Pamela Nisevich Bede, MS, RD

Break from the deepest rut, the densest fog ever and sidestep mindlessly wandering from one empty calorie, one maintenance workout to the next. It’s time to punch the reset button and pursue your best self.

Trying to crank through a workout can be near impossible when your tank is chronically on empty. It’s time to leave the rundown-brain-fog-can’t-crank-out-another-rep feeling behind. Implement some of these expert tips to keep energy levels high and the fitness gains coming.

If you don’t know where you’re going, any path can get you there. If you don’t outline your nutrition goals, any plate can get you there. But you’re taking on this challenge because you’re looking for change. It’s time to define your “why” and map out making goals a reality.

Whether you’re aiming for performance, health or weight goals, you need to clear the nutritional clutter. Fine-tuning and finessing your macronutrient mix is a great place to start. It’s not simple to find the perfect mix, so trial and error is expected and encouraged! Experiment until you find an achievable and sustainable blend that delivers the results you’ve been working for. Here’s how to start your search.