake // BCAA’s Supplement
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Hey there! I'm Lauren — Your Healthy Living Hype Girl!
If you think healthy eating sounds boring, I’m here to change your mind — and your menu! Welcome to my corner of the internet where fitness meets flavor and healthy habits are actually fun. I'm a dietitian who believes that nourishing your body shouldn't feel like a chore — it should be something you enjoy!
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