I’m just like you Dan. I get up at 4:30 and get into the gym because I leave early for work each day. I don’t eat until about 30 min after my workout. If I did eat, I wouldn’t want much more than a power bar before depending on the workout I’m doing It’s not ideal anymore with my schedule, but it still works most days. I’m also feeling the strain and trying to lift more in the evenings.