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You're actually not supposed to eat before you work out. It makes you more sluggish and you don't burn calories like you would other wise.
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YAY FOR YOU! Working out in the am is one of the best times to work out. You burn more calories and it gives you an energy jolt to start the day. I am an active triathlete and licensed boxer, and when I work out in the am, I don't typically eat prior to the wrokout. Each person is different, and if you feel weak or faint then it might be in your best interest to eat something light first (egg on half an english muffin or even a protein shake/meal replacement shake, piece of fruit. something light with complex and simple carbs) just to keep your blood sugar at acceptable levels. you'll probably get a lot of "YOU HAVE TO EAT FIRST!!"s but honestly, my trainers and coaches tell me that early in the am you can go either way. As long as you feel ok. Just be sure to keep hydrated through the workout
I typically eat/drink a protein shake or smoothie with pure protein (Isopure zero carb) after the workouts because it causes me to not just crash from the workout.
Hope it all goes well!! 
I eat afterwards. I tend to get a stitch/cramp if I eat right before working out.
I have heard that you can eat a banana before working out because it is light enough to not make you uncomfortable, and it is quickly processed into energy, and then you are not as hungry after you finish your workout.
I prefer to eat after I workout, but I am generally not hungry until later in the am.
When I run in the mornings, I just eat half of a Clif bar or something similar. Maybe granola. I need to have something in my stomach, if I go without, I find I'm not nearly as efficient and don't feel as strong.
It's actually good to have at least a small snack 45 minutes to an hour before working out. Of course, if you're working out at 5:30 am, that can be tough!
I am a certified group exercise instructor and I've learned lots about nutrition and exercise over the years. (Or at least, so I think 
) I teach a 6 am cycling (spinning) class once a week, and I used to spend a lot of the day DOG TIRED after that one. What has helped me, though, is having a little snack before I head to the gym -- for me, it's usually some almonds (10 or 12) and a cup of skim milk, or just a piece of fruit. A granola bar would probably work too. It's not a lot of food but it's enough to give me some calories to burn (without cramping from eating too much) and keeps me from crashing afterwards. I usually eat this stuff about a half-hour before class.
HTH! It's awesome that you're making a commitment to fitness as well as your FI ... good luck!
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Last year I worked out with a trainer, and I had to have breakfast right when I woke up, give it a little time to digest, than workout. If I didn't I felt like I would pass out.
Now, I'm still the same way, but I'm just getting back into working out again. I have to eat something, like oatmeal, rice cereal or yogurt just to hold me over.
Good for you for working out in the morning! I just always alway feel cranky if I have to get up early.
I would listen to your body though. My sister has a half of a protein shake first just to make sure she doesn't get too light headed
Thanks for the feedback! I think I'll try something small before working out tomorrow and see if it gives me any more energy! I fell off the workout wagon after our wedding last September so we're trying to ramp it up again and get in shape for summer :-)
I cannot for the life of me wake up early enough in the morning to work out, or else I will be a troll all day! I hate waking up! grrr! ha ha I am sure if I do start to do it I would get used to it and it would be more routine than anything, but I would rather sleep in!
However - Boot camps starts today ladies! I am so nervous! - I CAN do this!
I have to admit that the only reason I've been able to work out in the AM is because Mr. Cupcake and I agree to it the night before, and he (a morning person) holds me to it and forces me out of bed when the alarm goes off. I'm not a happy camper at first, but I feel great once we get going and I feel amazing throughout the rest of the day. I am NOT a morning person AT ALL but I know it will pay off and be nice to have my evenings free after work if I get my workouts in before work!
It helps that he is still unemployed/laid off (not that it's a good thing overall...) because we can do things like this together now... when he goes back to work (hopefully soon), he'll leave for work very early and we won't be able to work out together anymore. Hopefully by then it will be routine for me and I can keep it up on my own!
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Hey fitness bees :-) I'm trying to get back into a regular workout routine and have been exercising in the morning before work lately. I'm really enjoying starting my day off this way, but since I start so early I don't eat anything before I work out. I eat breakfast when I'm done working out but sometimes I'm starving by that point. I'm wondering how everyone else does this? Do you eat first to get more energy for your workout, or do you eat afterwards?