What do you eat before training?

Palma · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 01:27 AM

I have had a hard time getting the right diet down before training.

I lift and run, but I am fine with what ever I eat before as long as it's not right before I work out, but I have BJJ on Thurs at 6PM and Sat at 10AM and I feel like I am going to puke for the most part. I used to try and eat as little as possible and tried drinking more protein shakes but that made me feel worse.

So far I found this works the best as far as having energy and not feeling like shit for practice:

On Thursdays I eat
-1/2 a cup Oatmeal or 2 eggs and a flour tortilla for breakfest
-around 11 AM I will eat half a turkey sandwich (or a hard boiled egg)
-around 2:30 PM I will eat the other half (or a small salad)
-around 4:30 I eat a handfull of cashews and blueberries
-and I drink 1.5 liters of water throughout the day
(I don't drink any coffee or energy drinks those days)

On Saturday morning I will eat either a handfull of cashews and blueberries or half a protein shake, but I am considering not eating anything at all as I feel like I am digesting while I am rolling...no bueno!
(I try not drink the night before if I can deal with it)

I could feel like shit because I am older or I simply just am not in the shape I need to be, but I feel like my diet is what has the biggest impact.

If anyone has any suggestions I would be greatfull for the advice.

Warchief · #2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 02:29 AM

You eating well...just add some suplliments like Vitamins/ Multiminerals and antioxidant, that's a good combo for diet before training...especially to the senior citizens.

Palma · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Warchief

You eating well...just add some suplliments like Vitamins/ Multiminerals and antioxidant, that's a good combo for diet before training...especially to the senior citizens.

That's why I drink Ensure you dick! lol...

The Sundance Kid · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Palma Wrestler

That's why I drink Ensure you dick! lol...

Don't forget your Depends.

Palma · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sundance Kid

Don't forget your Depends.

I gave up on Diapers years ago...I have a Colostomy bag now.

The Sundance Kid · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 02:24 PM

My uncle has one off those things....Always wondered how they worked.lol

But now that i think about it, I don't think I want to know.

Rufio · #7 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 04:57 PM

Try finishing your meal an hour before training so it has time to digest. I can eat a meal replacement bar and be ready for training 15 minutes later, but I usually need close to an hour to digest whole meals or I feel like shit.

matto · #8 (**permalink**) 08-24-2007, 06:17 AM

yes never eat a lot before you workout, run, strike, or roll. iv done it before and with all of those and usually throw up. you should eat an orange and a cup of butterscotch pudding before you leave.

dudefella · #9 (**permalink**) 08-24-2007, 04:44 PM

My pre-workout meal is usually:
2 scrambled eggs, 1 piece multigrain toast
bowl of shreddies (whole wheat cereal) w/ plain yogurt
some oatmeal

At the moment, I work out in the morning. Once I can work out later in the day again, that'll change. I'd rather train on a little bit of whole wheat pasta and extra lean ground beef.

Frasedog · #10 (**permalink**) 08-30-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rufio

Try finishing your meal an hour before training so it has time to digest. I can eat a meal replacement bar and be ready for training 15 minutes later, but I usually need close to an hour to digest whole meals or I feel like shit.

Agree with the protein or powerbar. That is what I usually do. Also rather than water, I drink Gatorade or Powerade, prior to training. Gets some good energy without a lot of food in your stomach.