What really happens to your body when you eat out more than usual? In this episode of The Athlete with Asthma Show, I share how going from 1–2 meals out per week to eating out 5 times in just 7 days wrecked my sleep, spiked my anxiety, and triggered heartburn and food cravings I hadn’t felt in years.

If you're trying to live a high-performance lifestyle—especially with asthma—your nutrition choices matter more than you think. I break down the physiological domino effect that happens when you prioritize convenience over clean eating, how it tanked my sleep and hydration, and why even fast food cravings can become a self-reinforcing cycle.

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00:00 – Why My Childhood Lunches Were Healthier Than School Food
01:17 – Athlete with Asthma: Who I Am & Why This Podcast Exists
01:54 – Why I Rarely Eat Out (And How It Fuels My Performance)
02:56 – I Ate Out 5x in One Week—Here’s What Went Wrong
04:10 – Consequence 1: Sleep Crashed After Eating Out (Here's the Science)
05:23 – Consequence 2: Dry Mouth & Dehydration
08:06 – Consequence 3: Anxiety & Irritability Skyrocketed After Eating Out
09:28 – Consequence 4: Daily Heartburn from Restaurant Meals
12:01 – Consequence 5: Why You Crave Junk Food After Just One Fast Food Meal
13:17 – Final Thoughts + Free Healthy Guide

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.