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First, getting some fresh air is a proven energy booster. Not only does getting into nature help you physically, but it also can give you a little mental reset – the change of scenery can give you a new perspective, help you destress and keep those hormones balanced. 

Ever feel like you’re out of touch with your body’s signals when it comes to when to eat, what to eat, and/or how much?  Guess what? You are not alone. It’s especially common if you’ve been following diets or restrictive eating patterns to lose or gain weight, or because of participating in sports that emphasize a certain “look” or use weight classes. Which reminds me of when my son was on the wrestling team. He only wrestled for one season because he didn’t like skipping dinner the night before a match to ensure he made weight.

The whole idea of a pre-workout snack is to give your body the right amount of fuel to make it through your workout feeling strong, without a rumbling stomach by the end that sends you reaching for something not on plan before you get home for your next meal.

What’s up party people, it’s Phyllis Thompson here and today, I am going to explain what I personally do before my workouts to help you put together your perfect pre workout routine..  I get asked about this a lot … so I figured I’d walk you through exactly what I do!  The good news is that it’s actually a lot less complicated than you might think! Before I get into all of the details, if you don’t already know me, I’m Phyllis Thompson with Beastmom Fitness, and I help busy moms 40 and up lose weight, defy aging and balance...