food before cardio/lifting
I have read numerous people indicate that eating a low GI carb such as oatmeal 60-90 minutes before lifting will not matter, as it takes a lot longer for the body to digest it and be able to use the carbs. If this is the case, why do cardio on an empty stomach, or why not eat some oats when you wake up and then do cardio immediately following? It seems like the advice is trying to have it both ways.
I eat oats about an hour before lifting in the morning. I've read that the body will burn carbs at a faster rate when it needs energy badly, such as when lifting. I've also read that the first meal after a fasted state is burned up pretty quickly. I don't think I have ever tried lifting without carbs beforehand. Anyone try it both ways for an extended period of time? I guess this really should only be asked to those who lift in the morning, shortly after they wake up and prior to any cardio.