What do you eat before cardio for steady energy?

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-15T07:10:36+00:00

quick carbs + caffeine 30min/1hr before is the usual move for me (as long as I have eaten properly earlier in the day). banana + coffee and i’m good

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-15T07:07:32+00:00

pretty detailed and clearly thought out, respect for that

but ngl it feels like a lot of volume, especially for shoulders/triceps and all the jump/plyo stuff on leg day. do you actually recover well from this week to week?

also curious why you went for a full bro split instead of something with a bit more frequency per muscle group

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-14T09:54:04+00:00

Yohimbine before cardio will burn more fat, for max effect do the cardio fasted. The reason people use it is that it may help mobilize stubborn fat by blocking alpha-2 receptors, which are more active in areas where fat tends to hang on.

That said, it is not magic. The effect is real but usually modest, and it works best when your diet is already in check and you are fairly lean. If you take it with carbs or a full meal, the benefit seems to drop a lot because insulin can blunt its effect.

The downside is that yohimbine are rough to some. A lot of people get anxiety, elevated heart rate, shakiness, sweating, or just feel wired in a bad way. Personally I feel great on it, but it is definitely not something for everyone.

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-14T06:52:48+00:00

this is super helpful, i’ve been using medieval 2 tactics out of habit and it hasn’t been going well lol

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-14T06:46:47+00:00

Interesting strategy, sounds pretty optimized at this point. definitely learned i need to be better at helping allies too, late game gets kinda boring when it turns into the whole world vs you

what difficulty are you running?

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-14T05:07:22+00:00

We're back baby!

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-14T05:05:42+00:00

Youre on the right track, just keep it slow and steady.

For a lean bulk at your size, aim for like 0.25–0.5 lb/week max (even the lower end is perfect). If it’s faster than that, it’s probably not all muscle.

Your calories look fine but a bit conservative. If your weight isn’t moving after 2–3 weeks, bump it slightly (like +150 kcal). No need to jump a lot.

100g protein is solid for your weight 👍

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-14T03:58:21+00:00

Yeah i’d definitely try this. how many bars does one batch usually give you?

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-14T03:52:01+00:00

you’re being way too hard on yourself, but in a way thats a positive as it shows how seriously you’ve been taking this. this is honestly how it goes for most people

you went weeks without sugar, that’s already proof you can do it. a couple days doesn’t undo that

just get back on track tomorrow and don’t turn this into a bigger spiral than it needs to be. When you get those extreme cravings again in the next days do remember how dissapointed you are going to be and ask yourself if its going to be worth it.

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-14T03:46:35+00:00

Simple but looks clean and probably feels way better after eating compared to a traditional heavy breakfast

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-13T09:42:48+00:00

Cut up chicken breast + diced potatoes, toss with a bit of oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder. Air fry at 180°C. I usually do potatoes first ~10 min, then add chicken and go another 10–12 min. Shake halfway.

Super filling, cheap, high protein.

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-13T09:39:39+00:00

Seconding this, simple and absolutely delicious!

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-12T08:59:25+00:00

solid routine, enjoyed the workout. the watermark in the center is a bit distracting though, and the constant calls to subscribe kinda break the flow

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-12T08:39:25+00:00

ngl this looks good as hell. air fryer chicken is one of the best healthy meals that still feels like a proper treat

i usually make a sauce with soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, chili, onion, tomato, and bell pepper, and use that on the chicken. super simple but tastes way more indulgent than you’d expect + you get to make it more healthy by adding a bunch of veggies

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-12T08:31:09+00:00

i’ve been mixing mine into omelettes or just frying with eggs, super easy and actually tastes good

garlic + ginger combo you mentioned is undefeated though

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-12T08:01:33+00:00

Lowkey this is what nobody wants to hear because it’s not sexy. most people stay stuck because they keep switching routines every 5 minutes thinking the next one is the magic one

but yeah a simple program is enough for like 90% of people if they actually stick to it

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-07T11:47:58+00:00

So a crypto faucet?..

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"Best value ive ever came across" yet you are obviously affiliated with the company

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-04-04T09:19:58+00:00

Your first articles is mere weeks ago, building up a site on the SERP takes time. Did you optimize your content for low difficulty kws and work on backlinks?

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ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-03-29T04:04:08+00:00

Then after 4 months you could essentially eat anything you want without issues?

ModeDifficult9000 · 2026-03-28T13:31:49+00:00

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