Started By
Message

Pre Workout Breakfast Suggestions

Posted on 2/12/26 at 11:09 am
Posted by LSUMaverick
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2016
1972 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 11:09 am
I get up around 3am and make it to the gym by 4. I usually eat a banana or a bowl of oatmeal because its quick and easy. I drink a protein shake as soon as I get back from the gym and eat a couple of boiled eggs when I get to work. Getting burned out on bananas and oatmeal, any suggestions for a pre workout that's simple? TIA
Posted by IBeenYeetin
Member since Sep 2019
330 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 11:14 am to
Rice cakes with honey or sourdough with honey is something that's not heavy on the stomach and easily digestible. Could add a more voluminous meal post-workout
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83831 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 11:44 am to
Ratio High Protein Yogurt

25 grams of protein at 170 calories. They taste good, too.
Posted by LSUMaverick
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2016
1972 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 12:34 pm to
Thanks. I forget about rice cakes and I usually eat yogurt during the day as a snack, but I could substitute that for something else.
Posted by WaydownSouth
Stratton Oakmont
Member since Nov 2018
10756 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 12:50 pm to
My wife and I rotate who gets to go before work.

When its my turn, I'm usually up at 3:30 and at the gym between 4-4:15 similar to you.

I usually do cream of rice (its a little more quick acting than oatmeal) two servings of a chocolate flavored protein powder and a half serving of peanut butter.

Posted by Loup
Ferriday
Member since Apr 2019
16116 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 1:01 pm to
Sourdough toast with peanut butter on it.
Posted by Yeti_Chaser
Member since Nov 2017
12098 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 1:02 pm to
Meal prep and you can eat whatever you want without worrying about time
Posted by LSUMaverick
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2016
1972 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 1:43 pm to
quote:

Meal prep and you can eat whatever you want without worrying about time


I meal prep for lunch and I'm open to doing it for breakfast. Just not sure what.
Posted by Yeti_Chaser
Member since Nov 2017
12098 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 8:04 pm to
What kind of workouts are you doing? Obviously you wouldn't want to throw down an egg and ground beef burrito if you're running but it's not a huge deal if it's an hour before lifting some weights. Add a potato, rice, orange juice for carbs
This post was edited on 2/12/26 at 8:05 pm
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
10969 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 11:19 am to
Dave's bread with PB and honey
Uncrustable
Protein waffle with PB, banana, syrup
Posted by rmc
Truth or Consequences
Member since Sep 2004
27307 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 11:59 am to
I don't usually eat pre workout if I am working out shortly after I wake up which is 90% of my workouts. I know that's not conventional wisdom. FWIW, Gary Brecka suggests you be slightly fasted, with some essential amino acids. Which I've always heard EAAs/BCAAs as a supplement aren't doing a whole lot unless you have a weird diet.
Posted by LSUMaverick
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2016
1972 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:39 pm to
quote:

What kind of workouts are you doing? Obviously you wouldn't want to throw down an egg and ground beef burrito if you're running but it's not a huge deal if it's an hour before lifting some weights. Add a potato, rice, orange juice for carbs


45 min cardio and free weights/machines
Posted by calcotron
Member since Nov 2007
10242 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:11 pm to
quote:


45 min cardio and free weights/machines


I do about this much, either a run, bike, or weights/HIIT every weekday before 6. I eat afterwards, just water before/during.
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 1Next pagelast page
refresh

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram