This is such a great app. I was just wondering if there is a pre-workout supplement I could take before the gym. Any supplements you can recommend?

Thanks so much!!

What kind of supplement are you looking for? My dietitian and exercise physiologist said no pre-workout food or supplement is necessary unless you are doing a serious weights workout, in which case you should have something with 5-10 grams or so of carbs prior to your workout in order to fuel your muscles. I usually have a piece of dried fruit in those instances. Then after a weights workout, something with protein and carbs, like a protein shake made with honey vanilla almond milk, or a regular (low carb) protein shake with another piece of dried fruit.

I don't do supplements, but I do make sure to have Protein at least 30 minutes before working out and immediately after. I also try to have the bulk of my carbs then as well. However I only do complex carbs.

My typical workout routine is a protein shake with 1 scoop of Protein powder, ¼ - ½ cup of Fage 0% greek yogurt and whatever mixins I feel like. Sometimes that a tablespoon of almond butter, sometimes a ¼ cup of fruit like pineapples, strawberries or peaches, or a ½ and orange. Depending on my mood I may add some flax powder for added Fiber, or a handful of raw spinach or ¼ cup if frozen. I add enough Water to mix and toss the whole thing in the nutrabullet. Often I end up drinking half before I workout and the other half post workout. My morning workout is and hour of aquafit and 30 minutes run/walking in the pool. This also counts as my Breakfast. After this I drink water until it's time for lunch. I get in 30 - 38 gms of protein this way.

most pre workout supplements are made for weightlifting types who have not enough body mass to convert to energy or to muscle. that aint us surely. also they are LOADED with caffeine. Like very very very high levels of caffeine, not very safe for most bariatric patients.

The key is having your protein within 30 minutes following an intense workout.