Whats a good pre-workout meal?

1993Laborde · 08-11-2008, 11:30 AM

Any ideas of a good preworkout meal?

and how long shud i eat before workout?

allnaturalmyass · 08-11-2008, 12:13 PM

My pre-workout meal have in mind i'm bulking right now, is around 800-1000cals, i usually have, protein shake, skim milk, 5-6 egg whites 1 whole egg, whole wheat toast 1-2 slices, one serving of oatmeal,one serving of cap'n crunch and i have a great workout mite add one or two spoons of peanut butter too

VanessaNicole · 08-11-2008, 03:55 PM

You should eat a pre workout meal anywhere from 30 minutes to three hours before your workout depending on your type of workout and weither or not you get sick to your stomach or vomit during lifting.

Ideally you want moderate to low bulk, complex carbohydrates and a moderate amount of protein (not so much protein that you feel heavy).

Kashi Go Lean crunch with skim milk and maybe a banana is a good preworkout meal.

Or scrambled eggs with ezekial bread.

Or oatmeal with milk, protein powder and a fruit.

Etc., etc.

If you are cutting or maintaining you don't need more than 300-500 calories pre workout.

Actually, even if you're trying to gain, you still probably don't need a crazy amount of calories (like 1,000) right before your workout.

It has been well established that eating more than 600 calories in one sitting can have a sedative effect which might slow you down during your workout.

VanessaNicole · 08-11-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by allnaturalmyass

My pre-workout meal have in mind i'm bulking right now, is around 800-1000cals, i usually have, protein shake, skim milk, 5-6 egg whites 1 whole egg, whole wheat toast 1-2 slices, one serving of oatmeal,one serving of cap'n crunch and i have a great workout mite add one or two spoons of peanut butter too

Holy c***.

That would knock me on my butt for hours.

A lot of people wouldn't be able to workout with that much food (esp protein) in their stomach.

Hoglander · 08-11-2008, 09:02 PM

3 beers for a 200lb-ish man

Mclovin · 08-11-2008, 10:57 PM

I usually have something like two pieces of Low GI toast with maybe Cottage cheese or peanut butter and plenty of water. About 30-40 mins later i have 3 scoops of BSN NO-explode (75cal of carbs) with about 1 litre of water and after i pee which is about 30-40 mins later i have a piece of fruit and start my work out. Usually i have all the energy i want and more.

First time i tried this i wasnt thinking properly and when reading my previous training sessions notes i acidentally loaded the total weight on each side of the bar, rather than half on each side.. I did 15 reps and thought it was a bit light and then realised what i had acutally done

I was making good progress then, but probably not that much lol i put it down to having plenty of energy available and there being lots of stimulants in NO-explode. It felt great though

After i work out i have 2 scoops of good quality protein powder, Some fruit to get some fast carbs/sugars and 1/2 my daily dose of creatine, all blended (except the fruit) with 300ml water 20grams of milo and 100ml of lowfat milk Yum!

allnaturalmyass · 08-12-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by VanessaNicole

Holy c***.

That would knock me on my butt for hours.

A lot of people wouldn't be able to workout with that much food (esp protein) in their stomach.

yeah but i don't tend to vomit or get sick from working out on this ive been doing it for the past 5 months.

DaMayor · 08-12-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoglander

3 beers for a 200lb-ish man

I thought it was four.

I normally don't eat any earlier than two hours before workouts....even then, I keep it light. I like to work on an empty stomach.

BulkMeUp · 08-12-2008, 12:19 PM

I have oats+protein powder+banana+peanutbutter ~1-1.5 hr prior my wo.

seems · 10-07-2008, 09:16 AM

Do we have to eat before work out? can't we do that with empty stomach?

08-11-2008, 11:30 AM	#1
1993Laborde Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: orange county,california Posts: 15	Whats a good pre-workout meal? Any ideas of a good preworkout meal? and how long shud i eat before workout?

08-11-2008, 03:55 PM	#3
VanessaNicole Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 373	You should eat a pre workout meal anywhere from 30 minutes to three hours before your workout depending on your type of workout and weither or not you get sick to your stomach or vomit during lifting. Ideally you want moderate to low bulk, complex carbohydrates and a moderate amount of protein (not so much protein that you feel heavy). Kashi Go Lean crunch with skim milk and maybe a banana is a good preworkout meal. Or scrambled eggs with ezekial bread. Or oatmeal with milk, protein powder and a fruit. Etc., etc. If you are cutting or maintaining you don't need more than 300-500 calories pre workout. Actually, even if you're trying to gain, you still probably don't need a crazy amount of calories (like 1,000) right before your workout. It has been well established that eating more than 600 calories in one sitting can have a sedative effect which might slow you down during your workout.
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08-11-2008, 12:13 PM	#2
allnaturalmyass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: miami Posts: 153	My pre-workout meal have in mind i'm bulking right now, is around 800-1000cals, i usually have, protein shake, skim milk, 5-6 egg whites 1 whole egg, whole wheat toast 1-2 slices, one serving of oatmeal,one serving of cap'n crunch and i have a great workout mite add one or two spoons of peanut butter too

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Hoglander Cleaner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,238 Blog Entries: 1 Photos: 10	3 beers for a 200lb-ish man

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Mclovin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 20	I usually have something like two pieces of Low GI toast with maybe Cottage cheese or peanut butter and plenty of water. About 30-40 mins later i have 3 scoops of BSN NO-explode (75cal of carbs) with about 1 litre of water and after i pee which is about 30-40 mins later i have a piece of fruit and start my work out. Usually i have all the energy i want and more. First time i tried this i wasnt thinking properly and when reading my previous training sessions notes i acidentally loaded the total weight on each side of the bar, rather than half on each side.. I did 15 reps and thought it was a bit light and then realised what i had acutally done I was making good progress then, but probably not that much lol i put it down to having plenty of energy available and there being lots of stimulants in NO-explode. It felt great though After i work out i have 2 scoops of good quality protein powder, Some fruit to get some fast carbs/sugars and 1/2 my daily dose of creatine, all blended (except the fruit) with 300ml water 20grams of milo and 100ml of lowfat milk Yum!

08-12-2008, 12:19 PM	#9
BulkMeUp ..is bulking up! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cana-dah Posts: 5,329	I have oats+protein powder+banana+peanutbutter ~1-1.5 hr prior my wo.

10-07-2008, 09:16 AM	#10
seems Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 29	Do we have to eat before work out? can't we do that with empty stomach?