Nutrition for getting sexy arms isn’t too complex. Especially if you ignore all the fads.
Unfortunately, there are specific scenarios when advanced nutrition is needed. You can’t stick to the basics or else you may set back your sexy arm mission.
One such scenario is when you exercise very early in the day. This one is tricky because your body has been breaking down all night in the starved state.
So here are some guidelines for early morning workout nutrition:
1. First priority is to drink. Water, not booze! You are severely dehydrated when you wake up whether you feel it or not. So drink at least 2 cups of water immediately-do this before anything else. You also need to rehydrate or else you won’t be able to digest breakfast.
2. When the workout is 3 hours upon waking. Eat a complete and balanced breakfast. Don’t skimp here! Have a source of protein, carbs and fat. And if you want to take it to the next level, add in some vegetables.
3. Exercising 1 hour after rising. Two slices of whole grain bread with any type of nut butter should do. You could use almond butter, peanut butter, or my favorite, sunflower seed butter. Just make sure that your bread doesn’t have added sugar.
4. When the workout is 10 minutes upon waking. You could make your own shake with an easily digestible carb like maltodextrin or dextrose, and add in some casein protein. Alternatively, you could have a supplement like power gel.
Exercising right after waking up is not good for you. It’s simply too hard for the female body to digest food so quickly. If you do this, you’re most likely going to start exercising while still in the fasted state-not a good thing if you’re trying to get sexy arms! So try to give yourself at LEAST 30 minutes between eating and exercising in the morning.
