True or False: More Weight Is Lost By Running on an Empty
Stomach You know that exercise is important, but there is a lot
of conflicting advice out there concerning the “right” way to
work out. One question that often arises is, “Will I lose more
weight if I go running on an empty stomach?” Although in theory
you may burn more fat this way, total calorie burn is about the
same as eating a light snack before you exercise. Also, workouts
on an empty stomach tend to be cut short because of hunger or
lack of energy. The type of workout you do, the time of day you
do it, and the length of time you spend at it are all important
factors in choosing when to eat in relation to your workout.
Evidence for the Health Claim Early-morning runners may not have
time to eat before they exercise. As long as their workout is
around 30 minutes long and does not include strength training,
not eating beforehand could be beneficial. This is because when
you wake up in the morning, your stomach is empty and your
carbohydrate reserve