If you have an early morning workout scheduled, it’s going to be important that you take the time to figure out what you’re going to eat beforehand so that you’re going in well-fueled and ready to give it your all.

One big mistake that many people make is forgoing their morning pre-workout meal altogether simply because the last thing on their mind when they wake-up is food.

Even if the thought of a solid meal isn’t on your radar at this time, it is still vital that you are providing your body with the nourishment it needs. Performing any form of weight lifting or sprint training without food in your system first is only going to take away from your performance and potentially set you up to experience lean muscle mass loss as well.

If you don’t like consuming a full meal before your workout in the morning though, not to worry as there are plenty of lighter options that won’t be as filling but still provide you with the calories, carbs, and protein that you need.

Let’s go over a few options to get you started.

Protein Shake With Fruit Juice

If you need something extra fast, consider a simple protein shake mixed with fruit juice. The fruit juice will supply you with the carbs you need while the protein powder will get the amino acids to the muscle tissues.

Just be sure to watch exactly how much juice you use as the calories can add up quite quickly. If you’re seeking fat loss, you may wish to mix half juice, half water.

Protein Powder Mixed With Dry Oats

Another easy option on the go is to combine protein powder with oatmeal. Simply mix some protein powder into raw oats with a little bit of water and you’ll have a calorie packed, dense snack in seconds.

Oatmeal is great for pre-workout because it’s high in complex carbs, so will be sure to fuel your muscles for an extended period of time.

If you have a longer workout planned, this will be the way to go.

Dried Fruit And A Glass Of Milk

Another simple and quick snack to have before your morning workout that won’t leave you feeling weighed down is some dried fruit with a glass of skim milk. Milk provides a nice blend of protein along with carbs and the dried fruit will further add a higher dose of carbs to the mix.

Dried fruit is also easy to transport, so this is a good one to take with you to the gym if you plan to eat your pre-workout meal there.

Pre-Made Protein Bar

Finally, the last idea is to prepare your own home-made version of a protein bar. Making these yourself is a wise move as then you can be sure that they are lower in sugar content, which is what often causes you to experience issues melting off body fat.

A home-made protein bar that’s low fat, high in protein, and contains complex carbs will be the perfect way to get you through your workout, without sitting in your stomach and making you feel weighed down.

So next time you have that early morning workout scheduled, make sure that you look after your nutrition. You will notice a significant improvement in your performance if you do.

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