Pre-Workout Meals For Fat Loss

When starting up on a fat loss diet, one of the first things many people will do is eliminate their pre-workout meal.

That's right - it's out of there!

The reason for this is because they think, if they skip this meal, they're going to ramp up the rate of fat loss that much higher because their body will automatically start burning stored fat.

If they eat a pre-workout meal, on the other hand, they're going to have to burn all those calories off first - what a hassle!

The big issue with this though is that without that pre-workout meal there - particularly if you happen to be working out in the morning, you're not going to have nearly enough energy to get in a good workout and you could even risk muscle mass loss.

The pre-workout meal should ideally provide a mixture of carbohydrates for energy (fast-acting is best) and then some protein to supply the body with amino acids.

Some people who have difficulty tolerating whole food before exercise choose to do this in the form of a shake, while others will just go for the solid meal.

The choice is up to you - but one thing that is certain, you need to get that pre-workout meal in there.

Granted it doesn't have to contain hundreds of calories, but you should at least aim for about 20 grams of carbs and 15-20 grams of protein; more if you are a heavier individual or are doing a very intense workout session.

So, make sure you're not skipping this critical element in the fat loss diet equation.