How much Protein do I need?
Stop guessing. Know your number and build meals around it.
1. Set Up for Success
Most people either overthink protein or ignore it completely, both leave results on the table. This section covers:
How to calculate the protein target that's actually right for you
Why more isn't always better, and where the ceiling is
How to build a habit around hitting your number daily
You'll leave with a target, not a guideline you'll forget in a week.
2. Best Sources
Not all protein is equal, and the source matters more than most people think. This section covers:
Whole food sources that come with the nutrients a powder can't replicate
When protein powder actually earns its place in your day
How to build meals that hit your target without overthinking it
No supplements required. Just the right foods in the right amounts.
3. Tracking Progress the Right Way
You can't fix what you're not measuring. This section covers:
Why most people underestimate their protein intake by a wide margin
The simplest way to track without turning it into a second job
How to spot the gap between what you think you're eating and what you actually are
Three days of honest tracking tells you more than a month of guessing.
4. Timing: Does It Actually Matter
The internet has opinions about protein timing that don't hold up. This section covers:
What actually matters versus what's just noise
How to spread your intake across the day without obsessing over windows
Where timing helps and where it's a waste of your attention
Total intake wins. Timing is a minor lever, not the main one.
5. Common Mistakes
Most people who struggle with protein aren't lacking willpower, they're working off bad information. This section covers:
The most common protein mistakes that quietly stall progress
Why relying on feel instead of numbers backfires
How to fix your intake without overhauling your entire diet
Fix the mistakes and the results follow.
