10/01/2026
I’ve changed my mind about how I approach protein, and I think you should too.
For years, I was eating protein everything.
Protein bars. Protein Pop-Tarts. Protein snacks because they fit my macros.
I was still eating them every damn day.
I don’t anymore.
I’m eating actual food on a regular basis, and my body looks better. I feel better. And honestly, my diet feels like food again.
Because protein is not the only thing that matters.
30g of protein from a highly processed protein product is not the same nutritional package as 30g of protein that comes with actual food.
You’re getting vitamins, minerals, fiber and a whole lot more from real food.
I’m not saying you can never eat a protein bar. I still do.
I’m saying stop letting “high protein” be the reason you choose a food.
This is the kind of s**t I work through with my clients all the time.
You don’t need another list of foods that are “good” or “bad.”
You need to know what actually moves you toward the body you want and how to make that work in your real life.