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What to eat before you exercise with real food!

Published 10 months ago • 2 min read

Provisions for Peaking

by Eleanor Baker, MS, RD, CSSD

Hi Reader,
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Understanding what to eat before you work out is a common question that has come up lately. Right now, we are in marathon season and there is a lot of energy behind new and seasoned runners trying to figure out what to eat, if anything, before they exercise.

If you find that you are fading during your workouts, you are slow to recover, or fatigued for prolonged periods after your effort, chances are you are under fueling before, during and even after.

For those new to eating before exercise, start small! Focus on carbohydrate rich foods that are low in fat and fiber that will be easy to absorb.

Examples to enjoy 30-60 minutes prior to exercise include:

  • toast with jelly
  • a banana
  • cup of applesauce
  • dates or dried mango
  • cheerios

The purpose of this whole food pre-workout fueling is to top off your energy stores. This will help you to feel more energized in your workout, push a little harder, and last longer.

Give it a go in your next workout lasting 45 minutes or longer and email me back to let me know if you feel a difference!

Thanks for reading!

Availability

Hello! I am so excited to get to know you and help you in your journey. Please note that my first available new client start date is March 17th for private nutrition coaching.

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Freshen up your lunch with my meal prep friendly whole grain salad that is packed with protein and slow digesting carbs to keep you energized all day!

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HUGE thank you to the Interns!!

Massive shout out to my interns this month for all their help. From our 20 person cooking class hosted at the Ojai Valley Inn to helping me stay on top of creating content for social media.

You guys ROCK!!

Vanessa is completing her Masters and is a Dietetic Intern with Pepperdine University. She came on board with me for a few weeks to get supervised practice hours so she can become a Registered Dietitian in time.

Jack has been amazing to help as my sous chef and photographer for the cooking class.

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Have a rad day!

Eleanor Baker MS, RD, CSSD

Holistic Sports Dietitian | Elite Trail Runner

​Elevated Nutrition and Wellness​

Eleanor Baker MS, RDN, CSSD

Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics

Hello! My name is Eleanor and I am a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), founder of Elevated Nutrition and Wellness and the Sports Nutrition Consultant for UC Santa Barbara Athletics. Since 2016, I have helped athletes and active individuals fuel smarter, recover faster, and heal through simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle interventions. I combine my clinical expertise with a personalized, high-performance approach to help clients achieve lasting results so they can live happier and healthier lifestyles.

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