[Lynch]

Newbie here trying to REALLY get in shape this time ! I'm 36, 6'2, 175- I'm a house-painter, very active all day. I'm up by 5:30 and start working out in my basement about an hour later. Now I just have 2 cups of coffee and workout for less than an hour. After my shower, I'll have a protein drink (mixed w/ water) I know I should probably have a quick something before my workout, but WHAT and HOW LONG before I start working out ?? I REALLY want to add some mass this year as I've been this weight my whole life (fast metabolism, because I eat a lot and not so healthy all the time) Aftrer reading posts on this forum all day yesterday, I know I MUST eat lots of good protein all day long.
Any suggestions for quick pre and post workout meals ? Do I even need a pre-workout snack- I'm always wide awake by the time I start working out ? Thanks a lot guys- will definately be back with more posts !!