Any suggestions on what to eat right before a hard workout?

I'm trying to lose just a few pounds of body fat and need suggestions on what to eat before a hard cardio workout that would increase my endurance and give me energy and stamina. Also, when should I eat before a hard workout? Within an hour? Half an hour?

Any suggestions on what to eat right before a hard workout?
NOTHING!!
Reply:if you exercise early in the morning, you should probably not eat anything, but if later in the day, a banana is good. eat an hour before exercise.
Reply:I worked with a personal trainer who suggested that I have a small meal 30-60 minutes prior to working out. That meal should consist of a complex carb and lean protein, such as steamed vegetable and grilled chicken. Avoid simple carbs like white bread, sweet fruits and anything with processed sugar. If I had anything containing processed sugar prior to my workout, my trainer could tell because my strength would be down.





Simple carbs will cause your blood sugar to spike up and then drop down low. Sticking with complex carbs and lean protein will give you more stamina, keep your blood sugar level stable and help your body to burn more fat during your workout.





If you have a lot of carbs in your system during your workout, your body will burn the carbs instead of burning body fat. So again, in order to burn body fat, limit your carbs prior to your workout.





Then after your workout another snack containing a complex carb and lean protein, like a good protein bar or shake. My personal trainer also suggested eating 6 small meals per day instead of 3 larger ones. Doing that will increase your metabolism and energy level.
Reply:Body Builders have a high protein meal two hours before going to the gym.
Reply:a smoothie, if you eat anything too heavy you'll feel like throwing up, and if you eat nothing you'll feel like fainting
Reply:something small like a banana or an apple. If you didnt eat anything you wouldnt have any power to do a hard workout. ALso, drink alot of water
Reply:Something small composed of a combination of carbs and just a hair bit of fat or protein about 1-2 hours prior to your work out. I know people who have done atkins and required an egg biscuit prior to working out to avoid low blood sugar headaches. I also know people who eat a small serving of oatmeal (~200 cal) an hour and a half before cardio. Both lost weight.





You risk vomiting if you eat too close to working out.
Reply:Carbs - like pasta.





Title: Re: Protein Or Carbs Before Exercise?





Carbohydrates tend to hold more energy per serving for short-term activity whereas protein is more of a long-term boost. A combination of both is definitely needed, though! :)





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Reply:u cant eat before a workout it will make u sick lol just have lots of water and eggs are also good :)
Reply:Exercising early in the morning is ideal. If you're doing this, exercise on an empty stomach (have something to drink before you start) and wait for about 60 minutes after your cardio before you have a healthy breakfast. You're most likely to burn your fat stores this way.





If you're exercising later in the day, some carbs are good about 30-45 mins before you exercise. I always finish off with a protein shake after a heavy lifting session.