Eating carbs in the form of starches before training works well.

[Rami]

I just rediscovered this "trick" if you will, after 10 years of experimenting, I remember now from my days of working out hours on end. However, I don't think one should make a habit of (ab)using carbs in this manner, that good pristine carb rush effect might subside.

And that is exceedingly dangerous for workout motivation. You don't want to become dependent on any routines and habits to complete a workout.

[the trainer]

So it took you 10 years to find out that you can eat carbs before your workout, I can only hope that it does not take you another 10 years to find out that you can also eat carbs after your workout.

[gracie bjj]

ive been training first thing in morning on empty stomach, been doing that since early 90,s. im not sure if its the best system but im used to it after all these yrs. i got much leaner quicker tho compared to when i used to eat carbs starchy/simple back in 80,s befor workout, i figure if it aint broke dont fix it theory

[Mr Nobody]

Awaiting Falcon's comments on this before I proceed.

[Simple Simon]

Its psychological, eating starchy carbs wont have any effect on your ability to workout if you eat them immediately before apart from a placebo effect.