Yeah, you definitely have to experiment with food here, but you DO want a little somethin' before lifting. If you'll be lifting at least an hour after eating, then have a regular meal (protein, fat, perhaps some carbs if you want--something "slow" like oatmeal).
If you'll be lifting within an hour of eating, or if you have a problem lifting with food in your stomach, then try the whey protein shake. Even just 20-30g of protein powder in water is fine. It is fast digesting, gives an insulin spike too, so it may be all you need for a good workout. If you're still having a hard time getting through your lifting, you can experiment with "faster" carbs, like the smarties (american) or some gatorade or something like that. Along with the whey protein!
After workout, if you can eat a regular meal within the next 2 hours, you're fine. If not, then it'd be a good idea to take some more whey powder but slow it down with some fat.
Hardboiled eggs are perfectly fine here, too, but at 7gP per egg, you'll want to eat like 3. These aren't optimal for pre workout (anything less than an hour away) nutrition, by the way--fat slows digestion.
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Originally Posted by Cleave
This morning I got up at 5, downed a big glass of water, had one cup of coffee along the way (set on timer overnight to brew at 5,) and was at the gym at 5:30 when they opened. I really don't want to get up at 4:30 just to work in breakfast. I think I can make the 5am time work.
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Add a scoop of whey protein powder to the water and you're good to go. Coffee is also excellent.
Check prices and protein/carb/fat levels--the EAS may be more expensive than a regular whey protein isolate or concentrate blend.