Eat first then exercise or exercise first then eat?

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I'm going out for an hour's brisk walk in 10 mins but don't know whether to have breakfast first or eat when I come back.

I do feel a bit hungry but an apple would probably be enough until later.

Any suggestions?

I'd have the apple and go, then have breakfast later

For walking I don't think it matters before or after. I can't eat 2 hours before a run without feeling uncomfortable....also depends on how much you eat I suppose. Either way have a large glass of water before you go.

Thanks for the replies!

I had an apple and a big glass of water. I then needed a wee half way round the park which made me walk faster to get home !!

I got told by a trainer from biggest loser to eat after not before.

The "Fat Family Tree" Programme on C4 would suggest that exercise before eating would have a better effect. Exercise means that you absorb less fat from the food you eat into your bloodstream.

If I'm doing intensive exercise then I normally eat something fairly substantial about 2/3 hours before as I find it gives me enough energy to exercise and I don't come out ravenous and overeat/choose crap which can happen if I leave it till after. Moderate exercise I either have something small before like some fruit or just eat afterwards.

Not sure if that's the best from a weight loss point of view but it works for me!

I was told by a fancy pants personal trainer to the celebs (who also does some classes at my job [lucky] ) to workout before eating as it has a better effect (but I didn't understand why ). However, I just can't do it. I feel all weak and wobbly and low blood sugar and just feel really sick the more I workout from needing food, so I always have a light breakfast first. Guess it depends what works for you.