Feeling tired, foggy, bloated, or weak in the gym usually has a cause. The trick is knowing how far back to look.

In this episode of the "Acting Like You Care About Your Body" series, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson explain the short-, medium-, and long-term signals your body sends, and how to use them to make better decisions.

In this episode:

• Within 24 hours: hydration, caffeine, salty meals, skipped meals, and one bad night of sleep
• Why a salty meal on the scale doesn't mean "everything's ruined"
• Eating carbs 60 to 90 minutes before training so you're ready to go
• Creatine and the extra willingness to grind out a rep
• 48 to 72 hours: alcohol, high-volume training, and a high heart rate that may mean you're getting sick
• How chronic sleep loss and frequent travel can pass for "just getting older"
• Why consistency makes it easier to see what's working, and how long to stick with a nutrition plan (usually 2 to 4 weeks) before changing it
• Andrew's rule: zoom out for perspective, zoom in for action

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