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Bottoming out 1/2 way thru workout, need best pre-workout meal/snack
I have been eating quinoa flakes mixed w/a little jelly, which has worked pretty well, but doesn't give me that extra kick of reserve energy about 1/2 way thru the workout. So I tried the Energy bites out of the thrive book, and ate the whole recipe, and still had trouble bottoming out 1/2 way thru. I have read thru some other posts that recommend, a 1/2 banana and one of the thrive energy bars (I will try that tomorrow), and a rec for the Vega Sport mix. Just wanted to know if anyone had any other ideas. thanks.
Tags: energy, meal, pre-workout
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Permalink Reply by Sam Cornell on -
I think it depends what your workout is, the intensity, and duration. Also, everyone is a bit different with respect to preworkout nutrition...so generalized statements dont' apply to everyon.
Personally, I've had great results with a substantial meal with , protein, fibre, and fat (omega 3s or MCTs eg. from cocount milk) and maybe some complex carbs like quinoa.
I plan to workout about 1 hour to 1 hour 1/2 after this is done.
Many others would disagree with me though, and might suggest the vega sport (which rocks btw!) or having some simple sugars during your workout.
I think it depends what your workout is, the intensity, and duration.
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Permalink Reply by Michelle Novak on -
Thanks! I may try combining the sports bites, w/the energy bars or a smaller portion of my quinoa mixture for the real intense hour workout. I'm actually glad to hear other people have had good success w/eating carbs like quinoa beforehand too. The quinoa seems to work great for all my other workouts, it's just the real intense aerobic one that gets me wishing I had a little something more to work off of. Do you know if a recipe can be found for similar components of Vega Sport? I may be trying it too!
Sam Cornell said:I think it depends what your workout is, the intensity, and duration. Also, everyone is a bit different with respect to preworkout nutrition...so generalized statements dont' apply to everyon.
Personally, I've had great results with a substantial meal with , protein, fibre, and fat (omega 3s or MCTs eg. from cocount milk) and maybe some complex carbs like quinoa.
I plan to workout about 1 hour to 1 hour 1/2 after this is done.
Many others would disagree with me though, and might suggest the vega sport (which rocks btw!) or having some simple sugars during your workout.
I think it depends what your workout is, the intensity, and duration.
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Permalink Reply by Sam Cornell on
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Hmm, can't think of a specific recipe, with all the great stuff that in it..I'd say, try the vega sport, its pretty great
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