Is it better to eat before or after lifting?

as far as results go (fat loss, size gain, strength etc) meal timing is largely irrelevant and entirely up to you
do whatever fits your daily schedule and preferences the best

preworkouts are a joke, if you honestly can't muster up the energy to workout, take a caffeine pill. but you should simply be able to do it though will alone. caffeine addiction is no joke.
eating afterwards does not really matter, though personally I find eating eggs/greek yogurt as fast as possible after working out to help with recovery. but studies have shown it doesn't matter, so long as you do eat and get your calories and protein in

>>41985800
I never mentioned preworkouts, I just wanna know if I should bother to eat before a workout.

>>41985550
For me, what makes the most sense is to hit the gym about 3 hours after you've eaten. And then after workout eat your next meal. But whatever you do should be irrelevant as >>41985745 said. I do think you shouldn't eat a big meal right before a workout though. As I said wait 2-3 hours first.

>>41985800
>heh, look at me I don't need preworkout because I am superior
I used to go to the gym without preworkout for a year or so when I was younger. Preworkout has made my workouts 10x better. It's not about needing it, it's about improving your workout.

I think the only trouble of eating first then hitting the weights straight away is that your stomach is still processing whatever you ate, same way you shouldn't hit the water straight away after eating.

You would think it makes sense to eat after doing a workout so your muscles get more of that good stuff that heals the rips. But I am no expert on the subject

>>41985550
I would just make sure you don't eat to close to your workout. You don't want to have to take a dump mid work out. I would always feel weak when I did that.
Now I make sure if I eat before my workout it is always 2hrs and not a lot of food.

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>>41985550
Eat at least 2 meals before lifting.

Eat at least 1 big meal after.

Have pre, intra and post shakes.

Try to limit carbs to the meals on each side of the workout.

Dont forget your vitamins.

>>41985550
1) Timing is irrelevant.
2) You'll workout easier on a empty stomach. If you're digesting your performance will be hampered.
3) You're welcome.

>>41988242
>at least 2 meals before
>pre,intra and post shakes
Shut up.

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> Is it better to eat before or after lifting?
Yes