Preparing for the week ahead involves meticulously organizing pre-workout strawberry protein shakes in graduated ball jars, ensuring that each portion is perfectly measured for convenience. Almond milk is stored separately, ready to be mixed with a cordless immersion blender for a smooth and refreshing start to the day. It makes it very easy to clean as compared to a large blender or inconsistency of a metal shaker ball.
Alongside, a variety of flavors of overnight oats are prepped to serve as a nourishing post-workout meal, packed with a generous dose of protein to kickstart recovery. As each day has a color associated with it, I also get these in random flavors that span the ROYGBIV theme as not to allow myself to get attached to the flavor. The sweat treat post workout is the reward for a job well earned, but I am careful not to get these just because they taste good. They are balanced to top off my stomach and provide even and sustained blood sugar levels in the morning. It’s the intentionality and thoughtful preparation sets a solid foundation for maintaining energy and focus throughout the week, while allowing my muscle memory to take over so I have reduced cognitive load going through the motions of the morning.
There’s also just something so satisfying about having a system and seeing the progress throughout the week as I knock off each day, killing the cups one by one as I imagine myself in 175 days summiting Mt. Solitude.
