For me over the years I've learned I need to keep it light. Any time I have a bigger meal, it always impacts me during my workout. I never really have any issue digesting food EXCEPT for pre workout. My prewo meal is usually 90mins before a workout and is usually only protein. 7oz of chicken or turkey typically. Sometimes it might just be 2 scoops of Animal Whey. I've tried a lot of different approaches over the years when it comes to food choices, carbs, etc, and I always feel better with just some protein in me 1hr 1/2 prior
"Ask yourself this: if everyone else is training once per week, what are you doing that's so different that you would expect to get better results than anybody else? You might have good genetics, be tough enough and disciplined enough to train hard... but so are a lot of people." - BOSS
"I think I must be overtraining"... no, you're just a pussy - Machine
Pre-workout I always like low fat, moderate carb, and moderate protein.
Just enough to help push through a good workout, but not enough to sit heavy in your stomach.
The best things to note are
- Getting sources that digest easy
- Don't have a high fat meal (For most it may settle heavy and bloat) not always true to everyone
- Don't eat too much that it may impact optimal performance
- Give enough time for your food to digest. Some people can train 5 minutes after eating while others need 30-60-90 minutes.
For Me:
2 Scoops Protein + 3-4 Rice Cakes
1 Scoop Protein + 6oz yogurt + 1 cup rice (Made into a rice pudding)
8oz chicken + 8oz poatoes (potassium helps pump)
8oz chicken + 2 cups rice
12 Egg Whites + 4 Slices Ezekiel Bread
12 Egg Whites + 2 English Muffins
All very easy digesting sources that suit me well.
Everyone will vary, some like to do a P+F Meal and then carb backload. This really all just depends on WHAT WORKS FOR YOU.
Also lets note your nutrition, what your goal is and how many calories you have to play with.
For someone they may wake up and train fasted with BCAA's + Carbs or just BCAA's.. so they may never intake a pre-wrokout meal.
I don’t really eat anything specific pre-workout, but like a “light” meal that’s just enough to keep me from feeling hungry - I hate an empty stomach when I lift, but feel lethargic if I’m too full. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a glass of milk is always a winner, and both Friday and today I had a package of those belvita things with some plain Greek yogurt, and seriously smashed it in the gym. Idk if the meal had anything to do with it, but I know I’ve had 2 great training sessions in a row, after eating the same thing each time.
It all depends on timing and preparation for me.
When I am 40 mins to an hour out from training and I'm at home or have the tupper wear party all set, I'll have a cup or two of rice(depending on the training, ie bench vs squats, squats get more carbs) and then a low fat protein source, either eggwhites or chicken......
....But when I am not prepared and/or lazy, which is most of the time, I'll have two scoops of animal whey and then half a stack to a stack of rice cakes.
And that is why I am not a bodybuilder.
How do you expect to run with the wolves at night if you spend all day stuntin with the puppies?
Pre-workout I always like low fat, moderate carb, and moderate protein.
Just enough to help push through a good workout, but not enough to sit heavy in your stomach.
The best things to note are
- Getting sources that digest easy
- Don't have a high fat meal (For most it may settle heavy and bloat) not always true to everyone
- Don't eat too much that it may impact optimal performance
- Give enough time for your food to digest. Some people can train 5 minutes after eating while others need 30-60-90 minutes.
For Me:
2 Scoops Protein + 3-4 Rice Cakes
1 Scoop Protein + 6oz yogurt + 1 cup rice (Made into a rice pudding)
8oz chicken + 8oz poatoes (potassium helps pump)
8oz chicken + 2 cups rice
12 Egg Whites + 4 Slices Ezekiel Bread
12 Egg Whites + 2 English Muffins
All very easy digesting sources that suit me well.
Everyone will vary, some like to do a P+F Meal and then carb backload. This really all just depends on WHAT WORKS FOR YOU.
Also lets note your nutrition, what your goal is and how many calories you have to play with.
For someone they may wake up and train fasted with BCAA's + Carbs or just BCAA's.. so they may never intake a pre-wrokout meal.
same here for most but personally do not like whey pre workout
Whey for many causes bad bloat, people simply cant digest it and it causes more headaches then proper digestion. The body is a magical toolbox.
Exactly! For whatever reason I drink whey post workout and NEVER have issues in digestion or headaches. I do know that feeling though. Hate it pre workout