What to eat/drink before exercising?

[Snow White]

Is there a particular thing that is most effective for a high energy workout? I workout at Curves, and due to my blood pressure and thyroid I have had problems with energy. I would like to change that.

What do you guys eat/drink beforehand for an optimum workout?

[Damzlfly]

Coconut water...has TON's of electrolytes...a couple of dates pre-workout gives a nice boost of energy too.

[Solace]

Coconut water...has TON's of electrolytes...a couple of dates pre-workout gives a nice boost of energy too.

YEP ,what she said. Or coconut oil in water or juice ! Fruit is a good way to go before a workout.

[Snow White]

Thank you, I bought a couple young coconuts the other day and thankfully watched on the dvd I received yesterday how to open it. :p

Trying it for the first time now on it's own. It is sweeter taste than I normally like, but am giving it a full chance.

I put the rest of the coconut back in the fridge. Need to figure out something fun and yummy to do with it!

I haven't had anything to eat yet today (I did have coffee... but I am brand new to this raw thing and while I intend to go caffiene free ..baby steps!)

I will go for my workout in about 20 minutes. I am excited to see if I notice a difference!

[Solace]

Thank you, I bought a couple young coconuts the other day and thankfully watched on the dvd I received yesterday how to open it. :p

Trying it for the first time now on it's own. It is sweeter taste than I normally like, but am giving it a full chance.

I put the rest of the coconut back in the fridge. Need to figure out something fun and yummy to do with it!



I put the whole young coconut in the blender water-flesh and all. Then add other stuff YUM !

[chickatthegym]

Is there a particular thing that is most effective for a high energy workout? I workout at Curves, and due to my blood pressure and thyroid I have had problems with energy. I would like to change that.

What do you guys eat/drink beforehand for an optimum workout?

Are you into juicing fruits and veggies? If so, I love this simple recipe, it's great for before and after a workout!

1/4 cucumber
1 stick celery
2 apples
Ice (if you desire)

Juice the lot and pour over ice...

[Fruitarianone]

Food doesn't give me energy, making sure my body is clean internally, getting enough rest and staying out of sressfull situations gives me the energy I need.

[LovingLife]

I work out first thing in the morning and only drink water before I start (and sometimes a lot, depending on how I feel when I wake up). The only time I've needed more than that was when I was pregnant.

[Naiad]

I usually have a banana or apple and half a water bottle before going (roughly 15-20 minutes.) I finish the water at the gym and come home to have another banana, a salad or a smoothie with banana/coconut.

[Blazin'Jane]

I just have water when I work out at home in the mornings. Before I go for a 30+ mile bike ride on the weekends, I like to have a big ole' green smoothie with one piece of fruit in it and the rest dark green leafies , sprouts, a litle dulse, a little tahini. Then I'm set for 3 hours or so. I pack a banana along and a raw energy bar like Lara or the ones Alissa sells. Before I swim on weeknights ( I usually swim about a mile in an hour) I eat soemthing like a plum and an apple, or an apple and a banana, depending on how hungry I am after I leave work. :)

[Davylp25]

If I do a really intense workout I dont like to eat anything before, right before usually. Makes me feel sick and I want to throw up. But after working out is another story. I load up.