marc5180

On the weekend i go to the gym early in the morning, i have my protein drink and my oats as soon as i wake up then go to the gym about 15 minutes later. When i'm in the gym though i start feeling sickly which i think is because of training so soon after eating.
My question is what does everyone else do, just put up with it or eat once you come back from training?

carly

I think everyones different huni as I can eat rice, chicken n veg b4 trianing and im cool and have an awesome workout!!!

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BRABUS

I mainly train in the morning after my 1st meal, but if i have oats they tend to make me feel bloated/sickly especially if leg or back day. But i couldnt train hard enough without having something to eat. Usually an hour is enough for me to hit the weights after my 1st meal as im usually hungry and it digests quickly. I guess 100g of oats just sits there a bit so if have them id have to wait a bit longer or have less.

skinnylittlegit

i find that after breakfast i can get a better work out, i usually have porridge and a protein shake 1 hour - 90 mins before a work out before work. i'm quite fortunate in that the gym is 800 yards from work, but saying that it takes 40 mins to get to work :(. i find it can sit there if i work out less than an hour tho.

carly

maybe try eggs instead hun, see how your body works with different protein sources x

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marc5180

Yeah i think i will try eggs for breakfast tomorrow and see if i feel any different, thanks for the advice

Liam

i think u need to leave it longer than 15mins, i leave it 45mins minimum

Lost Soul

If you are weight training then you are better off having a large carb, medium protein meal and decide on choice or carbs in relation to how long before training you eat

want2getstrong

no dont have eggs, i use tot rain at 6.30am for a year and made my best gains this way, I woke up at 5am, had a protein shake around 50 grams, down lots of water, then half an apple, as it digests quicker. Then rest at 6.15 drive down to the gym, and train at 6.30am, had lots of energy and was fine,

down some caffeine in the form of coffee before about 40 minutes before training and you'l, be fine.

if you have eggs or lots of solid food, it wnt digest in time

Blofeld

+1. 15 mins isn't very long, I think perhaps you should try leaving it a little longer so your stomach settles a little better.

Lost Soul

Incorrect

JawD

You really need to get your energy source before you train. I also try and give it 45mins before going to the gym. For me on a gym day its:

6.00AM Oats / Coffee
6:15AM Shake
7.00AM Gym
8.00AM Shake

Sounds like all you need to do is either go to the gym a little later or get up a little earlier. Do you feel bloated after you have your shake as well or is it just feeling sick when in the gym?

want2getstrong

No it is fine, I wouldnt have eggs 1 hour before weight training, eat 2 hours minimum before weight training, that way the blood will not rush towards the stomach,

Dont overanalyze, your body will get use to just having a protein shake, apple, caffeine. Weightlifters do similar.

Lost Soul

even more rubbish...blood rush to stomach? what has that got to do with anything?

How about analysing...that is the correct information

How will frcustose in small amounts, fibre and a protein shake avoid hypoglycemia when weight training and provide enough carbs to complete a work out?

want2getstrong

when the blood rushes towards the stomach, make you feel more tired. Giving it 2 hours rest means that the blood will flow properly all around the body, Ive done this 1 year training at 6.30am before 9am work and I had no problems.

Ive also use to squat around 140-160kg in training, and maxed at 180kg PB squat months ago, in the morning, on just a protein shake. The body gets use to it. Just toughen the mind !


This is on the advice of a world class powerlifter btw, so youre slating the advice, youre slating him.