Ellen Shannon Fitness Solutions

03/30/2026

Ever wonder if your breakfast has enough protein?

If your goal is to build strength, improve body composition, stop cravings, or feel more energy, aim for 25–30 grams of protein at breakfast.

A few ideas:
Greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds
Eggs with spinach and a sprinkle of cheese
A protein smoothie made with milk, fruit, and one scoop of protein powder

Protein helps form the building blocks of your body… so be sure to save this post to help you build better breakfasts all month long.

03/29/2026

03/27/2026

Be sure to reach out if you want to explore this topic more! (ershannon@gmail.com)

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

If you eat before you workout does that depend on the time you workout? What do you typically eat before you workout?

03/24/2026

Do you eat before you workout?

03/23/2026

Fasted cardio isn’t magic. It’s a tool, and like any tool, it depends on how you use it.

Here’s what matters more than whether you eat before you train:
✅ How well you recover after workouts
✅ How energized and focused you feel during exercise
✅ How consistent you are week after week

If fasted cardio feels good for you, great.

If it leaves you tired and stressed, fuel up and move on.

Your body’s always doing its best for you. Meeting it halfway helps it perform even better.

03/20/2026

Will you be changing anything up for the next few months?

03/19/2026

Do you think of March as a clean slate? A time to re-set your goals?

03/18/2026

By now you’ve had time to see what works for your life in 2026 and what doesn’t, which means you can make a plan that works for YOU…

Here’s how to crush those goals without starting over:

✅ Make a plan that works for you
✅ Put your habits into your calendar
✅ Stop chasing what you can’t control
✅ Keep showing up — even when it’s not perfect

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Here’s to a day filled with extra good fortune… along with a reminder that while luck is great, the real wins come from the small choices you make every day.