Hi guys, I've been exercising regularly for about a month now. I'm not trying to bulk up or something like that. I'm just trying to cut down those extra pounds, gain some muscle, and basically become stronger. My schedule: I do cardio for half an hour. And then I do weight lifting for about an hour. I have a major doubt. Should I eat anything before I exercise? See, I get up at 5:30 in the morning and I hit the gym at 6:30. I don't eat anything as I prefer an empty stomach while I exercise. However, a lot of fitness sites say that I should eat something light before working out to prevent muscle depletion. Is this true? If so, what do you recommend? I appreciate some input from you people. Thanks. PS: Noobs are not allowed to respond, as I myself is one. I prefer advice from people who know what they're talking about.