by Mike Geary,
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Truth About Abs.com

I wanted to tackle a question that I received recently from a subscriber. I’ve had similar questions from several people, so I thought this might be of interest to you. It has to do with pre-workout energy drinks, and morning workouts on an empty stomach.

Q: “Hi Mike. I was hoping you could give me some advice about my morning workouts. Because of my busy day, I find that the only time I can realistically squeeze my workouts in is in the mornings before work. My problem is that if I don’t eat anything, I have no energy during my workout and I feel really weak and sluggish. On the other hand, if I eat even just a bowl of cereal or bagel, I end up getting cramps during my workout. Any suggestions you have, I would really appreciate. Thanks,
Brian F., Calgary, Canada”

A: First of all, if you’re really serious about getting lean for good, I’d recommend ditching the bagels and cereal altogether unless they are truly high-fiber whole grain varieties (sprouted grain is actually the best option). Otherwise, they are just empty refined carbs that will only add blubber to the old belly! Weight Loss Diet Tips