what can i eat before hitting the gym early in the morning? i am a vegitarian.?

Answer 1

I am a personal trainer and also a vegitarian, I hope this helps

The purpose of eating prior to a workout or competition is to provide the body with fuel and fluid. The idea is to choose foods which will prevent hunger, provide additional carbohydrate fuel, and minimize possible intestinal complications. Generally, the meal should be consumed far enough in advance to allow for stomach emptying and intestinal absorption. A good rule of thumb is to limit the pre-event meal to about 800 calories, and give yourself one hour before the workout for each 200 calories you eat. For example, 5 pancakes, syrup, a banana, and juice would be eaten about 4 hours before a workout. A smaller 200 calorie meal such as a bowl of cereal or a bagel and juice would be eaten between 1 and 2 hours before starting.

Answer 2

Fruit is always an excellent choice for breakfast. It digests easily and will supply you with the right kind of sugar. If you have a fast metabolism and know that you might get hungry, do combine it with oats which will keep your blood sugar stable. If you are a vegetarian and exercise a lot, remember that plant proteins, as in nuts and legumes aren't whole proteins. This means that they can only renew, but not build, new tissue. The only plant protein which can do both is that found in soy beans, so eat a lot of soy-based foods like tofu to build your muscles.

Answer 3

Hey! I am a marathoner and a vegetarian, so I can fill you in. Before your run or your exercise, you want to fill up with carbohydrates and Gatorade or water. Eating 2 pieces of dry toast, or a small bowl of oatmeal with maple syrup are perfect examples of what to eat before hitting up the gym and getting a quality workout. Gatorade is better to drink than water (exercising wise) because Gatorade has sugar in it, giving you more energy and not allowing your body to become dehydrated. After exercising, you want to eat something high in protein within 15 minutes, or else you will just lose your lean muscle. Some good things to eat after are yogurt (with fruit and granola? if you like), a protein shake, egg white omelet (with vegetables? if you like). Good Luck!

Answer 4

being a veggin dosent elemate the need for energy. the types of food you choose shouldbe desided by what excerices your doing. and how long you plan to work out. a bowl of say wheatys with silk soy milk and some kind of sliced fruitis great! i prefear kiwis my self there full of antioxadents an are healthy for the system. moderate you serving size to be sure you ont get cramps or something of the like. and if its not enuff yo always take orange slices or other fruits and veggis at a mid work out snack. i also liketo us v8 asa morning starter. remeber to drink plunty of water as well. =) good luck

Answer 5

its better not to eat ne thing 4 2hrs before u go 2 gym if its early in the morning then some salad n some juice will do while exercising do drink lots of water to balance the amount of water in ur body as u lose it while exercising

Answer 6

Fresh food, milk, fruits is good diet for health wellness but you get best guide by the fitness traniner

Answer 7

I usually have a banana, dried apricots and some fruit juice. Then plenty f water, you will work out better if you are well hydrated before you excercise

Answer 8

ask your personal trainer at the gym. Every body has a different need and based on that your trainer will tell what is right.

Answer 9

You CAN eat anything you want, even meat.

But you should consult a pro. dietician because it depends on your weight, build, workout, and blood tests! on what you SHOULD eat.

I would go with eggs, fruit, and iron rich vegitables, and carrots!

Answer 10

banana milk shake not more than 2 banana and add 2 table spoon of honey