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soontobefit
02-02-2008, 01:33 AM
I have always known that you shouldn't do this (i.e. wake up, go lift), but I am not certain the reason why. .....Ok, GO! :)
Ana
02-02-2008, 01:35 AM
For starters you're starving your muscles, you're weak therefore your lifts will suffer therefore short changing your results.

This is the dummy version pls stand by while the experts chime in
soontobefit
02-02-2008, 01:37 AM
For starters you're starving your muscles, you're weak therefore your lifts will suffer therefore short changing your results.

This is the dummy version pls stand by while the experts chime inThat was quick girl! :)
Alicrmt
02-02-2008, 01:37 AM
For starters you're starving your muscles, you're weak therefore your lifts will suffer therefore short changing your results.

This is the dummy version pls stand by while the experts chime in

:uhuh: I'm pretty sure you just wanted to up your post count :hehe:

I never noticed much of a difference in my performance in the gym ( I always used to train on an empty stomach, cardio or lifting, pre-Erik) but apparently it makes a huge difference, physiologically or something. :lol: that was a lot of help, huh :ban:
Ana
02-02-2008, 01:44 AM
:uhuh: I'm pretty sure you just wanted to up your post count :hehe:

I never noticed much of a difference in my performance in the gym ( I always used to train on an empty stomach, cardio or lifting, pre-Erik) but apparently it makes a huge difference, physiologically or something. :lol: that was a lot of help, huh :ban:

Actually it has nothing to do with my post count:icanthearyou: yes it makes a huge difference, for me anyway i see a big dif in performance alone now that I eat before I go.
Noel Clark
02-02-2008, 01:49 AM
Yeah, I am not sure how it can't make a difference. It helps fuel the workout...you just basically went at least 8 hours with no food...no fuel. Unless you are just coasting through the motions, your food should help get you througha workout.
Alicrmt
02-02-2008, 01:55 AM
That makes sense Noel, but for some reason I feel I can push myself harder when I don't have food in my stomach because otherwise I feel like I will :barf:

I think I can go really intensely on an empty stomach, but I burn out quickly, whereas after eating I can last longer in the gym.
Noel Clark
02-02-2008, 01:57 AM
That makes sense Noel, but for some reason I feel I can push myself harder when I don't have food in my stomach because otherwise I feel like I will :barf:

I think I can go really intensely on an empty stomach, but I burn out quickly, whereas after eating I can last longer in the gym.

Can you give yourself more time to digest?

I know a lot of people will eat 1/2 of their breakfast pre-workout, then eat post workout and then eat the other 1/2 of their breakfast.

You gotta get it in. Maybe it is your food choices. Do something a little easier on the stomach?
Alicrmt
02-02-2008, 01:58 AM
Can you give yourself more time to digest?

I know a lot of people will eat 1/2 of their breakfast pre-workout, then eat post workout and then eat the other 1/2 of their breakfast.

You gotta get it in. Maybe it is your food choices. Do something a little easier on the stomach?

Actually, I did well with Erik on oatmeal, PP and blueberries. FORGET the egg whites pre-workout :barf:

The only times it was a bit iffy was on a leg day...and I think that would be the case no matter what :lol:
soontobefit
02-02-2008, 02:05 AM
I know a lot of people will eat 1/2 of their breakfast pre-workout, then eat post workout and then eat the other 1/2 of their breakfast. thanks Noel, I was just going to ask what you suggest for someone who wants to train in the morning.
Alicrmt
02-02-2008, 02:07 AM
thanks Noel, I was just going to ask what you suggest for someone who wants to train in the morning.

