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General Fitness & Exercise

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BlametheBoogie Posts: 13 Joined: 2005/11/03	2006/03/02, 10:01 PM so i FINALLY got a gym membership (ive been on here trying to find other ways but...i think i just need to run). well im dumb and i didnt eat before i went. i came home afterwards and got REALLY sick...which never happens. what is the best thing to eat before you go? how long should i wait?

Big-E Posts: 248 Joined: 2002/08/07	2006/03/02, 10:34 PM Here are two older threads that might help or give you some ideas. I think other general rules are not to stuff yourself obviously, just eat a light meal no less than 30 mins before if you are hungry before your workout. http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/pro/Message.jsp?f_ix=12&t_ix=2014 http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/pro/Message.jsp?f_ix=3&t_ix=2564
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/03/03, 01:55 AM Have a slow burning carb like some oats along with a good protein source right before and have a meal after you return home. Go to the specific diet and nutrition forum and read and eat from the "grocery list for healthy eating". -------------- Hungry and mean!
Big-E Posts: 248 Joined: 2002/08/07	2006/03/03, 12:56 PM Actually, one of those two links I posted takes her directly to the grocery list... but yeah, scan the whole diet and nutrition forum also. It's got good tips!
BlametheBoogie Posts: 13 Joined: 2005/11/03	2006/03/03, 06:46 PM ok, thanks!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/03/03, 07:23 PM Yeah, performance will be impaired greatly if blood glucose levels are not normal or even up a bit. Blood sugars probably took a huge dive. -------------- Strength and Honor!