Thread: question about pre-workout meal.

Protein/cho is fine. Nothing wrong with 30 minutes before workout.

I eat 20 Minutes before going to the gym. and I feel just fine while workingout

I got some amino acids and u are suppose to take 3 daily BUT they say take them atleast 30 minutes after u workout on an emtpy stomach but when i workout on an emtpy stomach it just doesnt flow right but anyway would i still get the results if i eat something then workout and take the pills after?>

Protein only? No. You need complex carbs to fuel your energy for the workout. Some protein is OK, but focus on carbs.

Unless you have a fast metabolism, I think 30 minutes may be too little time. I use 45 minutes and suggest 45-75 minutes for most people depending on their metabolism.

I'm naturally husky, therefore my metabolism isn't amazing, and I eat almost immediately before I workout. I wake up and eat breakfast, organize my weights, write down all my starting weights for each lift, and get to lifting. Works for me. If I wait 75 minutes, then I will start to get hungry towards the end of my session.

If I eat 2 hours before working out, I end up being very very hungry during my workout

I think a general guideline is 30-60 minutes with just a whey shake and 2-2 1/2 hours with a whole food meal containing any animal tissue (turkey, chicken, beef, etc.)