Mistakes That Prevent Weight Loss

Fitness Mistakes That Prevent Weight Loss

April 9, 2012

Exercising in the Morning on an Empty Stomach

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by Jenny Sugar 1

Exercising in the Morning on an Empty Stomach

Skipping breakfast seems like an easy way to save calories, but when you work out on an empty stomach, the calories you burn come from muscle, not fat. If you're worried about feeling weighed down or having stomach issues while your body digests, have breakfast at least one hour before exercising.

Another plus: studies show that breakfast eaters weigh less and have an easier time keeping weight off.

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by Jenny Sugar 1

Exercising in the Morning on an Empty Stomach

Another plus: studies show that breakfast eaters weigh less and have an easier time keeping weight off.

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1 Comment

salsasis14 1 week 3 days

I get what you're trying to say with slide #2, but many morning exercises go with empty stomachs because eating an hour before just isn't realistic when you're already getting up very early. I'm not getting up at 4am just to have some food. I drink water while working out and eat when I come home.