Breakfast Before a Workout

Have you ever wondered what to eat when you’re in “workout” mode?  Well, the important thing is to remain on a low-fat healthy diet, that’s obvious….This means no box food either:  No mac and cheese, no Hamburger Helper, no TV dinners….you get the point.  Most of these box foods, what I call them, are pure crap.  There’s no nutritional value at all, and the only thing that gives it the flavor is the 700 tablespoonfuls of salt.  Plus, all the preservatives in that crap will make you feel sluggish, lacadaisical, and very rundown.

But let’s talk about breakfast!  It’s the most important meal of the day, and it’s also my favorite!  For a guy that likes eating, maybe a little too much, there’s nothing better than waking up and tasting food.  Many of you will now think I’m overweight LOL, but I’m not.  If you go for your workout in the morning, the best foods to have are high carb, low fat snacks.  Nothing too much or you’ll feel sluggish during your workout.  Some snack combos to eat are:

• banana and yogurt
• whole wheat bagel (toasted) with a fruit spread
• instant oatmeal

This should get you pretty well energized for your workout.  After the workout, when your body needs to replenish, I recommend these foods:

• peanut butter sandwich
• some almonds or mixed nuts
• fruit smoothie with a shot of protein

This will recharge your body and give it a quick, sugary jolt to start your day.  Believe me, it’s better than coffee in the morning!  Speaking of coffee, I would advise switching to green tea in the morning or throughout the day.  Green tea is rich in anitoxidants, and it boosts your metabolism along with that treadmill run or exercise bike!  Don’t forget to order the muscle spasm lotion either.  There’s plenty of links to the ointment on the site, so click one and check the product out!  Oh yeah, and another shameless plug:  If you’re working out on grass, get these Monroe lawn care professionals to fix all the divots you’ve made over the summer.