Have you skipped breakfast before a run, thinking it supercharges fat burning? Let's separate fact from fiction.
Scientific research doesn't back this up. A study from the University of Leuven, for instance, found no difference in fat burning between fasted and fed groups during exercise. Food—especially carbohydrates—fuels your workouts effectively. Eating beforehand lets you train longer and harder while avoiding dizziness or lightheadedness.
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Even if fasted exercise temporarily increases fat oxidation, your body compensates by slowing carbohydrate burn, preserving those sugars. Want to lose weight? The key is simple: burn more calories than you consume.
