Johnny M Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Holy smokes. I finally gave into the Pre/post workout meals. I had ignored them because I workout around 6am and logistically they were a pain but I did it today and feel pretty fantastic. I wish I'd done it sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marye Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Glad it feels so good. What did you have? How much time before and after your work-out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 well I'll be honest. While I feel strong and alert instead of dazed and tired like I normally feel in mornings I workout, my stomach is a bit upset and it was during my workout as well. BUT I know I didn't choose the best foods. I had some spicey slow cooked beef that cooked last night and it was ready and easy to pack for the gym so that was it. Not the best food for 5:45am. I have only done a handful of workouts so far...working my way back into a program but I felt pretty nauseated part way through todays WOD. I will try some hardboiled eggs or chicken next time. As for timing I ate a little meat at 5:45 am, and a coffee with a little ghee in it, worked out 6:30-7:30, and ate more beef and 1/3 sweet potato (it was huge) in my car in the parking lot before heading home. I then had my actual breakfast at 8:30am...more beef and 2 eggs and some strawberries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marye Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I also find it hard what to eat when training in the early morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 I did eggs (pre) and egg whites (post) yesterday and seemed to tolerate those much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Shine Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Johnny, it's rad that you're getting back into training! Have you tried CrossFit? I love it; I especially love the community at my gym. They keep me honest on eating paleo and encourage me to train appropriately for my level. http://www.lalannefitness.com/index.php/Main/index-single/ill_never_forget_the_first_time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hey Ben - I started crossfitting in 2009 but after a long break through 2010 and 2011 I actually just rejoined CF Potrero Hill. It's been 2 weeks and I'm loving it! (not loving that I'm standing in a sort of hunched over half squat right now becuase my legs and ass are broken from jumping lunges). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailh Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I just can't eat before a WOD especially when training at 5am but need to get organised to have a post wod snack ready......... Going back to read my whole30 on pre and post workout eating........ Suggestions welcome :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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