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What do you eat before a workout?

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LeneSouthAfrica

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Hi Sonia, out of interest...what do you eat that doesn't work for you (i.e. what did you have bad experiences with)?
Any sugar the day of my workout also makes me suffer (exercise in evenings). I also haven't found any cereal yet that doesn't spike blood sugar so I also avoid this on my exercise days. I do best on 'real food', e.g. bit of stir fried brown rice+veggies+meat or even just an apple. Boring but works for me. Always have something after the workout too.
 
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LeneSouthAfrica

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Hi Sonia, out of interest...what do you eat that doesn't work for you (i.e. what did you have bad experiences with)?
Any sugar the day of my workout also makes me suffer (exercise in evenings). I also haven't found any cereal yet that doesn't spike blood sugar so I also avoid this on my exercise days. I do best on 'real food', e.g. bit of stir fried brown rice+veggies+meat or even just an apple. Boring but works for me. Always have something after the workout too.
 
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LeneSouthAfrica

New member
Hi Sonia, out of interest...what do you eat that doesn't work for you (i.e. what did you have bad experiences with)?
Any sugar the day of my workout also makes me suffer (exercise in evenings). I also haven't found any cereal yet that doesn't spike blood sugar so I also avoid this on my exercise days. I do best on 'real food', e.g. bit of stir fried brown rice+veggies+meat or even just an apple. Boring but works for me. Always have something after the workout too.
 
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LeneSouthAfrica

New member
Hi Sonia, out of interest...what do you eat that doesn't work for you (i.e. what did you have bad experiences with)?
Any sugar the day of my workout also makes me suffer (exercise in evenings). I also haven't found any cereal yet that doesn't spike blood sugar so I also avoid this on my exercise days. I do best on 'real food', e.g. bit of stir fried brown rice+veggies+meat or even just an apple. Boring but works for me. Always have something after the workout too.
 
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Rebjane

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I do not have CF but I do run. I usually have a bowl of cereal with milk.(an hour before) You could try one of those high protein cereals and throw a banana on top. I can't eat too much before I fun or I'll get cramps. When I was doing training for a half-marathon, I'ld eat on the run(literally), eat a little of a power bar so I would not run out of energy. There are so many types of energy bars I bet you could find some not too high in sugar.
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
I do not have CF but I do run. I usually have a bowl of cereal with milk.(an hour before) You could try one of those high protein cereals and throw a banana on top. I can't eat too much before I fun or I'll get cramps. When I was doing training for a half-marathon, I'ld eat on the run(literally), eat a little of a power bar so I would not run out of energy. There are so many types of energy bars I bet you could find some not too high in sugar.
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
I do not have CF but I do run. I usually have a bowl of cereal with milk.(an hour before) You could try one of those high protein cereals and throw a banana on top. I can't eat too much before I fun or I'll get cramps. When I was doing training for a half-marathon, I'ld eat on the run(literally), eat a little of a power bar so I would not run out of energy. There are so many types of energy bars I bet you could find some not too high in sugar.
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
I do not have CF but I do run. I usually have a bowl of cereal with milk.(an hour before) You could try one of those high protein cereals and throw a banana on top. I can't eat too much before I fun or I'll get cramps. When I was doing training for a half-marathon, I'ld eat on the run(literally), eat a little of a power bar so I would not run out of energy. There are so many types of energy bars I bet you could find some not too high in sugar.
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
I do not have CF but I do run. I usually have a bowl of cereal with milk.(an hour before) You could try one of those high protein cereals and throw a banana on top. I can't eat too much before I fun or I'll get cramps. When I was doing training for a half-marathon, I'ld eat on the run(literally), eat a little of a power bar so I would not run out of energy. There are so many types of energy bars I bet you could find some not too high in sugar.
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
I do not have CF but I do run. I usually have a bowl of cereal with milk.(an hour before) You could try one of those high protein cereals and throw a banana on top. I can't eat too much before I fun or I'll get cramps. When I was doing training for a half-marathon, I'ld eat on the run(literally), eat a little of a power bar so I would not run out of energy. There are so many types of energy bars I bet you could find some not too high in sugar.
 
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mom2lillian

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have you ever tried runnning without eating? I am just asking because I get hypoglycemic alot so I thought it woudl be horrible to go work out in am without eating but I tried it and my body is fine. If I didnt eat much the night before and wake up hungry then I eat a banana but doesnt sound like a good option for you. (if course I guess you might loose weigh doing no food before so never mind)

What about an egg with something to add a bit of complex carbs? For instance a hard boiled egg and some carrots? Or greek yogurt? I am usually trying to think of low fat low sugar options having just recovered from being a bit overweight so I might not be the best on this front. What about an apple with a cheese stick or peanut butter?
 
