How long after eatting before working out?

coriwyn · Post by **coriwyn** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:51 pm

I like to work out first thing in the morning. I understand that I should eat something before I work out (carb with some protein). How long do I have to wait after I eat before I can work out? Do I have to wait a full hour?

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:26 pm

depens how you quick you digest your food...it'; doesn;t have to be an hr if you feel good to go after 30mins

Packard · Post by **Packard** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:55 am

Mom used to say that we could not swim for 30 minutes after lunch or we would get cramps. I don't know if that is true, but I've always abided by it and I find it works fine for me.

But note: no alcohol.

I once had "just one glass" of wine an hour before Friday afternoon run and I lasted just a 1/4 of a mile.

No alcohol.

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:01 am

I think it also depends on the foods youre eating. I work out at 5am and don't have a lot of time to sit around waiting for food to digest. I've found that if I stick to fruits and protein powder with water I don't have to wait long at all before working out. Bananas seem to work especially well for me.