Did you know protein isn't just for your muscles—it's fuel for your mental energy, focus, and mood, especially for women with ADHD and those navigating midlife? Eating late or sleeping poorly? That scrambles your hormones, zaps your energy, and leaves you feeling off-balance the next day. The foods you chose every day shape your brain’s power to plan, prioritize, and actually follow through. This is the executive function few ever talk about. And when motivation disappears overnight, it’s no mystery—your brain chemistry has shifted.