13/05/2026
Doing exercise without eating first — often called “fasted cardio” — isn’t a good idea if your goal is to get lean while also supporting healthy hormone function. 🛑
If you’re trying to lose weight, eating before a workout might seem counterintuitive 🤔 — but having a small snack (~200 calories) no less than 30 minutes beforehand can actually help support your metabolism, improve fat burning, and preserve or build lean muscle. 💪
These are some of my favourite, real food, pre-workout snacks all ~200 calories:
1️⃣ 3/4 cup zero fat Greek yogurt + 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts + 1/3 cup blueberries + 1/3 cup raspberries
2️⃣ ~12 almonds + 1 medium banana
3️⃣ 1 tablespoon tahini + 2 medjoul dates
4️⃣ 1/2 cup porridge + 1 tablespoons raisins + 125ml semi/skimmed milk
👉Swipe right for the nutritional information. 🤓
Note the mix of carbohydrate, protein and fat in each option helps to promote the following benefits:
✅ Feeling energized and happier during your workout.
✅ Enhancing muscle adaptations and fitness gains.
✅ Supporting hormone balance.
LMK in the comments your favourite real food snack combos! 👇
