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I try to not eat before morning work out - I have read several times that since you have been fasting over night, a workout on an empty stomach burns more fat or burns fat better? It made total sense to me so I googled (hate to make statements without "evidence"):

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/diet_and_fitness/article6988526.ece

http://www.notyouraveragefitnesstips.com/best-fitness-tips/performing-morning-cardio-on-empty-stomach-fasted-cardio-fasted-workouts-burn-fat

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I try to not eat before morning work out - I have read several times that since you have been fasting over night, a workout on an empty stomach burns more fat or burns fat better? It made total sense to me so I googled (hate to make statements without "evidence"):

http://women.timeson...icle6988526.ece

http://www.notyourav...rkouts-burn-fat

Wow that is really great info, thanks for sharing. I guess with anything it really boils down to what I think works best for me. I happen to agree with these articles and that I really do burn more fat while doing my morning workout in a fasting state. When I'm doing my routines this way, I do lose weight faster.

I do about an hour in the morning and about an hour to an 90 minutes at night - but for that I do have a low carb Protein shake before starting. I don't seem to have as much energy for my night time workout - so I do have a little something before. For some reason though I think I get the most out of my AM workout.

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I do an 8 ounce Protein shake; I need the fuel to make it through the workout.

I am starting my workout again tomorrow morning. It is every morning at 5 am. I know it sounds ridiculous but I love it and I wouldnt have it any other way. There are absolutely no excuses at that time of the day. Anyways I am not sure what to eat before hand.

Prior to surgery I would have cranberry juice and a granola bar. I am on soft foods now and need some ideas on what to eat before I go. My plan is to get up at 4 take my medicine and have a little Water or no sugar added juice and then start eating something at 440 while i am driving to workout.

Thanks for any suggestions!!!!

Brittany

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I sometimes have a Protein Shake and sometimes a Protein Bar or half of one, depending on which bar it is and how many carbs they have.

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