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    Finished talking to a guy at the gym who's phucking ripped to the bone - he advises eating a small meal prior to going to the gym (1 - 1 1/2 hours) thereby preventing any catabolic activity... I workout in the mornings (early - 0430-ish) usually on an empty stomach or with an NO2 type product 1/2 hour prior to weight training. What are your thoughts on the subject of eating prior to working out - I suppose this question is mainly at those who workout in the morning. Thoughts?

    IG

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    Re: To eat or notto eat???

    oh yea for sure you should atleast have a protein shake with some complex carbs

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    • #3
      Re: To eat or notto eat???

      Originally posted by jamescb77 View Post
      oh yea for sure you should atleast have a protein shake with some complex carbs
      Agree
      Assumption is the mother of all fuck ups






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      • #4
        Re: To eat or notto eat???

        The majority of my workouts are after 6:00 PM. I have two small packets of instant oatmeal about 30-45 minutes prior to workout.
        Push it, Pull it, Rack it. Repeat untill wide!!

        Take nothing I say as serious, What do I know, I sell water!!


        Vet@FitnessGeared.com



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        • #5
          Re: To eat or notto eat???

          when i used to work out in the am (0500) I would always have a quick shake before I hit the gym.

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          • #6
            Re: To eat or notto eat???

            Originally posted by Merc View Post
            when i used to work out in the am (0500) I would always have a quick shake before I hit the gym.
            You ever get indigestion from eating prior? I do... it sucks...

            IG

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            • #7
              Re: To eat or notto eat???

              No matter what time i try to carb load before i workout...either oatmeal, protein bar, toast with my breakfast.....or brown rice with my lunch.

              2-Swole

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              • #8
                Re: To eat or notto eat???

                NEVER have been a fan of eating pre-workout. If your a hard gainer, by all means... If you are TOTALLY carb depleted and it will effect your workout yes, otherwise I say NO and use the extra calories post workout to promote an insulin response with simple carbs and drive those aminos into the worked muscles.
                A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Thomas Jefferson

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                • #9
                  Re: To eat or notto eat???

                  The other guys have good points, but from my personal experience, it's better to not have anything, unless you are a hard gainer.

                  Especially if you're trying to trim down....let that carb depletion allow your body to tap into fat stores for energy.

                  The guy at the gym was, as you mentioned, very ripped. That might be applicable for him, but you might need to do some trial and error for yourself.

                  GOOD LUCK BRO
                  Any and all views expressed by the screen name Shiner22nd are entirely fictional and are intended for entertainment and/or educational purposes only. This person in no way condones or supports the use of Anabolic Steroids and/or medical substances without the legal consent from his or her doctor.

                  That being said.......

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                  • #10
                    Re: To eat or notto eat???

                    cont'd...forgot to mention that I also get some indegestion when I eat before workout. Don't really know why some get it and some don't, but it definitely happens.

                    SUCKS
                    Any and all views expressed by the screen name Shiner22nd are entirely fictional and are intended for entertainment and/or educational purposes only. This person in no way condones or supports the use of Anabolic Steroids and/or medical substances without the legal consent from his or her doctor.

                    That being said.......

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                    • #11
                      Re: To eat or notto eat???

                      Originally posted by Shiner22nd View Post
                      cont'd...forgot to mention that I also get some indegestion when I eat before workout. Don't really know why some get it and some don't, but it definitely happens.

                      SUCKS
                      I'm the same way...

                      IG

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