WORKOUT FOODS

From Hungry Girl: Here's what experts have said about eating before you exercise:
You should eat 30 to 45 minutes before you work out. Fueling your body with food pre-workout gives you the energy to exercise. The more energy you have, the harder you can work. And working hard burns calories!
Be aware of your calorie intake and how many you'll burn during your workout. Many people underestimate how many calories they consume and overestimate how many they burn. That's a bad combination.
Drink two to three glasses of water about 30 minutes to an hour before your workout. This will keep you hydrated and energetic. Keep drinking water throughout your workout, too.
Pay attention to your body and don't start working out if you're feeling hungry. After you're done, you'll want to make sensible food decisions. If you're starving, you'll be more likely to eat whatever’s available to you—bad idea.
HG's Top Eight Pre-Workout Snacks
1. Small banana: Has about 90 calories, less than 0.5 grams of fat and 2.5 grams of fiber (for a POINTS® value of 1).
2. Dr. Melina Protein Bars: Eat half or whole, depending on intensity of workout. Find them at drmelina.com. These have 180 calories, 5 to 6 grams of fat and 5 grams of fiber (for a POINTS value of 3).
3. Two cups of diced watermelon: Comes in at 90 calories, 0.5 grams of fat and 1 gram of fiber (for a POINTS value of 2).
4. One-quarter cup of blueberries and Yoplait Light Yogurt: Has 120 to 130 calories, less than 0.5 grams of fat and 1 gram of fiber (for a POINTS value of 2).
5. Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds, 100-calorie packs: Has 100 calories, 9 grams of fat and 2 grams of fiber (for a POINTS value of 2).
6. Lightfull Satiety Smoothies: For 90 calories, 0 to 0.5 grams of fat and 5 grams of fiber (for a POINTS value of 1).
7. One packet instant, plain oatmeal: Comes in at 100 to 150 calories, 1.5 grams of fat and 3 grams of fiber (for a POINTS value of 2).
8. One-half cup of freeze-dried fruit: Typically has about 60 to 70 calories, less than 0.5 grams of fat and one gram of fiber (POINTS® value of 1).