Is it best to eat something before exercising first thing in the morning?

Yes. But you want it to be something light otherwise you will feel more weighed down than energized. Something like a cup of coffee and a handful of almonds should do the trick. Or water and a banana. Keep it simple 🙂

Having a LIGHT snack before exercising in the morning can help a lot. Avoid eating full meals before exercising first thing in the morning.

It’s better to have a little something before exercising—maybe a half a protein bar or a half a banana. That way my body has a little sugar in it and it can start some of its necessary functions while I’m initiating my workout plan!

I prefer to eat after, in case I push hard, don’t want anything to throw up. Plus more comfortable stretching and compressing on an empty stomach

I’m not sure, but I eat when done exercising. I feel better that way. My workouts are sometimes very hard so I do not want to vomit.

I don’t know what is technically correct but I like eating a little something before I exercise in the morning. I am the kind of person who needs to have something on the stomach right after waking or I feel a little sick. I find that a bowl of healthy cereal with soy or almond milk and fruit on top keeps me full and energized through my workout without making me feel too full. Eating first thing in the morning after you’ve had some water helps kick start your metabolism as well.

I think it depends on the type, level, and length of exercise. If it’s just a brisk walk around the block for half hour or less, then I’d like to go with an empty stomach as it gives me more clarity. However, if it’s a one hour exercise of strength training, then I think it’s important to eat something like a nut bar to gain energy so you won’t stop halfway done due to hunger.

For myself, eating before exercising would ensure that I have enough energy to get through a workout. However, eating first thing in the morning makes me queasy, which makes it significantly less likely that I will follow through with exercising. So for myself, no. It isn’t better to eat before exercising first thing in the morning.

Not always. There are some days when I’m simply not hungry. These are the days I’ll drink a protein drink with my coffee and call it good. However I believe it’s always good to take a moment in the morning and evaluate how you feel. If you need breakfast, eat the breakfast! ❤️

Actually, I don’t know the right answer to this question but I eat my breakfast after exercising, and it feels better. So I think it’s better to do what makes you feel comfortable with it.