As a personal trainer, I’m well aware that improving your physical fitness is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions out there—whether it’s to conquer your first triathlon, finally nail a crow pose, or you just want that one pair of jeans to fit better. Whatever your goal is, having a plan of action isn’t just helpful—it’s necessary. According to one study by the British Journal of Health Psychology, 91% of participants who wrote down a formulated plan of when and where they intended to exercise followed through on that plan. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is about 0.8 grams per kilogram of bodyweight. A common misconception I hear from clients is that only those who are regularly hitting the weights need more than this. Not so fast—increasing your protein intake can have major benefits1, even for those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Not only does more protein help with recovery and repair, but it can also boost your immune system, prevent injury, and even reduce stress2. Sound like a recipe for progress? We think so too. If you’re like me, the last thing you want to do (or have the energy for) after a grueling workout is to meal prep. I keep my fridge stocked with Core Power (strawberry banana, most recently), not only because it’s easy and accessible, but its tissue-repairing benefits are key to helping me build lean muscle.
