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"Hi girls, Knowing what to eat before hitting the gym or playing sports can be tricky. You don&amp;#039;t want to go through the day hungry, but don&amp;#039;t want to feel weighed down while you&amp;#039;re working out either. If you&amp;#039;re hungry, eat! The key is knowing what foods will weigh you down versus what foods will give you the energy you need. Keep these tips in mind while planning your meals to get the most out of your workout! - If your workout is more than a couple hours away, go for a meal packed with carbs and protein, like a turkey sandwhich. The carbs will keep your energy up and protein will give you that extra push to go your hardest later. Avoid foods that are high in fat like potato chips or sweets. You&amp;#039;ll crash and your workout won&amp;#039;t be as great. - If it&amp;#039;s less than an hour before your workout but you&amp;#039;re hungry, go for a snack that will digest quickly, like an energy bar. It&amp;#039;s also important to stay hydrated even before you start your workout, so a smoothie is a great snack choice too. Head to 17FitClub.com for more tips!      Do you have a fave pre-workout snack? Share it in the comments! xoxo, Jessica "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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