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[katiesuarez]

I get up at 4:45 every morning and run for five miles. I never eat before I exercise. What do all of you eat before your workouts? I want something that will digest quickly so I do not become nauseated while I’m running.

[Boss Man]

Something quick.

Well a good bet would be something like a Banana. Almost 30g of Carbs, and should Breakdown fairly Quickly, or you could have some Low Fat Yoghurt. If you get one with Fruit Pieces in, you'll increase Carb levels further.

Being Yoghurt is a semi-solid, it should breakdown even faster than a Banana, although, you might get a slightly lower Carb intake with Fruit Yoghurt, over a Banana, but I would estimate about 5 grams at most difference.

Could be as low as 2g.

I think those two options woulds work best for you.

[swanso5]

and some protein to spare muscle maybe a breakfast shake or something in that case unles you have some powder than just mix protein and banana, drink and run

[Boss Man]

Good point. The Yoghurt will give Protein though. Depending on how much you're looking at about 6-8g, so depending on the length and intensity of the running, it might be enough.

If not Katie, you could try a different approach, which is to Scramble about 3 Egg Whites, and a Yolk, (Protein), on a Piece of Wheatbread Toast, (Carbs), then have the Fruit Yoghurt for additional Protein, and to get more Carbs.

[katiesuarez]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice. I'll try them all and see which works the best.

[TrainMiss]

The point is to eat something that will give you energy and is easily digested in the same time.. i recommend to add some honey on the yogurt...

[SarahPT]

Most important is to have some good carbs to fuel you. A small amount of protein with it as well is good. Oatmeal is a good choice.

Sarah

[Nidge]

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About 15mins before i exercise if I need something, i toast 2 pieces of wholegrain bread, get a fork mash up a banana in a bowl then spread it on the toast and eat it like a snadwich. It tastes good and I dont get stiches or nothing well exercising

[katiesuarez]

I always have a cup of coffee with skim milk before exercising in the morning. I have been doing that for years. Just a few days ago, I decided to try adding some fruit for the extra sugar. I ended up buying baby food! One small jar of puréed peaches or apricots has roughly 90 calories. There is no extra sugar added, plus it gives me extra vitamin C. It digests really fast. I think it’s working. I don’t feel quite as fatigued afterwards.

[SarahPT]

Wow, I never would have thought to suggest that. Glad it's helping!!