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mom2lillian

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have you ever tried runnning without eating? I am just asking because I get hypoglycemic alot so I thought it woudl be horrible to go work out in am without eating but I tried it and my body is fine. If I didnt eat much the night before and wake up hungry then I eat a banana but doesnt sound like a good option for you. (if course I guess you might loose weigh doing no food before so never mind)

What about an egg with something to add a bit of complex carbs? For instance a hard boiled egg and some carrots? Or greek yogurt? I am usually trying to think of low fat low sugar options having just recovered from being a bit overweight so I might not be the best on this front. What about an apple with a cheese stick or peanut butter?
 
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mom2lillian

New member
have you ever tried runnning without eating? I am just asking because I get hypoglycemic alot so I thought it woudl be horrible to go work out in am without eating but I tried it and my body is fine. If I didnt eat much the night before and wake up hungry then I eat a banana but doesnt sound like a good option for you. (if course I guess you might loose weigh doing no food before so never mind)

What about an egg with something to add a bit of complex carbs? For instance a hard boiled egg and some carrots? Or greek yogurt? I am usually trying to think of low fat low sugar options having just recovered from being a bit overweight so I might not be the best on this front. What about an apple with a cheese stick or peanut butter?
 
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mom2lillian

New member
have you ever tried runnning without eating? I am just asking because I get hypoglycemic alot so I thought it woudl be horrible to go work out in am without eating but I tried it and my body is fine. If I didnt eat much the night before and wake up hungry then I eat a banana but doesnt sound like a good option for you. (if course I guess you might loose weigh doing no food before so never mind)

What about an egg with something to add a bit of complex carbs? For instance a hard boiled egg and some carrots? Or greek yogurt? I am usually trying to think of low fat low sugar options having just recovered from being a bit overweight so I might not be the best on this front. What about an apple with a cheese stick or peanut butter?
 
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mom2lillian

New member
have you ever tried runnning without eating? I am just asking because I get hypoglycemic alot so I thought it woudl be horrible to go work out in am without eating but I tried it and my body is fine. If I didnt eat much the night before and wake up hungry then I eat a banana but doesnt sound like a good option for you. (if course I guess you might loose weigh doing no food before so never mind)

What about an egg with something to add a bit of complex carbs? For instance a hard boiled egg and some carrots? Or greek yogurt? I am usually trying to think of low fat low sugar options having just recovered from being a bit overweight so I might not be the best on this front. What about an apple with a cheese stick or peanut butter?
 
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mom2lillian

New member
have you ever tried runnning without eating? I am just asking because I get hypoglycemic alot so I thought it woudl be horrible to go work out in am without eating but I tried it and my body is fine. If I didnt eat much the night before and wake up hungry then I eat a banana but doesnt sound like a good option for you. (if course I guess you might loose weigh doing no food before so never mind)

What about an egg with something to add a bit of complex carbs? For instance a hard boiled egg and some carrots? Or greek yogurt? I am usually trying to think of low fat low sugar options having just recovered from being a bit overweight so I might not be the best on this front. What about an apple with a cheese stick or peanut butter?
 
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AnD

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I'm thinking complex carbohydrates too, but I don't know why. I guess because they are energy, but take longer to break down and get into your system? Things like whole grain (a good source of whole grains, not just contains whole grains) like toast made of whole grain (maybe with peanutbutter?) or whole grain pasta, something like that.
 
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AnD

New member
I'm thinking complex carbohydrates too, but I don't know why. I guess because they are energy, but take longer to break down and get into your system? Things like whole grain (a good source of whole grains, not just contains whole grains) like toast made of whole grain (maybe with peanutbutter?) or whole grain pasta, something like that.
 
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AnD

New member
I'm thinking complex carbohydrates too, but I don't know why. I guess because they are energy, but take longer to break down and get into your system? Things like whole grain (a good source of whole grains, not just contains whole grains) like toast made of whole grain (maybe with peanutbutter?) or whole grain pasta, something like that.
 
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AnD

New member
I'm thinking complex carbohydrates too, but I don't know why. I guess because they are energy, but take longer to break down and get into your system? Things like whole grain (a good source of whole grains, not just contains whole grains) like toast made of whole grain (maybe with peanutbutter?) or whole grain pasta, something like that.
 
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