 [ Symptoms ] flu symptoms is it possible to have the flu if you are not running a fever i have all of the symptoms including body aches my skin hurts if you touch it but my thermometer keeps saying my temp is normal [ Disease ] while it is a good thing to eat before exercise eating in the morning will depend upon how much exercise you are getting if you are going for a 30 minute run first thing you may be able to skip it but if you are working hard for over an hour you will need some energy such as a carbohydrate rich small banana toast or half of an energy bar try different strategies to see what works best for you does that fuel first thing give you more energy or does it bother your stomach with time and trial and error you will figure it out see this webmd article for more on what to eat before during and after exercise congrats on your commitment to exercise