03/27/2026
I used to always work out on an empty stomach because eating beforehand would make me feel sluggish or give me a cramp.
Fasted did feel better — technically.
It wasn’t until I started running longer distances (8km+) that I began eating beforehand and noticed I felt faster, stronger, just better overall.
The sluggish feeling I used to get wasn’t necessarily from eating too much — more so from not being used to fueling before movement.
Digestion needs support to work optimally — just like muscles that are trained over time.
I’ll share some of my favourite pre-workout snacks soon — if you have any go-to ideas, drop them below, I’d love to try them.