When To Work Out To Burn Fat

I had a question this morning from a great patient about when it is best to workout and what to eat prior to exercise.

Here is my reply.

It seems we are getting many people excited to try to rev up the metabolism, I hope all of you reading are learning. Please share stories here, with question. I will do my best to reply.

Here is my note back to Paul.

Hey Paul,

Great to hear from you.

I will post your question on the blog at a later date because it is one worth discussing for
many people have the question of when is the best time to exercise and food or no food.

Complicated questions when you look deep into them.

As for first thing in the morning.

It is my only time to get it done.
Also best time to burn belly fat.

I used to workout on a protein shake, and one right after I workout,

But recently switched to working out on an empty stomach.

I though I would have a problem, but I find I get great workouts.

It is best to eat at least a few nuts or something very light, light an egg white, and wait a few minutes then start.

You can do a protein drink first.

After study lately in order to burn fat (not grow the biggest muscle), the evidence points
to working out on an empty stomach.

But either way.

Just do what works for you.

Have fun.

Set the goal in small chunks give yourself the reason you want to succeed.

Keep in touch with the blog, and we can help a lot of people get fit.

Dr. B

www.44andfatnomore.blogspot.com






> From: duralift@verizon.net
> To: benezrachiropractic@gmail.com
> Subject: RE: First Questions about my 44andfatnomore fitness blog.
> Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:17:20 -0400
>
> Hey Dr. Ben,
>
> Up at 4:30 am? You are my hero!
>
> I usually did not do well in the past when I tried to work-out in the
> morning, but I haven't tried it in several years. You are one of an
> increasing number of people who have told me they work-out first thing in
> the morning - before all the problems of the day crop up. It seems to be a
> successful action and a common denominator to many people's work-out
> success.
>
> My question is, do you eat prior to working-out, and, if so, what do you
> eat? I know I couldn't work-out in the morning w/o food as I would get low
> blood sugar quickly.
>
> I agree with what you said about having a big enough why. Without a strong
> purpose, no one will ever make it to any goal they choose. Purpose is the
> force within us which pushes us through obstacles towards our goal. If it
> is not present or not strong enough, the obstacles will stop you.
>
> Great e-mail - I'm going back to the gym!
>
> Regards,
> Paul Scherzer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: benezrachiropractic@gmail.com [mailto:benezrachiropractic@gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 7:24 PM
> To: duralift@verizon.net
> Subject: First Questions about my 44andfatnomore fitness blog.
>
> log onto our new community blog.
>
>
>
> www.44andfatnomore.blogspot.com
>
>
>
> Hey Everyone,
>
>
>
> I received a great question: I will post it below, but take out the names in
> case they did not want names shared.
>
>
>
> Hey Doc,
>
> Its your patient .... and once again my back is out. In Jan. I made the same
> realization that you did and decided to change. I started cooking and eating
> healthier and when I did go to the gym I found it hard to do for a long
> period of time. I had a trainer etc but my weight and health were the
> culprits. I went to a dr. and found I have high cholesterol and on the
> border of diabetes. Losing weight will help all of the above. I will be 48
> in Sept.
>
> So now I am taking it serious and need to lose 25+lbs. So tell what have you
> done to help yourself?
>
>
>
> Great First Question,
>
>
>
> I asked my wife Chris to help with this one, and since I only have a minute
> before we start watching a movie on
>
> this Sunday night, she nailed it.
>
>
>
> To Reach My Goal I had to have a big enough reason why!
>
>
>
> That was it. I needed to really want it. What was my reason, I believe it
> is simple.
>
>
>
> I love to have fun. I love to play with my kids, and do things with my
> wife. I love taking care of you, my patients,
>
> and I want to be in great shape for all of these reasons.
>
>
>
> So, how did I start.
>
>
>
> I stopped making excuses and looking for reasons for life to get in the way
> of my workouts, and put my workouts first.
>
>
>
> I never need an alarm, so it was getting my butt up early, like 4:30am, and
> getting to the gym by 5am and back home to help with the kids by 6am or
> 6:15am.
>
>
>
> That was the start.
>
>
>
> I would love to hear each of you post some stories about what make you say
> enough, and starts you on your way to being fit. Let's make this a
> wonderful, welcome community of success stories.
>
>
>
> I will do all I can to help.
>
>
>
> Dr. B
>