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      01-29-2021, 08:53 AM   #2802
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Originally Posted by Sara504 View Post
What are your thoughts for energy boosts? I work out in the evenings. I can't do it in the morning, working out on an empty stomach makes me nauseated and gives me the feeling that I'm going to pass out. I go to the gym directly after work, and I feel like I need boost of energy after working all day. My best friend works out daily for 90 minutes - 2 hours at a time! I can barely make it 40 minutes. I use smelling salts (not every workout), but long term I think that's going to kill my brain cells eventually lol.

I actually prefer to workout in a fasted state, I'm usually at the gym around 5am and leave 1/4 before 7am. With that said if you are feeling faint & nauseated in the evening during a workout there is probably a different underlying issue. Do you drink enough water throughout the day, and do you eat a proper lunch during work? If you're doing those two things you shouldn't be feeling too bad at the gym after work, but maybe eat some healthy carbs before your workout (I would keep the calorie intake here to a minimum based on your want to lose weight, try to get 30g of carbs under 100 calories - maybe a small Kind Bar).

Ditch the smelling salts for god's sake lmao, by your figure it doesn't look like you're deadlifting +500lbs so it shouldn't be necessary for you to get into a lift. Also the salts throw off your cognizant meaning unless you are really trained and strict with your movements you could end up hurting yourself due to the euphoria/aggression if you want to call it that lol.

In regards to the pre-workout, sometimes they can upset an empty stomach, especially the ones loaded with all kinds of different additives. Just like a vitamin would when taken on an empty stomach. This is where those carbs could help you. Pre-workout is completely fine, I like to keep my caffeine intake to a minimum (this way coffee at work actually phases me haha). An amino-energy blend might benefit you as the aminos tend to help keep you energized/hydrated throughout the workout, plenty of brands that make a blend.
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