Should I Eat Before Or After Working Out?

The big question of β€œwhen” (it’s a very common question) should I eat before or after working out?

 

As a whole, it’s asked by those that exercise first thing in the morning.

 

Some say before and others say after but which is correct and which is false?

 

Today I will break it all down for you, and then we can get past this old question once and for all!

 

 

What Type Of Workout Are You Actually Doing?

This has to come first. For example, you might be able to Walk for an hour/ Yoga session without Β feeling hungry, but you’re more than likely not going to run 10 miles on an empty stomach without filling up your tank beforehand.

 

 

Exercising On An Empty Stomach

I know well, this will appeal to most of you Di1’s that have weight loss goals. Like I Β said before, so long as your workout is low to medium in terms of intensity it should be fine.

You must be aware though, to check for signs that your body is not feeling great, because of the fact you didn’t eat beforehand.

Lightheadedness or dizziness for example, can occur very soon after you begin and are signs that your body needs fuel, and is finding it difficult to do without having these symptoms.

 

 

Exercising On A Full Stomach

If you’re going to do a more rigorous exercise then you must eat protein and carbs beforehand, as feeling lightheaded and dizzy is the last thing you’ll want to happen whilst doing a more difficult workout.

 

So you’ve eaten, then what? I would suggest you give your body enough time to digest properly before working out.

 

For example it’s well known that endurance workouts such as running, on undigested food in the stomach can lead to gassy tummy issues, which is a bad idea with no toilets around.

 

 

Both Before & After

After a workout, whether you decided to eat before or after make sure you replace lost fluids with water and eat plenty of protein and carbs to make sure your muscles are getting an adequate recovery and repair session.

 

What Works For You Is Best

Everyone is different and it’s really up to you to do the work and find out what works best with you!

Experiment with different pre and post workout foods to find out what your body responds to best.

Of course heed my words about the pros and cons of both depending on what type of exercise you’re doing, but just realize, your personal preference via what works for you should play the biggest role in your deciding.

 

THAT’S IT!

I really enjoyed sharing this with you guys. Please do let me know though…

 

Are You A Before/ After Eater?.. Or Are You In-between?

 

How Do You Feel That I Left The Choice In Your Hands?

 

Have You Switched Sides To Before Or After Since Reading This? Β 

 

What Workouts Are You Doing Currently?

 

What Did You Make Of All Of This?

Of course, Any other questions are always welcome just leave a comment below

 

Until Then Ciao

We  Look Up 倧 

 

Karim David

The Healthy One

 

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Jag Misra
Jag Misra
5 years ago

For me reading this I was thinking that in my head as I tend to do both to what suits me.

Harry Davidson
Harry Davidson
5 years ago

I like how you never force feed an agenda for whatever your preferences was.

Ted Morone
Ted Morone
5 years ago

I don’t like eating before hand. I felt more in control like I had options when reading this πŸ™‚

Rosa Thanaa
Rosa Thanaa
5 years ago

I’m going to do both now you’ve given me this advice.

Patrick Dorina
Patrick Dorina
5 years ago

I’ve been arguments before about this.. debate over lmao!

Dean Carr
Dean Carr
54 years ago

Top draw fella I do eat before a workout because I get really moody without food first thing.

Bryan Lee
Bryan Lee
5 years ago

Thanks for the tips Karim.

Abby Jackson
Abby Jackson
5 years ago

Everyone say’s one or the other; I like how you’ve give us the choice.

Emma Lynn
Emma Lynn
5 years ago

I’m not sure so I’m giving both a try, I liked your suggestions too.

Marco Bain
Marco Bain
5 years ago

I’m mainly in the pool but I’m going to be lifting weights from next week.

Darko Frank
Darko Frank
5 years ago

Many thank for your help!

Kai Simon
Kai Simon
5 years ago

I will be eating before I workout.

Lars Wolf
Lars Wolf
5 years ago

Great read thanks for the breakdown.

Hermann Hennig
Hermann Hennig
5 years ago

I like the open ending πŸ™‚

Isiah Somerset
Isiah Somerset
5 years ago

I love doing compound workouts every week so I always eat before I workout.

Spencer McGhie
Spencer McGhie
5 years ago

That I got to make a decision for once! but it’s not a big thing.

Luisa Montini
Luisa Montini
5 years ago

Great content and I’m going to do both depending on what I’m doing.

Lisa Burton
Lisa Burton
5 years ago

I’m doing hot Yoga and jogging.

Pedro Davidsen
Pedro Davidsen
5 years ago

I do cross fit workouts at my gym.

Robin Villa
Robin Villa
5 years ago

Wow I did not expect I’d have to pick. I think the message is to do both, well at least in my mind Ha!

Victor Richardson
Victor Richardson
5 years ago

I thought I would have to comment with a complaint but you said we could pick πŸ™‚

Carina Ravn
Carina Ravn
5 years ago

Mostly running and jogging.

Miska Lajos
Miska Lajos
5 years ago

I now do both.

Ray Watson
Ray Watson
5 years ago

I eat after I only do sprinting.

Tia Satti
Tia Satti
5 years ago

Thank you I will store this for my next argument in class

Ronald Fisher
Ronald Fisher
5 years ago

Thanks for clearing that one up for us πŸ™‚

Bo Seng
Bo Seng
5 years ago

I’m now eating before, I don’t like how I feel when I don’t eat before a workout.

Nkiru Jelanie
Nkiru Jelanie
5 years ago

This was really good thanks for the tips.

Chris Wusthuis
Chris Wusthuis
5 years ago

Fantastic I can choose πŸ™‚

Rick North
Rick North
5 years ago

Karim nice job here mate πŸ™‚

Jo Makariou
Jo Makariou
5 years ago

I’m not eating before I run, I tend to get sick when I do.

Mira Paula
Mira Paula
5 years ago

I play water polo for my workouts

Mo Rudolf
Mo Rudolf
5 years ago

I’m switching to eating before running.

Jeff Norman
Jeff Norman
5 years ago

That’s cool with me that I’ve got the choice. I’m choosing both! thanks for your help.

Tej Sarai
Tej Sarai
5 years ago

I’m on both of them at the same time.

Ayben Sahi
Ayben Sahi
5 years ago

Both ok done πŸ™‚

Nilay Soomro
Nilay Soomro
5 years ago

I do squats and dips mainly.

Ryan Pirzada
Ryan Pirzada
5 years ago

Epic content bro!

Tony Foster
Tony Foster
5 years ago

Thanks for making this my man.

Paul Evelin
Paul Evelin
5 years ago

I do treadmill at the gym.

Hale Ataseven
Hale Ataseven
5 years ago

I don’t like eating before running and I’m fine as I am.

Melek Akyol
Melek Akyol
5 years ago

In between both since reading this. To me it depends on what I’m doing.