If you need energy-eat! Exercise high or better known as runner’s high! Don’t want to get off
I’ve read a few blogs lately regarding exercise and fatigue. I used to have this problem as well. I would eat light during the day then go to the gym for a couple of hours; but wonder why I don’t have the energy to go at it 100%.
What works for me, the weapon for combating fatigue during workout - especially your cardio portion is pre-exercise and post-exercise snack. For example today, I had a ton of energy!!!!!! But I ate - I had a restless night so I ate a pre-exercise meal early in the morning - it was carbs and protein. Then an hour before hittin’ the gym I grabbed 1/2 a banana and don’t forget the water. After I did my lower body strength condtioning, I did my kickboxing class and I was on a hot one! Music was good and I was on fire.
I also come home and eat right away and drink my water - 33 oz - finished the rest of my banana. I’m not hungry, I feel full but I’m sure this won’t last for too long.
I was suppose to go to a yoga class but I loved my home practice with my master yogi RodneyYee DVD so much I’ll do it again tonight. And it’s 2 hours so I won’t do it right now.
One thing I can not drink before any workout is coffee and those energy drinks. Yes, I’ll be on one for like 15 minutes, but the classes are an hour - I spent the rest of the time out of touch with it.
I’ve been doing this consistantly, eating a good healthy snack made up of carbs and protein for a few months now. It works, it’s simple and my body thanks me for not starving it.
I’m going to enjoy my exercise high for as long as I can. Gotta go back for it tomorrow! 
Now, if I stay focus and not graze, I can call this weekend a success.
Ooops - 104 oz of water in now and it’s only 10am. Bathroom and lower body team challenges here I come!
Thank you for the tidbit. I usually don’t eat before exercising. I’ll certainly do it tomorrow.
I know I do the eating too little before exercising too. Thursday after I ate at a buffet, when I worked out that afternoon, I had so much energy, it was great! Now I am dragging myself through the same workout…I’m not saying I should overeat, but I think I need to plan my meals…better or something.
Rodney Lee for yoga? That is one of the instructors of the vhs tapes I got at the book sale! Well now I just need to find a yoga mat and a place with enough room to try it out!
Hey Dagny! Yes, do go get some mats! I get mines from TJMAX for about $14.00. Rodney Yee is amazing! My mom bought me the 3 set series for my birthday in May but I haven’t used it since I practice at the gym. Last nights session at home kicked my butt. Gettin’ ready to do it again now.
Once again, you have enlightened us. Thanxs Diva. Now that I’m a member of 24 Hour, I shall be taking in a pre and post exercise snack. I am going to be kicking some ass (my own) in kickboxing and really working with weights. I want my arms to become more toned and I want my thighs to have definition. I’m not trying in any way to become a body builder but I will work with weights and strength training to add ‘definition’ to my curves. I’ve been doing my Wii Yoga and working on my balance and posture. I am already feeling postive results since starting Yoga.