Hi Frond,

I learned something recently that I couldn't wait to share with you: On Mel Robbin's podcast, Dr. Stacy Sims explains that if you're working out on an empty stomach OR on a single cup of black coffee, don't. You need to eat a little something within the first half hour of waking up.

Women and men have fundamentally different metabolic responses to fasted training (working out while fasting). Let me share some eye-opening facts about why that morning bite matters so much for women.

According to Dr. Stacy Sims, expert in female physiology, women NEED to eat within 30 minutes of waking up. This isn't just about hunger – it's about providing our bodies with the essential fuel needed for proper hormonal function and muscle preservation. Scientific research backs this up (here is a CNN article that deep dives into the science)! 
More importantly, experts warn that fasted training can disrupt female hormones in the long term. It negatively impacts glycemic control throughout the day, leading to blood sugar crashes that can trigger overeating. It also disrupts leptin and ghrelin – crucial hormones that regulate our appetite and maintain a healthy body weight.

Try incorporating a Daily Bite into your morning routine and notice how your energy levels, performance, and post-workout recovery transform when you properly fuel your body.

I’d love to hear how this works for you! How do your workouts feel with proper morning fuel? Has anyone else discovered the power of breaking the fasted training myth?

Here's to honoring our bodies' unique needs.