pre-workout meal

JGE · 09-05-2006, 02:13 PM

whats the best time to eat this.

i get to the gym and start my warm up at around 15.30....

**IainDaniel** · 09-05-2006, 02:20 PM

45 min-1hr before.

JGE · 09-05-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

45 min-1hr before.

I've been having it about an hour and a half before....

another thing i had better change as from tomorrow

**IainDaniel** · 09-05-2006, 02:24 PM

I wouldn't worry about it. 30 mins is ok. Have you changed your preworkout meal?

JGE · 09-05-2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I wouldn't worry about it. 30 mins is ok. Have you changed your preworkout meal?

im going for

1 x tin drained tuna
1 x tomatoe
1 x portion of green veg

followed by 50-75 g of almonds

GoalGetter · 09-05-2006, 02:47 PM

what is your pre-workout meal? what are you doing at the gym (mostly weights? mostly cardio? both? circuit training, strength sets w/long rest between sets?)

GoalGetter · 09-05-2006, 02:48 PM

oh duh, i'm a little late with that. what iain said.

GoalGetter · 09-05-2006, 02:49 PM

although - tomatoes tend to cause heart burn for some people, so if you're going to be working out afterwards, I suggest you change that to something else... If you don't get heart burn, then ignore this advice. I'm just sayin'...

JGE · 09-05-2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

what is your pre-workout meal? what are you doing at the gym (mostly weights? mostly cardio? both? circuit training, strength sets w/long rest between sets?)

pre-workout meal as in the post above

i will do a bit of cardio work to warm up with.....not sure exactly on how much to do.

then work a muscle group to exhaustion, heavy weights with long rest

im doing 5 days weights a week

Tom_B · 09-05-2006, 06:30 PM

Working out under 45 minutes after eating make sure it's a shake of some sort, including Protein and Carbs that's quick to digest (eg. scoop of whey, cup of SF, FF yogurt, quick oats)
Working out 45 mins - 1 hour and 15 mins this could include a bit more solid foods with protein and carbs (eg. whey, some oat bran, apple)
Working out after an hour and 15 minutes (in your case) I'd jsut have a regular meal with some Protein, carbs and a tiny bit of fat. The fat is benefical for this time frame becuase it'll help slow down digestion giving you the most energy for your workout. (eg. brown rice, chicken, olive oil)
So for you .. it looks fine. Except for the fact that there is absoultely no carbs and your goign overkill on the fats. (50-75G of almonds = 27-40G of fat

)
Drop the almonds down to around 20G worth (possibly a bit lower depending on how much fat is in your carb source) and replace the calories with a carb source (brown rice, sweet potato, rolled oats, oat bran, pearled barley etc.) A bit of fruit and FF SF yogurt would be a good addition as well.

PS if I were you I would get my routine criquted in the training section. I can almost guarentee you, they can help you design a better routine to acheive your goals.

**CowPimp** · 09-06-2006, 11:39 AM

I usually shoot for about 60 minutes before, but occasionally I have to make it a little closer or further away.

I try to make the meal primarily carbohydrates and protein. The carbs will typically be something that is a fairly stable source of energy for the duration of the workout; I like oatmeal.

JGE · 09-06-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CowPimp

I usually shoot for about 60 minutes before, but occasionally I have to make it a little closer or further away.

I try to make the meal primarily carbohydrates and protein. The carbs will typically be something that is a fairly stable source of energy for the duration of the workout; I like oatmeal.

I go to the gym straight from work, so the meal needs to be something i can make in the morning.

today i diced a slice of wholemeal rye bread which contained oats and barley. mixed that with a can of drained tuna and a large diced tomatoe. I had at at 14.15 and was in the gym for 15.10

i had the same meal at 10am as well

came back...had a pint of skimmed milk with 2 whey protein scoops in, some roled oats and a banana...followed by 3 eggs.

