Boosting energy. Does muscle confusion work? Hot take on snack bars. And more!

In this episode we talk about our wins and struggles over the past week, and we answer questions from you, the listeners. <br/>Question #1: How can I improve my energy levels throughout the day?Sleep, hydration, nutrition, sugar intake, nature time, caffeine, sedentary positions, oxygen, eye sight,, brain.fm focus app and active movement snacks, book deep work by cal Newport <br/>Question #2: I heard muscle confusion helps with best results. Is it better to constantly mix up the exercises I’m doing, or to keep them the same for a while then change?Learning a skill, 7 foundational moves, fitness and finances are very similar (invest in things and quickly take out, spread money all over place), progressive overload, first phase of fitness journey neurological then hypertrophy and strength, train for your centenarian decalthlon, how athletes train, <br/>Question #3: AC back story nutrition goal of sharing healthy snacks, what to look for in a good protein bar, read off <br/><br/>Recommendation: <br/>Kelly McGinigal, Stanford professor and author, <br/>Books: Joy of Movement, Willpower Instinct<br/>Quote: <br/>“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.”<br/>-Andy Rooney, American radio and television writer<br/><br/>References: Brain.fm App<br/>(First month Free, then 20% off subscription)<br/>Discount Code: coachdamien_sd<br/>Links:IG:<br/>@coachdamien_sd<br/>@damienrayevans<br/>@livinthedream_podcast<br/>@jameemarie YouTube:<br/>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6VuPgtVsdBpDj5oN3YQTgFB:<br/>https://www.facebook.com/coachdamienSD/