04/05/2026
I truly wish people like were on my feed when I was a collegiate athlete… Instead, my feed was filled with videos about how “bad” carbs were for you and why you “should avoid them”…
In nutrition, context is everything.
Having a bagel and orange juice before a 8-9 hr work day sitting at a desk is likely to leave you feeling low in energy, hungry, and craving more…
But, having a bagel and orange juice before a workout (particularly for highly active individuals), will provide your muscles with quick energy to perform your best and make the most of your workout.
Different goals. Different activity levels. Different nutrition strategies.