What do I eat before a workout

What do I eat before a workout? I thought that I was supposed to eat carbs before and protein after. Can you please clarify this for me?

What you eat before and after a workout mostly depends on your goals. If you are struggling with fat loss, it is probably best to limit carbohydrates to after your workout as to not interfere with fat burning during your exercise session. And you should pair those carbohydrates with protein to promote recovery and the maintenance of calorie-burning lean muscle.
As for what to eat pre-workout (again, while attempting to lose fat), an amino-acid rich protein beverage (whey protein, for example) is a great choice as it is quickly digested and deters the breakdown of lean muscle during your workouts.
In short, pre-workout protein helps to maintain muscle mass while optimizing fat loss. Go with a whey protein shake about a half hour beforehand or some form of lean meat about an hour beforehand, as animal protein takes a bit longer to digest.
To your fat-loss success,Joel Marion