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work out on empty stomach?

KCDiva — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:10:03 GMT

I usually go to the fitness center after eating my morning meal. I have lost weight and this does work for me but I since I don't eat before 10:00 I was thinking of trying of trying to go before I eat. I only briskly walk for 45 minutes on the treadmill so it's not a heavy workout. Thoughts? Do you eat or not?

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cherry — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:16:34 GMT

We eat first, and I have not had any problems..I think it helps my diagestion to move around after eating. It might not be the same for you. You will just have to try it and see

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Mary Bailey — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:17:45 GMT

empty stomach

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Trix — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:39:26 GMT

I'm a very early rise (usually around 5:00am) so more often than not I have a bowl of cereal before I work out. Frequently I do a household chore the first hours of after waking, then I usually eat between 7:00am and 8:00am, and the exercise begins at 9:00am. Over the years I have found my mental state operates better during the exercise if I'm not hungry. On some days my routine goes until after 11:00am and with my early rising time, that would be too long for my body to go without any kind of nourishment.

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FrostyBabe1 — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:43:33 GMT

I do HIIT, kettlebell, TRX and some work in the water. If I don't eat before I train, I won't make it thru whatever it is I'm doing.

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tampalady — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:45:03 GMT

I do not go to the gym until 2 p.m. so I eat breakfast at 10 a.m. Do not like to go without eating something first...stomach starts to growl.

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pigletsmom — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:20:46 GMT

I prefer and empty stomach. I can't eat early in the morning, which is really the only time I don't want to eat. I get up early and run and then eat later. I did try to go for a run once after lunch and I hated it. Not sure if it was the time of day or the lunch to be honest. I think walking after eating wouldn't bother me so much.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:21:04 GMT

Yes, the best...for me.

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Pook — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:36:08 GMT

I workout very early (around 4:00 am). I do the resistance first for an hour or so then have a few spoonfuls of natural peanutbutter and then Zumba for 45 min and after walk with my dog for 45 minutes I eat breakfast. If I ate first I wouldn't be that ambitious.

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Abrowneyegirl — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:18:36 GMT

I hit my wall too early if I do not eat. I just lose my strength and energy.

If I am not careful my blood sugar gets too low and I get very shaky and unsteady.

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sidsmom — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:22:44 GMT

Depends on the workout...

LISS = low intensity, steady state...I'll eat an unadorned potato wrapped in lettuce...clean carbs.

HIIT = high intensity interval training...I'll forego eating anything since going anaerobic can be a little dicey w/ the stomach🙃

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:24:50 GMT

@KCDiva Blood goes to your stomach area during digestion.... if you work out with food to digest in your stomach, less blood goes to your legs etc that need the blood during exercise...Oxygen.... thus, you will feel better to work out with no food in your stomach or at least several hours between eating a light meal and working out.

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LindaSal — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:39:41 GMT

@SeaMaiden is absolutely correct regarding the blood goes right to the stomach if there is undigested food. It is best to work out on an empty stomach if you can. I have days where I don't feel like I can do it that way. Then I will have a coffee and a small cup of yogurt and wait at least a half hour before working out.

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Still Raining — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:46:44 GMT

Always was only empty for me. 🤢things come right up for some of us.

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freakygirl — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:49:15 GMT

coffee always, a few crackers, and i'm good to go. if i don't eat before working out, i get hungry during and i don't like the feeling

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JudyL — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:19:27 GMT

I'm usually up at 4:40am to feed the cat and work out by 5:00 for about 30-45 minutes depending on what I'm doing. All done on an empty stomach. I can't eat that early so after working out will have coffee and then get ready for work. Don't usually eat until around 9:00am. Weekends are a bit a different and may not work out until late morning or afternoon, which by then I've eaten.

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KCDiva — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:36:00 GMT

Thank you all! I may try going before eating tomorrow. Happy new year and here’s to good health! 😊

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deeva — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:39:26 GMT

I walk in the morning before the sun rises, so an empty stomach for me.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:41:12 GMT

No, never. I eat long before my workout so my stomach is not completely empty. I just feel sickly if I don't eat before exercise.

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Caligurll — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:54:54 GMT