Should You Eat Before Or After A Walk?

Let’s be honest, weight loss ain’t happening without physical exercise.

And couch potatoes, as we are, have to make changes in their daily routines and just make time for physical activity. You don’t need to sign up for a year membership at your local gym right away. Um, do you know anyone who’s used their year membership, like, someone who’s used it entirely? That’s what we thought…

Walking is the easiest way to start being physically active. You don’t need to buy any special clothes or gear, just your regular comfortable clothes and shoes and you’re ready to go. And what about food? When should you eat?

Walking after meals

• Light to moderate activity after meals can boost your metabolism. However, heavy meals and vigorous walking don’t really work well together, since when our heart tries to digest large meals it ends up pumping twice as hard.
• Eating before walking may aid insomnia.
• A small study shows that having a meal right before going for a walk for 30 minutes can be beneficial for weight loss.

Walking before meals

• Walking prior to meals can help you reduce appetite, and eventually your food intake.

Anyway, you have to choose whatever option is comfortable for you. Just don’t forget to hydrate and drink water after walking!