Gotothebeachmom and I think it could be useful to have a SoWell thread that focuses on working out to share ideas, support, etc. So, here's the first question.
I work out with a trainer (weights) because I feel I have to to be healthy, but I can't say I really enjoy it (though I do enjoy the benefits and I definitely plan to keep doing it twice a week, ideally for years). So, I figure that if I ate/drank certain things before the workout (not margaritas, though), I'd be more in the mood/ready for the workout. I read that drinking two cups of coffee about an hour before the workout gives energy (I may try that but I'm not really a coffee drinker - I prefer tea). Any other ideas for what to eat/drink that would help keep me energized throughout a 50-60 minute workout (and that would keep me from thinking whiny thoughts)?
I work out with a trainer (weights) because I feel I have to to be healthy, but I can't say I really enjoy it (though I do enjoy the benefits and I definitely plan to keep doing it twice a week, ideally for years). So, I figure that if I ate/drank certain things before the workout (not margaritas, though), I'd be more in the mood/ready for the workout. I read that drinking two cups of coffee about an hour before the workout gives energy (I may try that but I'm not really a coffee drinker - I prefer tea). Any other ideas for what to eat/drink that would help keep me energized throughout a 50-60 minute workout (and that would keep me from thinking whiny thoughts)?