About Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD Expertise I have been a registered dietitian since 1992 and am also an Ohio licensed Dietitian. My educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Technology (Nutrition) from Bowling State University in Bowling Green, OH. I currently own a consulting business called Nutrition Focus that specializes in consulting and counseling in the fields of nutrition and weight loss. My knowledge and reliability is proven by my experience as most recently a National Corporate Dietitian for 3 major weight loss companies, as a Foodservice Director/ Clinical Dietitian for a large nursing home, as a Foodservice Manager at a Community Hospital and as a Dietetic Technician at another hospital. I can answer basic nutrition questions, questions on behavior management as it relates to weight loss and weight management and questions on losing weight and keeping weight off. I do offer personal counseling services if your problem needs more individual attention. I can answer any question for you where NUTRITION is the FOCUS!
Question I have started to jog in the mornings (6:00am) for about 1 hour and before I go I try to have something to eat and my vitamins but I seem to not have as much energy as I would like, what would you suggest I do to have energy for my morning routine?
thank you,
Elvia
Answer Some people can eat immediately before exercising and others need at least an hour after a meal because of the stomach discomfort of eating and than jogging or exercising. For this reason it is best to have something light and still leave a little time between the two. It is important to eat something as your blood sugar is low from not eating all night and you need to get it up for energy. Usually a meal of protein and carbohydrate can help enhance your energy level and even speed up recovery. Something such as peanut butter on bread, 1/2 sandwich, yogurt, a piece of fruit, a protein bar such as the "Balance Bar", or even just sipping on a sports drink can help. Use your judgement and listen to your body and you will work out the timing of eating and than exercising. To help your muscles recover and to replace their glycogen stores, eat a meal that contains both protein and carbohydrates within two hours after your exercise session if possible.
Kim Tessmer, RD LD
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