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MoralMan

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Pre workout meals
« on: July 16, 2008, 06:40:15 AM »
WHat should i eat pre workout and how long before training?

I currently have pitta bread,cheese,tuna and 2 bananas about 3 hours before but just dont feel strong when i go to the gym
ANy suggestions?thanks
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Re: Pre workout meals
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2008, 06:55:01 AM »
try some oatmeal with whey/casein about 45 mins prior to your workout. that always works nicely.
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Re: Pre workout meals
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2008, 07:02:48 AM »
That depends on you. Some people can eat a huge meal & go tear the gym up & others have to wait a couple hours.

Say I'm training at 1100 I'll eat a decent sized breakfast at 830ish & let the food digest.

I'd recommend you experiment a little to see what works best for you.

My friend & I will go to Dim Sum, eat a ton of food, & then go to the gym on the way home. While I will wait three (sometimes four hours before training) after the meal.
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Re: Pre workout meals
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2008, 08:16:24 AM »
Quote from: Rimbaud on July 16, 2008, 07:02:48 AM
My friend & I will go to Dim Sum, eat a ton of food, & then go to the gym on the way home. While I will wait three (sometimes four hours before training) after the meal.

I take a nap after Dim Sum, no way i'm training after that. ;)

I eat a medium sized meal about 2-3 hours before i go to the gym.

I usually eat a chicken breast, 2 cups brown rice and some veggies. i also eat a banana on the way to and from the gym.

Over the years i've noticed that the pre-workout meal needs to be high in carbs, but light enough not to bloat you and drag you down.

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Re: Pre workout meals
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2008, 08:17:21 AM »
Quote from: Overload on July 16, 2008, 08:16:24 AM
I take a nap after Dim Sum, no way i'm training after that. ;)

Sometimes he ride home is tough because of the Dim Sum coma. Sometimes I'm so dead I won't train that day.
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Re: Pre workout meals
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2008, 08:19:27 AM »
I'll have a meal normally 2-3 hrs before the session - typically 50g protein, simialr carbs and light on fat.

30 mins before the workout i ll then down a 50 g protein shake with a tad of honey mixed in and repeat after the workout.  :)
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Re: Pre workout meals
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2008, 08:22:17 AM »
Quote from: Rimbaud on July 16, 2008, 08:17:21 AM
Sometimes he ride home is tough because of the Dim Sum coma. Sometimes I'm so dead I won't train that day.

That's very true!

I have suffered the Dim Sum coma several times. 3 weeks ago i took The Viet and her mother to DS, then we went by the local Asian Market, i found a nice comfy sofa by the Pharmacy and passed out for 45 minutes...

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Re: Pre workout meals
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2008, 07:45:41 PM »
Wendy's Baked Potato. Buck Fifty - about 45 min before workout - good results.
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Re: Pre workout meals
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2008, 08:21:32 PM »
PB&J on health nut bread....and a protein shake
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