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Greig

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What should I eat before an early morning workout and how long before should I eat.

I'm trying to lose weight and build muscle together.

Thanks
 
Greig said:
I'm trying to lose weight and build muscle together.
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its hard to do both at the same time and make decent gains in either direction.

fat loss means calorie deficit
lean mass gains mean calorie surplus

see the paradox?

early am workouts, a whey shake ot get protein in you fast...some fruit, and a small serving of oatmeal or a multigrain whole cereal with fiber.
about 60-90 mins before you workout so it can digest a bit.
 
not exactly. too many simple carbs causes a blood sugar spike, then a blood sugar crash, and if you crash during your workout, you'll feel like crap and the workout suffers (you probably won't even finish it, let alone finish it half-assed)
 
~LV~ said:
What kind of workout will it be in the AM. Cardio or weights or both?
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Hi LV.

Usually it will be both, sometimes I also go for a swim in the evening, again what should I eat before that and should I have anything afterwards before bed?

Thanks
 
Protein and carbs, one hour before lifting.
 
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