I like to eat a small meal a couple of hours before I work out. So in your position, I would reduce the size of my meals, and eat a small lunch, a small supper by 4:00, and then dinner afterwards.
I feel great about two hours after a small meal, so this works well for me. However, not everyone likes that, and many people have schedules that don't accomodate a bunch of small meals. In that case, I'd go with what I think is the most common recommendation for a pre-workout snack: little-to-no fat, moderate-to-no protein, and plenty of carbs. For me, fruit like an apple or banana fit the bill perfectly. For me, ncmatt's recommendations, if they're meant to be eaten immediately before a workout, don't really work -- I'm more likely to eat those foods hours before my workout, not immediately before. Different strokes, though.
I would strongly recommend that you try out different foods to see what works for you. It'll probably work best with something a bit sugary, like fruit, immediately before.
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