Eating right before and after exercising!!!

Time it right: Before, during and after your workout


Eating too much before exercising can cause you to feel sluggish or have an upset stomach, cramping and diarrhea. That's because your muscles and your digestive system are competing with each other for energy resources. On the flip side, not eating before you exercise can be just as bad. Low blood sugar levels that result from not eating can make you feel weak, faint or tired, and your mental abilities may be affected as well, making you slower to react.

Many times I have gone running on just coffee...DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!! So now I time it right where I have enough time to eat a yogurt or piece of toast about an hour before my workout plus water and I feel great. Almonds are always a great source of energy..but keep it to about (10) 30 mins before your workout.

Be sure to have a recovery drink within an hour of your workout as well. This helps with muscle recovery and less stains and pain the next day.