I did that at the beginning of my plans...but towards the later phase it was kinda :sadface: there really wasn't enough food to split into 2 :lol: Three bites and it was gone
soontobefit
02-02-2008, 02:10 AM
I did that at the beginning of my plans...but towards the later phase it was kinda :sadface: there really wasn't enough food to split into 2 :lol: Three bites and it was gone

:lol:
Ana
02-02-2008, 05:50 PM
I did that at the beginning of my plans...but towards the later phase it was kinda :sadface: there really wasn't enough food to split into 2 :lol: Three bites and it was gone

Really? cuz I'd imagine you got a lot more food then me and even when i ws my leanest and my food ws vary scarce :lol: I ws still splitting meal one
Ali
02-02-2008, 05:53 PM
Really? cuz I'd imagine you got a lot more food then me and even when i ws my leanest and my food ws vary scarce :lol: I ws still splitting meal one

I split mine sometimes, too.

Last night I made like 3 'meals' out of one. I just wanted to graze.
donnajo
02-02-2008, 06:04 PM
I can't imagine training on an empty stomach. I would never hit my lifts the way I want. I need the energy.
Alicrmt
02-02-2008, 08:55 PM
Really? cuz I'd imagine you got a lot more food then me and even when i ws my leanest and my food ws vary scarce :lol: I ws still splitting meal one

I'm sure you're right, I must just be a :piggie: because I didn't see much point in splitting 1/3 cup oats with blueberries and PP into 2 meals :lol:
Ana
02-02-2008, 10:28 PM
I'm sure you're right, I must just be a :piggie: because I didn't see much point in splitting 1/3 cup oats with blueberries and PP into 2 meals :lol:

I did and Erik was LHAO at me :funny:
smuggie
02-02-2008, 10:42 PM
For starters you're starving your muscles, you're weak therefore your lifts will suffer therefore short changing your results.

This is the dummy version pls stand by while the experts chime in

In more scientific terms, lifting on an empty stomach is catabolic.

I'm not an expert by any means, so don't take my response to this to mean I think I am. :lol:
Mols
02-02-2008, 11:21 PM
I'm sure you're right, I must just be a :piggie: because I didn't see much point in splitting 1/3 cup oats with blueberries and PP into 2 meals :lol:

damn thats not even enough for me all pre-workout!!! I have like 8EWs, 1/2C oats, blueberries and a tiny PP. :blink:
Ana
02-02-2008, 11:43 PM
In more scientific terms, lifting on an empty stomach is catabolic.

I'm not an expert by any means, so don't take my response to this to mean I think I am. :lol:

Yeah that's what I meant :D
I just had to say it my own way dumbass style :girly:

:lub:
smuggie
02-02-2008, 11:49 PM
Yeah that's what I meant :D
I just had to say it my own way dumbass style :girly:

:lub:

And you did it very well. :lol:
Alicrmt
02-03-2008, 12:51 AM
damn thats not even enough for me all pre-workout!!! I have like 8EWs, 1/2C oats, blueberries and a tiny PP. :blink:

:ban:

But you're bulking though, aren't you :unsure:
Dane
02-03-2008, 02:51 PM
I can't imagine training on an empty stomach. I would never hit my lifts the way I want. I need the energy.

Same here!

However, there has been some interesting information on the IF (Intermittent Fasting) front about people training hard and successfully--bulking even--on empty stomachs. Mostly anecdote at Lyle's board, but iirc there was a study or 2 backing it up. Anyone else read this?
Jenn_in_FL
02-03-2008, 03:25 PM
I don't eat before going to the gym :blush: but I drink a protein type drink while I am working out. I don't see a huge drop in energy or ability to hit some heavy weights.

I do have coffee though.
Mols
02-03-2008, 08:03 PM
:ban:

But you're bulking though, aren't you :unsure:

Yea. :lifter:
donnajo
02-03-2008, 08:05 PM
Same here!

However, there has been some interesting information on the IF (Intermittent Fasting) front about people training hard and successfully--bulking even--on empty stomachs. Mostly anecdote at Lyle's board, but iirc there was a study or 2 backing it up. Anyone else read this?


That would not work for me. I could not bulk and get all my calories in that way. I need energy. I just don't see it as being healthy or optimal.