Im trying to iron out the details of my morning nutrition and workout. I spend a lot more time on here reading than posting, trying not to duplicate posts but I think my situation is unique from what I have read so far.
I have been through all of the calculators for calories needed, post workout shake needs, etc. I am 25, male, 6’0” about 173lbs. My goal is to gain strength, but I wouldn’t consider it a “bulk” I am not trying to get huge in a hurry as of now, just stronger at a reasonable pace.
I am up at 5:30 on weekdays and at the gym at 6:00 to lift until about 7:15 and then I head to work. On my way to work I have a post workout shake which consists of about a cup of non fat milk, about 30g of protein, 60g of carbs (1/2 dextrose and ½ malto). I am not able to sit down and eat anything until about 8:30 at work. I also drink 5g of creatine around 8:30AM and then another 5g in the evening.
On to the questions:
1) When I get up I am not normally hungry but I try to eat a banana just so I don’t go work out on a completely empty stomach. Should I try to eat anything more before I get to the gym even though it is only a half hour before my work out? Currently I do not feel lethargic in the AM when I am working out.
2) Is there anything that I should consider that would be specific to my situation regarding my last meal of the day (I usually have about 5-6 small meals) since I am up in the morning and go straight to the gym? I usually try to have some cottage cheese before I go to sleep
Any comments/suggestions are appreciated. I guess one of my main concerns is getting the most out of my workout without proper pre workout nutrition since I wake up and go straight to the gym
I have been through all of the calculators for calories needed, post workout shake needs, etc. I am 25, male, 6’0” about 173lbs. My goal is to gain strength, but I wouldn’t consider it a “bulk” I am not trying to get huge in a hurry as of now, just stronger at a reasonable pace.
I am up at 5:30 on weekdays and at the gym at 6:00 to lift until about 7:15 and then I head to work. On my way to work I have a post workout shake which consists of about a cup of non fat milk, about 30g of protein, 60g of carbs (1/2 dextrose and ½ malto). I am not able to sit down and eat anything until about 8:30 at work. I also drink 5g of creatine around 8:30AM and then another 5g in the evening.
On to the questions:
1) When I get up I am not normally hungry but I try to eat a banana just so I don’t go work out on a completely empty stomach. Should I try to eat anything more before I get to the gym even though it is only a half hour before my work out? Currently I do not feel lethargic in the AM when I am working out.
2) Is there anything that I should consider that would be specific to my situation regarding my last meal of the day (I usually have about 5-6 small meals) since I am up in the morning and go straight to the gym? I usually try to have some cottage cheese before I go to sleep
Any comments/suggestions are appreciated. I guess one of my main concerns is getting the most out of my workout without proper pre workout nutrition since I wake up and go straight to the gym