Lifting weights in the morning before I eat.???

dbrick · Post by **dbrick** » Wed May 02, 2007 10:07 am

Is it okay to lift weights in the morning before I eat anything?
I have been doing this alot recently because I can't get motivated enough to just slam out some cardio. I work 3 different muscle groups every other day so on the 6 or 7th day I repeat cycle. I feel good doing this and have plenty of energy to lift even though I haven't eaten a meal yet. I usually eat an egg white sandwich or oatmeal with protien after lifting. I do most of cardio in the afternoons when body feels more like doing some serious running or biking. Thanks

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Wed May 02, 2007 11:54 am

You can do that, but frankly, I'd get some nutrition pre-workout, and then have some kind of post-workout shake afterwards to aid recovery.

felguard · Post by **felguard** » Thu May 03, 2007 3:44 am

I'm not positive, but won't you be out of energy to lift in the morning? Because it'll be like 10 hours since you ate anything after sleeping.

dbrick · Post by **dbrick** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:08 am

I usually grab a gatorade and start lifting. Most of the time I feel pretty good energy wise. I may try to drink a protien drink before I start and see how that does for me. goal is to lose 10lbs of fat and maitain some lean muscle mass..
Thanks for the responses

felguard · Post by **felguard** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:31 pm

Trying eating less carbs and more protein. You'll lose fat, but I don't think you'll be losing weight.