IN THIS WEEK
We begin the challenge with nutrition and sleep because without doing these two primary things well, the rest of the equation- your output in the gym and your daily life- will become ineffective.
What you eat and how you sleep matters.
Regularly consuming all three macronutrients- carbohydrates, fats and proteins- can help ensure normal muscle growth and development, while adequately fuelling you for day-to-day activities and athletic performance.
The perfect protocol is simply this train hard and fuel your body with good quality nutrition then recover with good quality sleep and rest days.
Do this consistently and your body will thank you.
Prioritising good quality solid hours of sleep should be at the top of your list.
Limiting excessive consumption of caffeine and alcohol should come a close second, as they both disrupt the body’s ability to recover and repair as we sleep.
No decision will pay off more than prioritizing your life and giving all your focus and energy to the things with the highest return- nutrition and sleep.
Tasks:
Water before coffee/tea in morning
Chew your food slowly and mindfully
Write out your food diary for the whole week- include breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, how much caffeine and water you’ve consumed - or log in My FitnessPal
Move your body- workout, stretch and/ or walk for 30mins+ everyday
No coffee after 12pm
Protein with every meal and snack
No fast food- only home prepared meals
Abstain from alcohol
Digital detox an hour before bedtime- turn off all phone notifications and set alarms
Read 5 pages or a chapter of a book instead of social media scrolling before bed