PRE-WORKOUT NUTRITION GUIDELINES
#1 Complaint: “I workout early and don’t like to eat before my workout”
💡Solution: It is ESSENTIAL that you eat before your workout in order to provide fuel for your muscles. Without a pre-workout snack, your workout will suffer, and your metabolism will slow down. On the other hand, if you eat too soon before a workout, food may not have time to digest which may cause cramps. Therefore, aim to eat a balanced snack around 1 hour prior to your workout. If this is not possible, have a small portion (around 4 oz) of smoothie right before your workout. 💪🏻
Pre-Workout Meal Ideas:
💡 Balance: To minimize cramping, consume simple carbohydrates before a workout because they will burn faster providing quick energy. Adding a little protein will help to sustain energy longer.
💡 Snack Ideas:
- Smoothies are a great solution because they are already digested/blended for easy absorption. See sample smoothie recipes.
- Energy Bar: You can make your own (see bar recipes) or find a quality store bought brand (see my favorite bars)
- 1 banana and a spoonful of nut butter
- 1 slice of whole grain or gluten free toast with nut butter (add blueberries or banana slices on top if desired)
💡 Water: Drink at least 8 oz of water prior to exercise and drink water throughout your workout. If you exercise in the morning, drink 1-2 cups of water first thing in the morning (definitely before coffee consumption).
What you should do next …
✅ Register for my Nutrition Class: 3 Realistic Solutions to Rev Your Metabolism so you can Drop Weight Naturally Without Deprivation. And after class, you will receive a gift (My Favorite Balanced Breakfast Recipe Book). I recommend you register early; spaces are limited!
✅ Sign-up for my 3-Day Eating Reset: Tame your sugar cravings without feeling deprived. You will receive my step-by-step guide to stabilize your blood sugar with a done-for-you menu plan, simple recipes, and shopping list.
✅ Schedule a FREE Metabolism Mastery Call: This is a no pressure phone conversation with our health coaches. Let’s dive into your specific challenges and goals to figure out what next steps are best for you.
About the Author
Hello, I’m Betsy Markle. I’m a Registered Dietitian and Holistic Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience. Living a busy life with 3 kids and a passionate career, I understand the importance of realistic nutrition, exercise, and balanced living.
Women tend to put the needs of everyone else before their own. My passion is to empower women to create a healthy lifestyle that they love and can stick with forever.
Here at Sunshine Wellness, we are proud to help women lose weight effortlessly, overcome cravings, and revive energy so they can heal their metabolism, ditch the diet mentality, and love their bodies.
