morning workout

[theBIGcactus]

Any one workout in the morning? I usually workout after I eat breakfest recently and before I use to work out afternoon when I got off work, but now I have work and school later in the day so mornings are the best. I dont feel like I will get the best workout on an empty stomache, any one take anything in the morning? Pre workout supp, shake I guess? Something that is quik so I dont have to wait an hour after I eat and let it digest. Thanks!

[suncloud]

working out in the morning was really hard for me. it was really hard for me to get motivated, wake up, etc, much less get in a meal. this is what i did (for the two weeks i trained in the morning). i got my blender, and mixed a cup of whole milk with 1 scoop of whey and splenda. i mixed that into my coffee on the way to the gym - woke me up, gave me some protein, better than nothing. kinda worked i guess, but i feel stronger in the afternoon, so i switched back.

[theBIGcactus]

yea thats what i was thinking.. thanks

[lennoxchi]

one serving of whey protein, 10 oz. whole milk, ground up oatmeal 1/2 cup (take a coffee bean grinder and grind the oats) put into a shaker bottle. for an alternative, i will eat 11 or 2 whole grain waffles w/super free syrup, just a little though. if i'm doing something like squats, i will eat the waffles, better to have something solid in my stomach vs. liquid, you know? then after my morning w/o (at 4:AM) i will already have a large b-fast in my cooler and eat it on the way to work or when i get there.....

[theBIGcactus]

cool thanks, i wish i could drink milk :/

[lennoxchi]

use water.....no big deal, that's what you would use with oats anyway.

[theBIGcactus]

yea i know im just saying, i like milk and its loaded with protein i wish i could drink it but my stomache hurts all day after i drink some.

[Fear]

I've heard that working out in the morning is the best time because that way you have all day to feed your muscles, instead of only a few hours. Personally I am the opposite of a morning person, but even when I feel like crap after getting out of bed, (and for several hours after) I seem to have more energy if I lift early during the day. My perfect breakfast consists of 4 eggs (3 whites), two pieces of whole wheat bread, coffee and milk.

[Hbs6]

worse case scenario...grab some whey and a light carb that doesnt make you feel bloated, and then get your post workout nutrition in. I wouldnt work out on an empty stomach though.