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    Nutrition and early morning training

    A few months ago I started training first thing in the morning. I knock back some coffee and creatine then lift. Been making good progress, and I have enough physical and mental energy for my training.

    I�m wondering if I�m leaving something on the table by not getting some protein in before I lift. Is there a �best?approach?

    Also, after I train I eat protein and a big dose of carbs. I keep the fat low for that meal. Does it matter when I get my fat grams?

    I�m 47, male, 5?1? 225.

    Current best lifts are:

    Squat 360 (previous best was 395 but fixing some form issues)
    DL 440
    BP 267
    OHP 185

    Current macros p/c/f are 225/360/80 (with 35-40g fiber per day)

    Thanks for your time and your work on this forum. It�s been incredibly helpful!
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    #2
    If you're making progress, which you stated you were, just keep doing what you're doing. Are you training for strength or are you training to add mass?

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      #3
      I train Monday to Friday at 2:30A on an empty stomach. I eat a Pop Tart post workout. Hehehe.

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        Originally posted by derrickhulsey View Post
        A few months ago I started training first thing in the morning. I knock back some coffee and creatine then lift. Been making good progress, and I have enough physical and mental energy for my training.

        I�m wondering if I�m leaving something on the table by not getting some protein in before I lift. Is there a �best?approach?

        Also, after I train I eat protein and a big dose of carbs. I keep the fat low for that meal. Does it matter when I get my fat grams?

        I�m 47, male, 5?1? 225.

        Current best lifts are:

        Squat 360 (previous best was 395 but fixing some form issues)
        DL 440
        BP 267
        OHP 185

        Current macros p/c/f are 225/360/80 (with 35-40g fiber per day)

        Thanks for your time and your work on this forum. It�s been incredibly helpful!
        Not saying you are old but at your age you definitely need to focus on fiber intake especially using proteins. Take fish oil too.

        If u are going to intake carbs especially any sugars, do it in the morning before you workout with some coffee. Once u are done focus on good fats as snacks. High Fat/protein diets can = heart disease so remember to have fiber.

        Oh, and drink a lot of water. Coffee and protein will dry you out quick.

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