Healthy Habits Challenge: Habit #2

Nov 6, 2024

 by Corey Kissel

Healthy Habits Challenge - Habit #2: Eating One Source of Protein at Each Meal

Sounds simple, right? It is! However, you're PROBABLY not doing it! Most of the "simple" things that work often get overlooked for the next latest fad diet or pill and powder. We are going to bring that to an end with this Healthy Habits Challenge Focus!

Adopting this healhty habit can have profound effects on so many areas of your health and fitness including building muscle, enchancing recovery, increasing levels of fullness, and yielding the highest thermic effect of food of all three macronutrients - just to name a few!

Here are 10 ways that adopting this SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE habit can keep you on track with your goals throughout the holidays, and set you up for the New Year with momentum moving TOWARD your goals instead of AWAY from them!

1. Supports Muscle Growth: Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth, helping you to stay strong and show off your hard work.

2. Boosts Metabolism: Protein increases thermogenesis, the process your body uses to burn calories, aiding in weight management.

3. Reduces Hunger: It promotes feelings of fullness, making it easier to control appetite and avoid overeating.

4. Maintains Healthy Skin: Protein is a key component of collagen, promoting skin elasticity and reducing wrinkles.

5. Improves Performance: Adequate protein supports recovery and energy, enhancing strength training performances in training sessoins.

6. Promotes Healthy Hair: Hair is primarily made of protein, so regular intake supports growth and helps to minimize hair loss.

7. Balances Blood Sugar: Protein helps stabilize blood sugar levels, preventing spikes and crashes that can lead to energy dips.

8. Enhances Immune Function: Protein supports immune cell production, helping you stay healthy and fight infections.

9. Supports Healthy Aging: Adequate protein intake can reduce muscle loss as you age, helping you maintain mobility and independence.

10. Improves Sleep: Protein-rich foods contain amino acids like tryptophan, which aids in the production of serotonin and melatonin, promoting better sleep.

Incorporating protein at every meal can optimize your health, energy, and appearance.  

This is why Healthy Habit #2: Eating One Source of Protein at Each Meal is the second area of focus in our challenge!

Be sure to incorporate this simple and effective strategy into each meal to help you feel, look, and perform your best!