Good idea?
NOOOOOOOO!!!
Who doesn't have a busy crazy schedule?
YEP! We all do!
Work, family, school, after-school activities, sports, volunteering, gym, etc., etc. Needless to say, LIFE is certainly crazy for all of us.
I applaud all of you who have squeezed one hour out of your day for Zumba® class -- or some other form of exercise. But what happens when we are so focused on our crazy schedules that we SKIP A MEAL and exercise on an empty stomach?
Some may say, "Oh, it's no big deal...I'll just eat after class."
Some may say, "Oh well, I'll burn more calories since I didn't eat."
The truth of the matter is:
Burning more calories/fat on an empty stomach is FALSE!
Here is what will happen:
On top of that, guess what else happens?
You read it right: When you starve your body from the fuel it needs for your workout, the body will store most of your next meal as FAT!
Your body NEEDS fuel to sustain your workout, so working out on an empty stomach is NOT smart!
Most importantly, working out on an empty stomach will lower your blood sugar levels, possibly making you feel dizzy and light headed :(
So what should you do?
Eat every 2-3 hours!
Examples of healthy snacks which will give you energy are:
Fruit (apples/bananas)
Yogurt
Nuts or trail mix
Granola bar
So there you go! My hope is that this information will be helpful to you in achieving the best possible workout. Let's stop and consider our bodies for a minute. Think of all that it does to keep us going, to keep us alive, to keep us shuffling on throughout the day --- don't disrespect the body! If you want your body to work for you, you must make it work by giving it what it needs -- healthy eats :)
Disclaimer: These are general guidelines/tips for a healthy way of life and in no way constitute medical/nutritional advice. Please consult your own own physician/nutritionist/registered dietitian for your own personal situation. Thank you.
Thank you to "Never Give Up Fitness" on FB for the great pics!
