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Posted by: arbntmare

whats a good prework drink/food/snack if one is hungry befoer a workout.. or should one go on a an empty stomach?

Posted by: MtnBikerChk

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Originally posted by arbntmare
whats a good prework drink/food/snack if one is hungry befoer a workout.. or should one go on a an empty stomach?

w8lifter will yell at you if you workout on an empty stomach!

carbs - oatmeal, cream of wheat, whole wheat bagel - SOMETHING!

Posted by: arbntmare

i thought so hehe... but i was just making sure.. i guess i am going to grab a bagel from the shop before i go to the gym

Posted by: Pemburu

You'll need fuel (carbs) to get a good workout. Go with something complex and low on the Glycemic Index. Something too simple, high on the GI will deplete and you'll run out of juice before your workout is complete. It also messes with your insulin levels (blood sugar levels) You want stability during your workout. Not highs and lows. IMHO OCICBW

I hope this is right...... It sure sounded good as I was typing it, but ask the experts. They'll be around soon.
jc

Posted by: arbntmare

haha pemburu thanx

Posted by: w8lifter

What does OCICBW mean?

Anyway...what pemburu said sounds good

Posted by: I Are Baboon

I had a nice big cup of coffee before my last legs workout. That was one of the best legs workouts I've had yet!

Posted by: Prince

You're best off with mostly simple carbs, some complex.

You're body is not going to absorb much, so mostly simple for energy IMO.

Posted by: Pemburu

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Originally posted by w8lifter
What does OCICBW mean?

Anyway...what pemburu said sounds good

It's the disclaimer: Of Course I Could Be Wrong.

To add to my original answer. I've been cooking a sweet potato, and eating that 1/2 hr. before I go to the gym. Usually 2hrs before workout I've eaten lunch. (Tuna or steak, veggies. etc)

Posted by: greekgod718

you better eat something light before hitting IRON....

Sometimes what I like to eat is a banana and a cup of yogurt 30 min before lifting or, just throwing those 2 ingredients in a blender with some protein powder...that works for me...simple and to the point.

Posted by: w8lifter

Prince brings up a good point...if you are eating immediately before training, simple carbs are better, if however it will be an our or more before I'd go w/ complex carbs.

Posted by: jimbo5567

dont forget a protein shake about 2 hours before you train

Posted by: arbntmare

hmm a protein shake 2 hours before.. how do i do that may i ask?? i want to go from class to working out.. is there anyway i can put the drink in some kinda of countainer?? gotta remember i dont' have a refrigator anywhere on campus

Posted by: jimbo5567

Yes make the shake before class, put some ice cubes in it, put it in a shaker bottle and take it with u , have it 2 hours before you hit the gym, they also sell ready to drink shakes at many stores u can go that route too

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