Hi, everyone! I'm learning so much from this site!!!

I've read Nat's post to another question about why carbs are important prior to workout and what cortisol does...VERY interesting! But my quesion is.... why does the book say to work out on an empty stomach?

I want to do this correctly, but I'm real confused about a lot of the details....as you can see.

I'm doing Atkins, and i've already posted a new thread on details concerning my WOE and current (unavoidable) workout with dance..... etc., but could someone clarify this for me??....

...carbs before workout, yes or no? Any special kind of carbs---starchy, green, fruit???

Also.. fruit: I can't find any berries, not even strawberries in my area... I mean NO ONE has them! What else can I have (I'm on Atkins as well, so scared to add illegal fruits).

Thanks so much for your help all!!!!