AD Life Calming Cacao

Stress. It’s a killer. Mortgage payments. Relationships. Endless hours at work…. COVID-19. All this bullshit grinds you down and leaves you in a perpetual state of anxiety that weakens your immune system and makes you mentally fragile. And that’s not a place you want to be in. Your mental fortitude is who you are. And when the cracks start to seep in, it’s like a poison that wreaks havoc with every facet of your being. Your immune system gets flattened. Sleep becomes impossible. And your gains? They’re fighting an uphill battle they’ll never win. Here’s the thing though: you need to embrace it. These modern day stressors are here to stay – like it or not – and it’s our job to manage these bastards in the most ruthless way possible. The gym is a great start. There’s no antidote like heavy iron, a ten mile run, or 12 rounds on a heavy bag. But it’s not enough to just exercise. As our Project AD disciples know, nutrition is the other half of the equation. And that’s where Calming Caca