If you read my article yesterday about whether “To Eat or Not To Eat – That is the Question” before a workout, I stated I would do an experiment on myself and start eating a light snack before my workouts. Today was Day 1 of this experiment which consisted of cottage cheese and sliced pineapples.
The snack tasted very good and I ate it about 30 minutes before my weight training session with my personal trainer. In the middle of some burpees I had to take a little break because my stomach started feeling a wee bit queasy. Once I gathered myself I was able to finish. I didn’t experience the normal stomach growl in the middle of the workout like I usually do and I even felt more powerful on some of the weight-training exercises. Perhaps it was just a mind game for me. Not sure because today IS Day 1. I also noticed I wasn’t STARVED afterwards like I normally am.
That meant I was able to come home and get ready for work without trying to rush and cook eggs because I was ravenous. I’ll continue this experiment for another 2 weeks so come back and check out my results. I just may become a convert.
6 Replies to "Pre-Workout Snack Experiment Day 1"
cassi9879b February 5, 2014 (9:32 am)
I’ve tried eating something like an apple before working out and had the nauseous feeling too. So I opted to just wait until I get to work to eat.
Marla February 5, 2014 (9:51 am)
thanks for sharing your experiment. I feel it is better for most people to eat some protein before a work out or fruit. Visiting from WOW link up.
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February 6, 2014 (6:38 pm)
What time do you usually workout with your trainer? It looks like a good pre workout meal not too heavy or too light.
Catherine
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February 7, 2014 (3:46 pm)
I recently went to a seminar about nutrition and they talked about the importance of pre and post workout snacks. Yours would fit the bill of a recommended protein/carb mix 🙂 I personally have a lot of trouble with the pre workout snacks for running, but find them helpful for other activities. For running long distances I often eat some GU beforehand and it helps a lot because I’m able to get some pre-workout energy, but without the bulk of other snacks.
DSTPRL February 7, 2014 (3:56 pm)
The pineapples did not work but the strawberries were a much better choice. Delish!!!
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