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TODAYāS LEVEL UP:
Coachās Corner: Donāt let the weekend undo your momentumāhereās how to stay in control
Weekend Strategy: 3 things to keep consistent even when life isnāt
Question from Our Readers: Does alcohol ruin my recoveryāand how much is too much?
Fit Trivia: Which Olympic champion famously skipped partying during his peak years and trained twice a dayāeven on weekends?
Donāt Let the Weekend Undo Your MomentumāHereās How to Stay in Control
You donāt need to be perfect over the weekendābut you do need to be present.
The biggest progress killer isnāt foodāitās checking out completely for two days and trying to restart from zero every Monday.
Hereās the move:
Anchor one healthy habit per dayāwalk, workout, or protein-packed breakfast
Plan indulgences (donāt pretend they wonāt happenājust stay intentional)
Donāt turn one āoff-planā meal into a lost weekend
Momentum isnāt built from perfectionāitās built from consistency in imperfect conditions.
FROM RYANāS DESK
Every goal demands a price. The question is: are you willing to pay it? Skip the junk, skip the excuses, skip the wasted time. Make the sacrifice now, so you can live the life most men only dream about later.
Weekend Strategy: 3 Things to Keep Consistent Even When Life Isnāt
You donāt need to track every macro or say no to every dinner invite.
Just keep these three consistent:
Protein ā Start the day with 30ā40g
Movement ā Walk daily or sneak in a short lift or hike
Sleep window ā Stay within 60ā90 mins of your normal bedtime/wake-up
These three alone will keep your body feeling regulated, strong, and in control, even when your routine bends.
Question from Our Readers:
"Does alcohol ruin my recoveryāand how much is too much?"
ā Andre, 46, from Nashville, TN
Alcohol doesnāt need to be completely off-limitsābut yes, it can mess with your results if youāre not smart about it.
Hereās how:
Lowers testosterone and protein synthesis
Disrupts sleep (even if it helps you fall asleep faster)
Increases cravings + decreases inhibition (double whammy)
Impacts hydration, which slows down recovery
What to do:
Limit to 1ā2 drinks, 1ā2x per week
Stick to clear spirits or dry wine (avoid sugary mixers)
Hydrate between drinks and before bed
Never lift heavy or do intense workouts hungover
Progress isnāt about cutting it all outāitās about knowing whatās worth it.
Fit Trivia: Which Olympic champion famously skipped partying during his peak years and trained twice a dayāeven on weekends?
Answer: Michael Phelps! With a training schedule that included up to 6 hours of swimming daily, Phelps stayed locked in while others relaxed. His discipline and routineāespecially over the weekendāare what made him the most decorated Olympian in history.
Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach
Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.
He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.
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