Myth: Working out on an empty stomach helps burn more fat.
WRONG: having the right food prior to work out, gives you the extra energy to push
harder and go further
Eating a balanced meal is just as important as the exercise itself. These are some foods that
give you energy before a work out and foods that help you recover faster after a workout.
| Pre-work out foods | After work out foods |
| Greek yogurt | Bananas |
| Raisins | Chicken breast |
| Steel cut oatmeal (not the flavored packages) | Salmon |
| Peanut butter/almond Butter (natural) | Tuna |
| Omelet with fresh veggies | Chocolate milk (1 cup) |
| Almonds (a handful) | Quinoa |
| Cottage cheese | Cottage cheese |
| Kale | Dark chocolate (pure) |
| Dried plums | Fruit & veggies smoothie |
| Water | Water |
Over the past 15 years, health and fitness have been a huge part of my life. As a kid, I grew up playing hockey during the winters and soccer during the summer to keep me in shape all year long. It wasn’t until the fall of 2005 that I fell in love with running, prompting me to run in four marathons, which led me to my new found passion in exercising.