One of my favourite pre-workout snacks!!!⁠ ⁠ Banana honey rice cakes = the ideal pre-workout fuel.⁠ ⁠ Fast-digesting carbs support stable blood sugar, improve cortisol response, and optimise training output.⁠ ⁠ Timing: Have it within 30–60 minutes before your session, especially if you're training in the morning.⁠ ⁠ For women, especially those navigating hormonal imbalances like PCOS or adrenal dysregulation, it's critical to eat before training. Fasting workouts can spike cortisol, impair ovulation, and stall fat loss long-term.⁠ ⁠ A simple carb-based snack reduces hormonal stress, supports thyroid function, and protects lean muscle mass. Feed first. Then train.⁠ ⁠ Disclaimer: If you have insulin resistance or are on a low-GI protocol, your pre-workout nutrition may differ. Always individualise based on your blood sugar response and metabolic needs.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #femalehormones #preworkoutfuel #pcosnutrition #insulinresistance #bloodsugarbalance #cortisolhealth #metabolichealth #glutenfrees...