Exercise

Do you exercise before or after your breakfast? I find myself feeling too tired before my breakfast (and coffee) and too “full” after. Exercising in the morning thus feels always cumbersome. Tips?

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10 response(s)
Anna Z.

I actually don’t exercise in the morning, but in the evening. I find it much more comfortable. I’m also the type of person that likes to do everything in the evening, I’m much more productive, than in the morning or through the day.

Carley J.

Try eating a lighter breakfast so you don’t feel so full afterwards, but still have enough energy to complete your exercise routine. Make sure you are getting some protein in your meal but not eating so much that you feel stuffed.

Corey E.

I do a few minutes of mediation and then a few yoga excersizes to stretch….not to much or for too long as the morning is usually a rush

Alice F.

I exercise before my breakfast. Then I’m more awake and mindful as I eat. I’ve also heard that your body is able to digest the food better after you exercise (which may or may not be true). I do drink water before I exercise which makes me feel more energized to do the exercise.

Rebekah O.

After, you have to leave a minimum of 90 minutes between eating and exercise. I am a fitness instructor so usually do between 4-5 hrs exercise a day. Cant stand coffee

Flenn P.

I always exercise before. My morning is busy, and there are pet’s I need to take care of. So I exercise in my room right after waking up then go take care of my pets.

Gabrielle E.

I feel more motivated to exercise right after I’ve opened my eyes. And then I can have breakfast ( and coffee) in peace and enjoy it fully. Just start slowly running in place to get warmed up and it will get easier to continue with other exercises.

Brent U.

I feel the same, I actually think that just going for a short walk before breakfast is the best way and I am sticking to this.

Karen T.

I often make steel cut oats for breakfast, and they take about 20 minutes to cook. So what I do is set up my tablet next to the stove and do a walking video off of YouTube while its cooking! When breakfast is ready, I am done with my cardio workout too!

Lee C.

I find exercising after breakfast is better for me but to feel less full try and have a smaller breakfast or half before and half after

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