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post #16 of 24
2/15/11 at 3:36pm
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Please do, I have a friend who is adamant that having a cup of coffee before any physical activity will suck you dry.

Hope not or the 4 cups of coffee I just downed will doom me.
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post #17 of 24
2/20/11 at 12:36am
When I trained at that ungodly hour I just slammed a cup of coffee. No way did I feel like eating. You are not going to dehydrate yourself, but you may need to evacuate your bowels after about 20 minutes.

If you really think you need some calories, try a glass of flavored kefir. Or maybe a banana.
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post #18 of 24
2/20/11 at 10:28am
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So I recently started going to the gym at 5:00 AM a few days a week. I've found it really difficult to get my energy levels up at this early hour, which I guess can be expected. A longer warm-up routine seems to help, but I think I need to alter my eating habits a little.

Can anyone suggest a quick and short meal I can eat directly before a workout that will help fill my stomach and give me a little more energy?

I'm thinking of something that won't make me want to vomit after 5 minutes on the treadmill. Maybe a couple spoonfuls of peanut butter or a granola bar?

I actually do the couple spoons of PB thing. The fats make you feel like you've eaten something substantial, if the empty stomach feeling bothers you. I also start off with whey and a small amount of carbs. All said and done, about 350 calories. But I hate not eating in the morning, so I might be the odd man out here
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post #19 of 24
2/20/11 at 12:02pm
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Originally Posted by sonick View Post
Please do, I have a friend who is adamant that having a cup of coffee before any physical activity will suck you dry.

Here's some food for thought, since you asked:

Paluska, S., et al. (2003). Caffeine and Exercise

and

Millard-Stafford, M. L., Cureton, K. J., Wingo, J. E., Trilk, J., Warren, G. L., & Buyckx, M. (2007). Hydration During Exercise in Warm, Humid Conditions: Effect of a Caffeinated Sports Drink. International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, 17(2), 163-177

I apologize for not having edited the first to the standard APA citation form. I don't want to be the dude throwing around pubmed citations (especially since my field of study is econ) - but my point was that consuming caffeinated beverages won't magically dehydrate you.
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post #20 of 24
2/20/11 at 12:37pm
Here is an oft-referred study on caffeine and its effect on hydration. The conclusion is that caffeine does not have a statistically significant effect on hydration. http://www.jacn.org/cgi/content/full/19/5/591 The Effect of Caffeinated, Non-Caffeinated, Caloric and Non-Caloric Beverages on Hydration Ann C. Grandjean, EdD, FACN, CNS, Kristin J. Reimers, RD, MS, Karen E. Bannick, MA and Mary C. Haven, MS
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post #21 of 24
2/20/11 at 1:06pm
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I actually do the couple spoons of PB thing. The fats make you feel like you've eaten something substantial, if the empty stomach feeling bothers you. I also start off with whey and a small amount of carbs. All said and done, about 350 calories. But I hate not eating in the morning, so I might be the odd man out here

I'm with you, I go to the gym at 6 AM and I generally have to have at least half of a full protein shake (~50Grams of whey). I used to even bring it there and finish over the hour I was in their, but in the morning when I've got the gym mostly to myself I find I push myself hard and eating too much is a quick way to get the vomit rocket going.

What's weird with me is that I can't eat PB alone, but I make something someone taught me called puppy shit for great meals, its a mix of whole oats, whey, PB and milk. Chilled they come out like little protein cookies. They taste good and each 1/4 comes out to roughly 10-15G carbs/ 15-17G proteins and I can't remember how much fat. Good early morning or post work out snack to add to a meal.
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post #22 of 24
2/20/11 at 1:37pm
I would probably drink a whole bunch of water upon waking up. Then walnuts along with some dates or raisins. Finally a water-laden fruit like kiwi or a melon. And ideally after the workout an enormous meal of lean meat and vegetables. What a great way to start the day.
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post #23 of 24
2/21/11 at 3:10pm
Go fasted. I workout at 5 a.m. too. Wake up at 4:30, get dressed and have a coffee. Then drink BCAAs mixed with creatine mono during my workout. Proper PWO nutrition is extremely important when training fasted.
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post #24 of 24
2/24/11 at 2:16pm
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Thanks for all the replies. I've actually started eating a banana and having a small cup of coffee right before my workout. My YMCA actually brews a pot right by the entrance, so it makes it very easy. It's been working great so far.
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