Just4me73 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I have a passion for weight training and some time ago was very dedicated and made some great muscle gains. I fell off the wagon due to very long work days , although I'm still working those very long hours I want to get started again. But my question is about the pre workout meal .....it is recommended that you don't weight train fasted and I use to have a protein shake cause I really don't like to eat anything before I train. Well now that I can't have the protein shake, I have no idea what I can have ( would really prefer something in liquid form ) I am following the autoimmune protocol so I'm more restricted than the traditional W30, does anyone have any suggestions please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 chicken and olives (the pre-WO recommendation protein and fat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just4me73 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thank you Chris What is the minimum amount of protein and fat needed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 The Whole30 meal template pre workout recommendations are 1/2 a meal size or smaller of protein (so the minimum would be 1/2 a palm-sized amount) and optionally a small amount of fat, also 1/2 a meal size or smaller. For olives, that would be 1/2 an open handful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted November 5, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 5, 2015 How much is noted in the meal planning template... You don't need a pre-workout meal for energy. It is a signal to your body more than anything else. And to keep you comfortable if you are hungry. How much to eat http://whole30.com/downloads/whole30-meal-planning.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just4me73 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thank you Chris and Tom Now to decide what I'm going to have.....arghhh Really don't like to eat before hand lol, it actually zaps my energy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thank you Chris and Tom Now to decide what I'm going to have.....arghhh Really don't like to eat before hand lol, it actually zaps my energy Are you working out first thing in the morning or later in the day? If it's the latter, you may be able to get away with just having a post-workout meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just4me73 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Chris I train first thing in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Chris I train first thing in the morning. Ok, so then you'll want to eat something within an hour of waking for optimal hormonal balance. The pre workout meal would work in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoldengrahamgirl Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thanks for all of the thoughts here. I guess I'm going for 1/2 a chicken breast first thing tomorrow a.m. to see how it goes in the gym. I so used to the recommendation of carbs before workout; I'll have to play around to see what protein works best for me... Cheers -Lauren (GGG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoldengrahamgirl Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I'm happy to report that I had a half a chicken breast first thing for my pre-WO and I was shocked that I had good energy levels during my HIIT workout (>45 minutes). In, fact I was shocked that I felt like working out at all - I am anticipating the day 2-3 "hangover" feeling although maybe it won't be my experience, since everyone is different. Cheers, -Lauren (GGG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonMama829 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I've been reading several posts regarding the best pre/post-workout food, and I'm clear about the recomendations, but not clear on the "why". Why no fruit pre-or post? Why no carbs pre WO? It would help me to relate this recomedation to all the science presented in "It Starts with Food" - Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I've answered that for you in >this thread< Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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