Do you exercise before or after you eat your breakfast?

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10 response(s)
Silvio J.

I eat after I workout. I know this isn’t preferable, but The longer I wait to workout, the less likely I am to do it. If I am doing any high intensity workout, I get sick to my stomach if I workout within two hours of eating.

Marilaine P.

I have a healthy breakfast and about an hour later exercise. I need the fuel after sleeping all night and for my workout.

Misty F.

I exercise, then I eat breakfast. I am a member of the 5:00am club and I can’t eat that early. I have never felt like I was weak or needed to eat at that time.

Jimmy Z.

I personally exercise in the afternoon because I’m usually running late in the morning, but in the weekends and if I decide to workout right after I wakeup I think it’s nice to have a banana or any other fruit or just a yogurt, homemade juice is also an option to have before working out to prevent you from fainting or losing energy but after the workout is done have a complete nutritious breakfast with protein and calcium . :)

Hector Y.

I exercise after I eat breakfast because I often watch TV while eating and if I get too caught up I won’t go for my exercise

Principiano Q.

I typically wake up at 0445, grab a light snack like a mandarin orange or granola bar (don’t eat milk products) before I workout. Once I am done, I will eat either oatmeal or boiled eggs and sausage for breakfast. If I’m in a hurry and can’t cook, I’ll eat cereal with oat milk instead.

Lola P.

Before. I like to replenish all of the recently burned calories. Eating before can sometimes make me feel a little sick too.

Ana T.

I like to exercise before breakfast. Burns more calories and revs up your metabolism. I never exercise on a full stomach. Occasionally I have a cup of coffee before stepping on the treadmill for a boost of energy and drink lots of water afterwards to compensate.

Elizabeth U.

I exercise first thing in the morning which includes a half hour long brisk walk with my dog. We both have breakfast when we come home after exercise.

Jesse C.

I exercise before I eat breakfast. It’s part of my reward system. I reward myself with breakfast after doing a good job with my exercises.

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