I used to think trainers who programmed four-week training blocks with the same exercises, were just… boring and uncreative. They’d hand their clients the same workouts week after week, and I’d think, “Really? That’s it? Where’s the variety?” My AHDH brain told me I could NEVER work out like that! At that point in my life, I worked out all the time. I did a little barre, some strength/ bootcamp style classes, some cardio classes, some swimming, hiking, ice skating—you name it
If you’ve ever dragged yourself through a workout feeling flat or dizzy, chances are it wasn’t your training — it was your fuel. Meal timing isn’t about eating on a strict schedule; it’s about matching food to your body’s needs so you perform and recover better. Before your workout, think energy and stability. A small meal or snack with protein and carbs (like Greek yogurt with fruit or half a banana with nut butter) gives your muscles accessible fuel without a blood-sugar c