what kind of food should i be eating before and after i lift? Also before and after cardio? I usualy wake up eat some oatmeal and go to the gym come home and eat a can of tuna, a half cup of cottage cheese, and a banana. I've heard you should only have protien before and after cardio and for lift days should have protein and carbs before and after. Should i skip on the oatmeal and banana for those meals on cardio days?

Please try searching through the forums as there is TONS of reading available to you!

My opinion:

PRE-WEIGHTS:
Protein/Carbs

POST-WEIGHTS:
Protein/Carbs (this is my day's biggest carb-meal)

PRE-CARDIO:
Nothing

POST-CARDIO:
Nothing, or only protein and fat

This is what I like; you will get many opinions and thoughts and all make valid points.

I've heard you should only have protien before and after cardio and for lift days should have protein and carbs before and after. Should i skip on the oatmeal and banana for those meals on cardio days?
My opinion is yes, skip the oatmeal and banana on the cardio workouts.