morning fuel?

Whenever I wake up in the morning, I'm quite hungry. I have to eat something before I go for a run, but I'm having trouble finding things that fill me up, but don't sit like lead in my stomach afterwards. For those of you who work out in the morning, what do you eat beforehand?

Mon. Feb 6, 11:03am

I usually have water, but if I am starving or going out for longer, I have a piece of fruit (small apple or clementine). For 60+ minutes, add a bit of protein like peanut butter.

Monday, February 6, 2006, 12:12 PM

little fruit and some nuts. Fruit digests quickly so you don't feel like you ate a brick, while the protien from the nuts helps prevent a sugar crash. (walnuts or almonds or pecans are a great choice.)

Monday, February 6, 2006, 12:20 PM

smoothies are good and the yogurt seems to make you feel fuller on less.

Monday, February 6, 2006, 12:21 PM

I recommend a half or whole banana, depending on what works for you. Maybe some juice or gatorade in addition to water.

Monday, February 6, 2006, 4:23 PM

I like to run on an empty stomach, to avoid getting side aches. I find that a little caffiene helps; it gives me a slight boost in energy and suppresses my appetite. After the run or workout, I eat something healthy and drink lots of water.

Monday, February 6, 2006, 5:30 PM

i've been running in the mornings for about 6 mo. now and i usually eat a handful of dried fruits and nuts (almonds or soy nuts) and drink a full glass of water to prevent feeling hungry mid-run. a small piece of fruit (like 1/2 banana) also sounds like a good idea.

Monday, February 6, 2006, 7:41 PM

I do not run, but I do do a gym workout in the mornings
I have been eating a smoothie, made with egg whts, milk, cottage cheese, strawberrys, a bannana, some oats, and flax seed

This is working for me, my workouts are almost 2 hours, and I get hungry before I am done, but this keeps me full most of the workout, alot of protein, and fiber

Monday, February 6, 2006, 9:52 PM

You are not alone, which is why I just can't exercise in the morning, my blood sugar is too low, but if I eat anything much at all it sits there in my stomach. Perhaps morning exercise is just not for you. It's just not for everyone.

Tuesday, February 7, 2006, 4:39 AM

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