Should You Eat Before Your Workouts? Let’s Talk About It

Embrace Your Real

Julie Ledbetter

Health & Fitness, Fitness, Body, Mindset, Movement, Health, Acceptance, Macros, Love, Positivity, Nutrition, Loss, Weight

5 • 965 Ratings

🗓️ 7 August 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

Hey sis!
Let’s settle this once and for all: Do you need to eat before a workout?

You’ve probably heard all kinds of answers, some people swear by fasted training, others won’t touch a dumbbell without a snack first. So what’s the truth?

I’m giving you real-world tips you can use starting today, plus snack ideas that are quick, effective, and easy to digest.

Bottom line? Fueling is personal, but there’s also a strategy behind it. And I’m walking you through both.

Want to feel better in your workouts and get the results you’re working for? This episode is your guide.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking it all down based on your schedule, your goals, and your body. I walk you through:

When fasted workouts are fine—and when they might backfire
What to eat before training (without needing a full meal)
Why afternoon and evening workouts require fuel
What happens when you under-eat before a lift (and how to fix it)
And how to simplify your approach so your body feels strong and steady—without overthinking it

🎧 If this topic hits home, you’ll definitely want to listen to Episode 554: Why Understanding These 2 Types of Hunger Can Change Everything

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…

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Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Transcript

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0:00.0	Hey, hey, beautiful human. Can I steal five minutes of your time? I have something super important to share with you, but I promise I'll be really quick. You're listening to my weekly bonus episode of Embrace Your Real with me, Julie Labbetter. I'm about to give you a quick tip for building your confidence, honoring your body, and unconditionally loving your authentic self. Stay tuned. If you're ready to embrace a real. Let's get it. Let's go.
0:30.2	Hello and welcome back to Embrace a Real. Today we're going to be tackling a question that I get all
0:36.2	the time and that is should I eat before my workout?
0:39.7	And if you've ever felt confused or heard conflicting advice on this one, you are definitely not alone.
0:45.1	Some people swear by fast-head workouts.
0:47.2	Others say that you have to eat something before lifting or training.
0:50.3	So what is actually true?
0:52.0	Well, like with most things, the answer is it depends. So in this
0:56.4	episode, I'm going to be breaking down into two categories. And that's morning workouts and afternoon
1:02.1	or evening workouts. And so I'm going to walk you through what I personally do, what the science says,
1:06.4	and how to make the best choice for you and your goals. But before we dive in, I want to share this
1:10.7	review.
1:11.1	It comes from SS6590.
1:13.3	She says exactly what I needed.
1:15.7	Wow, listening to this podcast has been one of my favorite morning routines.
1:19.3	Julie gets it.
1:20.2	And hearing her explain things leaves me nodding in agreement.
1:23.5	Such little things she spins into an inspiring way that leaves me motivated and ready to take on the day.
1:29.1	I think that my favorite thing about this podcast is how relatable and real Julie makes it.
1:33.8	She is not trying to get you to be perfect, but embrace your real as the title suggests.
1:38.0	I highly recommend this podcast.
1:39.9	I love this so much.
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