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What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

For the past ten years if not more, my morning rituals have followed a steady, unchanging rhythm. I wake up at 3:30 AM, and by 3:45, I’m settled at my desk, diving into office emails and tackling leftover tasks from the day before. I work remotelya setup that suits me perfectly, offering the flexibility I crave. To balance this early start, I’m tucked into bed by 7:00 PM each night. I’m a dedicated believer in intermittent fasting, pairing it with daily exercise to keep my body and mind in check. This isn’t just a preferenceit’s a commitment I intend to maintain for life. For me, it’s more than a routine; it’s a necessity. Why? My family tree is a living catalog of lifestyle diseases. High blood pressure, diabetes, fatty liveryou name it, it’s there, lurking in the branches. I’ve seen the toll these conditions can take, so I’m on a… What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

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What snack would you eat right now?

It’s 4 in the morning, and my day starts with a simple yet effective snack: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich paired with a boiled egg. This combination serves as my pre-workout meal, providing the energy I need for the light exercise I do around 5 AM. From 6 to 7 AM, I dedicate time to my garden. Weeding and watering not only keep my plants thriving but also offer me a meditative start to the day. By the time I finish, it’s 8 AM, and I’m ready for breakfast. Waiting four hours after waking up for a full meal might sound unusual, but that’s where the PBJ comes in, giving me a jumpstart to tackle the morning. I follow an intermittent fasting pattern that has become second nature over the years. My meals are structured: breakfast at 8 AM, lunch at 11 AM, and dinner by 4 PM. After… What snack would you eat right now?