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What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
Mystique Muscle
February 09, 2025
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I remember when I was in middle school the very first thing I did when I woke up. Straight up blue light on my eyes. Not even letting my body to fully wake up relaxed and over the years it got worse. It became sort of an addiction that I felt that I was missing out if I didnāt checked what was on social media. š
Here are some things that happen if you keep doing it:
Spikes cortisol levels
High Cortisol levels can lead to increased fat storage and sadly it goes in the section we hate the most (midsection)
Dopamine Hijack ā”ļø Less Discipline
The brain works in mysterious ways, but Iāve found that it craves dopamine, which is associated with feelings of pleasure. However, if you seek dopamine from the wrong sources, like constantly checking what your crush posted, it results in delayed gratification. Over time, this can lead to a lack of motivation, procrastination, and inconsistent habits.
Higher chances of Lower back problems and Posture š¤
Instead of hydrating, stretching, or exercising, you decide to hunch over your phone, with your neck bent and back rounded while sitting on the edge of your bed. This posture only reduces your movement and lowers your calorie burn throughout the day.
But I knowā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦..itās hard: š«
But itās all you who is only make it harder on yourself
why?
When was the last time you slept 8 hours? (iām talking about deep sleep too)
When was the last time you blocked off any blue light 1 hour before sleep?
When was the last time you had your last meal at least 1 hour and 30 minutes before bed?
I can go so on and so on but if you want to learn more I recommend to check this out šļø
Iām not sure if youāve heard about Keiani Mabe (Fitness influencer)
But Iāve recently been watching her on Youtube and I love her so much! š
Hereās her morning routine she I see her do all the time:
Wake Up & Hydration (6:00 - 6:30 AM)
Drinks a full glass of water with himalayan pink salt after sleep
Includes a green powder or apple cider vinegar for digestion
Morning Physique Check & Content Planning (6:30 - 7:00 AM)
Sheās shared morning physique check-ins, and let me tell you she always looks better every day.
Uses this time to plan TikTok/Instagram content (e.g, workout clips, diet tips)
She sometimes responds to Dms, emails, or client check-ins if she has personal training clients.
Pre- Workout Meal for Training (7:00 - 7:30 AM)
If she eats before training:
A small high protein, low fat meal (e.g, eggs & turkey bacon or a protein smoothie)
Likely 60-90 minutes before the gym to avoid bloating
If she trains fasted:
She would drink black coffee or pre-workout for energy.
Workout Session (7:30 - 9:00 AM)
Gym 5 - 7x per week, mostly trains with weights
Leg days: Squats, RDLs, hip thrusts, leg press, deadlifts
Upper body days: Pull ups, presses, rows, bicep and tricep curl and extensions
Core Work: Weighted ab exercises
Cardio:
Some days she includes 10-20 minutes incline walking or stair climbing
Post-Workout Recovery & Nutrition (9:00 - 9:30 AM)
Has her protein + carbs for muscle recovery:
Protein shake + banana or oatmeal with protein powder
Takes supplements (creatine, omega-3s, vitamins)
Shower, Skincare & Content Creation (9:30 - 10:00 AM)
Showers quickly and skincare routine
Uses this time to film fitness content if she hasnāt already
Starts editing or planning the next TikTok/ IG post
I know, huh? Itās a lot, but itās so simple and effective. Iām personally excited to try this routine for myself, maybe earlier, since I have other things getting in the way. But you donāt need to follow a crazy morning routineājust a routine with healthy habits that give you good dopamine and set the day for you.
Maybe for you, itās waking up, hydrating, using the bathroom, washing your face, doing skincare, then stretching or doing some active yoga.
Maybe itās waking up, praying, hydrating, using the bathroom, eating your pre-workout meal, and while itās digesting, cleaning your room, finishing up your personal work, then going to work out.
Everyone has different routines; I just like to share the experiences that I dealt with that were bad in the long run, and if I can somehow help someone to prevent or fix it, by all means, Iāll keep posting and making videos for yāall.
But remember to stay focused, be patient, work hard, otherwise goodluck.
Mystique Muscle,
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