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bex


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when traveling, i always check into the hotel and then wonder if i should work out first and just go grab something afterwards all gross looking or go get something to eat first while still normal looking and then workout afterwards.

i never know which is best for me and usually when i eat first, i find that i don't want to exercise b/c i feel really full from dinner.

which is best?  before or after eating?

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Alikat


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Its probably better to just grab a snack like a banana before you work out and eat a meal afterwards.  I work out right after work and usually take a quick shower after working out and throw my hair into a pony tail so I don't feel gross facing the public. 

You really shouldn't work out right after a full meal - probably about 2 hours after is best.

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I agree, eat something small before working out and then have a real meal afterwards. I know it's different from your situation, but I work out in the mornings, and will have a yogurt or cereal with some fruit, wait a bit (half hour or so) and then go to the gym. Like you, if I eat a full meal beforehand I really lose the desire to exercise.

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in the morning, i have to eat at least something or i'll feel like passing out.  Any other time of the day, i'll eat after.  I can't work out on a full stomach but i also have to make sure my blood sugar isn't too low. 

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I asked my boyfriend, since he's a personal trainer, and he said to eat a small snack before you work out (preferbly w/carbs) and then eat a meal w/in 1.5 hours after working out.  HTH!

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bex


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shopchicago33 wrote:

I asked my boyfriend, since he's a personal trainer, and he said to eat a small snack before you work out (preferbly w/carbs) and then eat a meal w/in 1.5 hours after working out.  HTH!

thanks everyone for your responses!  i'll try to eat afterwards from here on out!



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The girls are right - a small snack to cut the hunger, if you feel you need it - a banana is perfect source of energy for this.



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a small amount of carbs before and at least 20 grams of protein after. Both are vital to getting maximum effects

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