Eating before workouts

[USAFmom2 5]

I go to the gym three or four days a week at 2:30 in the afternoon to workout with a trainer. I'm always afraid to eat too much for lunch, but find that sometimes I feel really hungry and empty while I'm at the gym. What's are good things to eat for lunch on workout days, and do I need to do anything but drink Water after a workout to recover? I'm really new at this fitness thing!

[Butterfly66 63]

USAFMom, how long has it taken you to lose the 52 pounds? I am starting at about the same point as you were and will be having surgery the end of the month. Thanks!

[USAFmom2 5]

Butterfly66- I will be 4 months post op on Feb. 23rd. I've been doing pretty good for the most part. Have had a few bouts of nausea and other pouch issues off and on, but feel that it's getting easier as time goes by. As I said above, I'm working out 3to 4 times a week now. Feeling good, and already off of two blood pressure meds- a couple more to go. Also, knee problems that I had before surgery are practically gone, and no more sleep Apnea. Getting healthier, and loving the new and improved me! Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

[sunshine413 343]

I go to the gym three or four days a week at 2:30 in the afternoon to workout with a trainer. I'm always afraid to eat too much for lunch' date=' but find that sometimes I feel really hungry and empty while I'm at the gym. What's are good things to eat for lunch on workout days, and do I need to do anything but drink Water after a workout to recover? I'm really new at this fitness thing![/quote']

I find staying Protein heavy at lunch (I go to the gym 5-6 days a week) when I'm going to run works best for me. Then I'll have a cutie about 2 hours before I go. It gets me through!!

[btb2013 84]

I go to the gym three or four days a week at 2:30 in the afternoon to workout with a trainer. I'm always afraid to eat too much for lunch' date=' but find that sometimes I feel really hungry and empty while I'm at the gym. What's are good things to eat for lunch on workout days, and do I need to do anything but drink Water after a workout to recover? I'm really new at this fitness thing![/quote']

Protein and carry large water bottle to have throughout... Take food in 15 or so min before and have more within 30 min post workout ..... According to all my past trainers and nut :-)

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145