gosoxxx Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Can someone please list foods for the w30 that are fast and easy to eat before a workout(specifically cardio)? I just need something to put in my stomach at 5:30 before working out. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosoxxx Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hard boiled eggs are a great option. Really any protein/fat combo that is palatable to you. Doesn't need to be a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I always have a box of raisins about 20-30 minutes pre-WO. They are a great source of energy and because they are low in calories I don't experience any gastric dumping that can come from eating too much too close to working out. I prefer to save protein for post-WO since protein repairs your muscles from the stress of exercise. There are a few Larabar options that are Whole30 compliant. I think the banana bread, key lime pie, and cashew cookie are all compliant and are all very tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I always have a box of raisins about 20-30 minutes pre-WO. They are a great source of energy and because they are low in calories I don't experience any gastric dumping that can come from eating too much too close to working out. I prefer to save protein for post-WO since protein repairs your muscles from the stress of exercise. There are a few Larabar options that are Whole30 compliant. I think the banana bread, key lime pie, and cashew cookie are all compliant and are all very tasty! Sorry Porter, but neither of these fits the pre- and post-WO suggestions for during a whole30. Before the workout we recommend protein and fat only, no carbs. Carbs like the raisins you are eating are a quick source of energy for sure, but since we are working on becoming more flexible in what fuels we can use, it helps to avoid giving your body simple carbs at this time. Post-workout we are looking to repair muscles quickly, so that means lean protein is best. Fat slows digestion, which is great a lot of the time, but not so great post-workout because it prevents you from getting protein ASAP. The nuts in your Lara bar are a fat source, which makes a Lara bar not a great choice post-workout. Many people also feel better if they get carbs in right away after the workout to restore gylcogen. For those people, a low-fat snack of protein and carb is recommended post workout. So your raisins would be better here, but still not recommended. Ideal would be a starchy vegetable like sweet potato alongside some lean protein like chicken breast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabeckster16 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Pre Workout I've been having mostly hard boiled eggs...still kind of an adjustment to me to be eating at 5:30 am. Have also done a scoop of Almond Butter which is faster. I did two hard boiled eggs before my half marathon on Saturday and it worked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellesorrisa Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Would scotch eggs be okay to eat as a pre-workout meal? Scotch eggs are hardboiled eggs covered with ground meat (usually pork sausage - homemade). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Would scotch eggs be okay to eat as a pre-workout meal? Scotch eggs are hardboiled eggs covered with ground meat (usually pork sausage - homemade). Yes they would! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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