Do you have snacks before or after your exercise sessions?

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10 response(s)
Stratos A.

Usually, before my daily workout, I eat some roasted (unsalted) almonds and an espresso, to boost (ok, actual to wake up) my brain. I’m not sure how healthy espresso might be, but it works! 😊

Anushka C.

I eat after I exercise. Although I suggest not exercising an empty stomach so I drink coconut water 5 minutes prior to my exercise

Crysta N.

After! I’m not overly hungry when I wake up so once I’ve had a light exercise I’m able to take my JP with some yogurt and fruit 🙂

Ayesha X.

I have snacks after my exercise as it refills me with energy and power for the rest of my day rather than making me feel dizzy or nauseous.

Jacque F.

We all experience days that seem dark and pointless! When I experience this, I look for simple things to be grateful for. Some examples: another day to be alive and start fresh, sunset, sunshine, etc. Finding gratitude doesn’t have to be a major event. Keep it simple, especially when down. Always remember, someone has it worse than you. Then seek to find 1-2 areas that you appreciate that do bring you joy!

Eli Q.

I really depends on the moment. I don’t have snacks to reward myself. But when I notice I am low on energy I get something to eat, like a protein bar, before I start working out

Babette O.

Well, sometimes I had breakfast or a snack before my workout (yoga). But I’ve noticed I can enjoy my exercise more when I eat after! My body feels better too, when I start the day with excercise before eating. 🙂 Hope you have a great day, good luck!❤😊

Starlight C.

It depends. Say I do my exercises in the morning, I’ll eat after. If it’s in the evening il leat before and if it’s in the afternoon, it just depends what time I had lunch.

M Lina Z.

No, it’s better to eat after exercise but not snacks, after exercise try something delicious and healthy, try avoiding sugar as you can. It’s also better to eat after at least 2 hours after exercise. But you can eat after exercise, it will boost your energy.

Fi T.

Generally after. I will often have a banana before an event. It depends on how long or far I’m exercising. If it’s a long run or bike ride I will bring small snacks to eat along the way.

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