**CowPimp** · 09-06-2006, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGE

I go to the gym straight from work, so the meal needs to be something i can make in the morning.

today i diced a slice of wholemeal rye bread which contained oats and barley. mixed that with a can of drained tuna and a large diced tomatoe. I had at at 14.15 and was in the gym for 15.10

i had the same meal at 10am as well

came back...had a pint of skimmed milk with 2 whey protein scoops in, some roled oats and a banana...followed by 3 eggs.

My pre-workout meal can easily be made in the morning. It's just oatmeal, milk, and whey. Not that there was anything particularlyl wrong with yours. Looks reasonable to me.

wilwn · 09-06-2006, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_B

Working out under 45 minutes after eating make sure it's a shake of some sort, including Protein and Carbs that's quick to digest (eg. scoop of whey, cup of SF, FF yogurt, quick oats)
Working out 45 mins - 1 hour and 15 mins this could include a bit more solid foods with protein and carbs (eg. whey, some oat bran, apple)
Working out after an hour and 15 minutes (in your case) I'd jsut have a regular meal with some Protein, carbs and a tiny bit of fat. The fat is benefical for this time frame becuase it'll help slow down digestion giving you the most energy for your workout. (eg. brown rice, chicken, olive oil)
So for you .. it looks fine. Except for the fact that there is absoultely no carbs and your goign overkill on the fats. (50-75G of almonds = 27-40G of fat

)
Drop the almonds down to around 20G worth (possibly a bit lower depending on how much fat is in your carb source) and replace the calories with a carb source (brown rice, sweet potato, rolled oats, oat bran, pearled barley etc.) A bit of fruit and FF SF yogurt would be a good addition as well.

PS if I were you I would get my routine criquted in the training section. I can almost guarentee you, they can help you design a better routine to acheive your goals.

i've heard many times that you should ideally each something that is slow-digesting to ensure a steady supply of energy throughout your workout. does the food you eat actually get converted to usable energy that quickly? and if it is, can the body actually use it that quickly after digestion? it just seems a bit hard to believe that the process is that instantaneous.

09-05-2006, 02:13 PM	#1
JGE Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 21	pre-workout meal whats the best time to eat this. i get to the gym and start my warm up at around 15.30....

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IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	I wouldn't worry about it. 30 mins is ok. Have you changed your preworkout meal? Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

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09-05-2006, 02:47 PM	#6
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,103	what is your pre-workout meal? what are you doing at the gym (mostly weights? mostly cardio? both? circuit training, strength sets w/long rest between sets?)

09-05-2006, 02:48 PM	#7
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,103	oh duh, i'm a little late with that. what iain said.

09-05-2006, 02:49 PM	#8
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,103	although - tomatoes tend to cause heart burn for some people, so if you're going to be working out afterwards, I suggest you change that to something else... If you don't get heart burn, then ignore this advice. I'm just sayin'...

09-05-2006, 06:30 PM	#10
Tom_B Tom_B Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 3,589	Working out under 45 minutes after eating make sure it's a shake of some sort, including Protein and Carbs that's quick to digest (eg. scoop of whey, cup of SF, FF yogurt, quick oats) Working out 45 mins - 1 hour and 15 mins this could include a bit more solid foods with protein and carbs (eg. whey, some oat bran, apple) Working out after an hour and 15 minutes (in your case) I'd jsut have a regular meal with some Protein, carbs and a tiny bit of fat. The fat is benefical for this time frame becuase it'll help slow down digestion giving you the most energy for your workout. (eg. brown rice, chicken, olive oil) So for you .. it looks fine. Except for the fact that there is absoultely no carbs and your goign overkill on the fats. (50-75G of almonds = 27-40G of fat ) Drop the almonds down to around 20G worth (possibly a bit lower depending on how much fat is in your carb source) and replace the calories with a carb source (brown rice, sweet potato, rolled oats, oat bran, pearled barley etc.) A bit of fruit and FF SF yogurt would be a good addition as well. PS if I were you I would get my routine criquted in the training section. I can almost guarentee you, they can help you design a better routine to acheive your goals.