Comments on: Should You Exercise on an Empty Stomach to Lose Weight?

By: Muscle By Science

Muscle By Science — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:48:46 +0000

Nice article. You might also want to add that doing cardio on a an empty stomach is very catabolic and can lead to muscle loss.

By: Ayoub

Ayoub — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:33:16 +0000

People who do physical exercises in early morning should get some calories before training, those who don’t do exercises, get breakfast before going to work if not they would get fatigued quickly, and i don’t see anybody skipping breakfast, we’re not Gods.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:53:01 +0000

Hey VC,
Do you mean a lemonade drink? I wouldn’t have said that was the healthiest option, but an apple is good!

By: Vastu Consultant From India

Vastu Consultant From India — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:08:18 +0000

I like to go for lemonade or apple in the morning before going to gym.
Even my instructors say that one shouldn’t work out empty stomach. This will turn to weakness in nearby future..

By: Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:29:36 +0000

Hey Tanya,

I know what you mean about people telling you it’s wrong, but I think you make an excellent point…you know your own body, so if it works for you to eat something then go for it!!

Hey Blake,

I always eat a banana too, I can’t really stomach anything else first thing, but it seems to keep me going. I simply feel totally ‘flat’ if I don’t have something to eat.

By: Blake

Blake — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:23:13 +0000

I know that if I don't eat anything before I workout my workout suffers. I try to eat at least a banana before my workouts. If I need more I eat more. Great info, as always! Blake’s last blog post..Chew on This

By: tanya

tanya — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:24:23 +0000

Like you, there have been times when I've exercised on an empty stomach and I know I do as intense a workout, or even as long without feeling dizzy and fatigued. I always eat a little something before I work out (and people always tell me it's wrong), but I know my body and know what happens if I don't have fuel when I work otu. tanya’s last blog post..Workout Song of the Day: U Don't Know Me