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TODAYāS LEVEL UP:
Coachās Corner: Fuel for performanceāwhat to eat before and after your workouts
Mindset Shift: Donāt rely on disciplineābuild systems
Question from Our Readers: Is caffeine helping or hurting my workouts?
Fit Trivia: What actor was told he was ātoo skinnyā for an action role before adding 30 pounds of muscle in 6 months?
Fuel for PerformanceāWhat to Eat Before and After Your Workouts
You wouldnāt try to drive cross-country on an empty tankāso stop trying to lift heavy or burn fat without fuel. Pre- and post-workout nutrition can make or break your performance and recovery.
Hereās a simple approach:
Before your workout (30ā90 minutes):
Protein + slow-digesting carbs
Examples: eggs + oats, chicken + rice, protein shake + banana
After your workout (within 60 minutes):
Protein + faster carbs (to refill glycogen + kickstart recovery)
Examples: whey protein + fruit, Greek yogurt + honey, steak + sweet potato
Skip the gimmicks. Fuel with real food, and your results will show.
FROM RYANāS DESK
Excuses are comfortable; results are earned. Stop talking about what you āshouldā do and start doing it. Action compounds over time. The man who moves, even imperfectly, gets stronger, fitter, and sharper than the one who waits for the perfect moment.
Mindset Shift: Donāt Rely on DisciplineāBuild Systems
Motivation fades. Discipline drains. But systems carry you through.
If youāre tired of starting over.
Hereās what works better:
Schedule workouts like meetings.
Keep go-to meals on rotation.
Meal prep once, eat right all week.
Keep your gym clothes visible.
Automate hydration with a set water bottle routine.
You donāt need to be āmotivatedā when your environment and routines make it easy to win.
Question from Our Readers:
"Is caffeine helping or hurting my workouts?"
ā Travis, 46, from Kansas City, MO
Caffeine is one of the most researched, effective supplements out thereābut like anything, it comes down to how you use it.
It helps boost energy, focus, and performance
Too much = jittery, anxious, or poor sleep
Caffeine too late in the day = recovery suffers
Use it like this:
100ā200mg (a cup of coffee or pre-workout) about 30ā60 minutes before training
Cut it off 6ā8 hours before bed
Consider cycling off caffeine every 4ā6 weeks to reset sensitivity
Caffeine is a toolājust donāt let it become a crutch.
Fit Trivia: What actor was told he was ātoo skinnyā for an action role before adding 30 pounds of muscle in 6 months?
Answer: Chris Evans! Before becoming Captain America, Evans was known for lean, athletic roles. But when Marvel came knocking, he packed on size through heavy lifting and smart eatingāproving that you can transform with the right plan (and consistency).
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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