Ledecky described waking around five, having banana and oatmeal before six o’clock swimming, and eating a larger meal after swimming and weights around 9:30–10 a.m. Her training is described separately.
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Banana
After waking around 5 a.m., before 6 a.m. swim practice
Chesky said he practices Transcendental Meditation a handful of times per week.
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Chesky said he practices Transcendental Meditation a handful of times per week. He explicitly distinguished that actual adherence from the familiar ideal of twenty minutes twice a day.
Dalio describes Transcendental Meditation as part of his life.
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Dalio describes Transcendental Meditation as part of his life. He recommends twenty-minute sessions in the morning and late afternoon, while reporting that his own practice varies from day to day.
First meal ~45 g protein, last meal ~50 g; protein target closer to 1 g per lb of target body weight; no more than ~35 g carbs at the first meal (Shetty, Jan 2026)
Andrew Huberman said he is not really hungry until about 11 a.m. and finishes dinner a couple of hours before sleep.
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Andrew Huberman said he is not really hungry until about 11 a.m. and finishes dinner a couple of hours before sleep. Midday is meat, berries, rice or oatmeal and vegetables; afternoon is a protein drink, nuts, jerky or bone broth; dinner is lighter on protein with more vegetables and starches. Not low-carb, and not described as a fasting or weight-loss practice.
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Eating window (first meal around 11 a.m.)
first meal ~11 a.m.; finishes dinner a couple of hours before sleep
A dated September 2025 recovery snapshot following elbow surgery: oral BPC-157 as a self-described hedge; collagen, whey protein, and vitamin C before elbow loading or stretching; Marc Pro electrical stimulation; lymphatic drainage; and blood-flow-restriction work with Kelly Starrett, alongside multiple physical therapists. Ferriss repeatedly said this was not medical advice.
In a Tennis 101 interview reported in May 2025, Djokovic described choosing fruit, a fruit smoothie or juice in the morning.
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In a Tennis 101 interview reported in May 2025, Djokovic described choosing fruit, a fruit smoothie or juice in the morning. The report lists mixed berries, hemp seeds, spirulina and dates in a go-to smoothie, and says he avoids coffee while occasionally drinking green tea.
On days without tennis practice or required training, Djokovic said he still tries to be active outdoors through activities such as swimming, biking, hiking, running or other sports. After that active period, he said he may use a sauna or ice bath; both recovery modalities are optional, not a fixed schedule.