This is so simple, yet so many make it hard.

I ran a challenge and my #1 goal was to simplify everyone's food approach because everyone is being bombarded with information. 

And you know when you're overwhelmed and confused, you end up not doing anything. #ParalysisByAnalysis

That's why I even named the challenge, "From Overwhelmed Dieter to 5lbs Lighter". :)

One of the simplest things we did was increase protein intake.

First, it's basic Metabolism 101...

On average, a person uses about 10% of their daily energy expenditure digesting and absorbing food, but this percentage changes depending on the type of food you eat.

Protein takes the most energy (burning of calories) to digest (20-30% of total calories in protein eaten go to digesting it). 

Next is carbohydrates (5-10%) and then fats (0-3%). 

Plus...

Protein is almost like a "protective blanket" over your lean muscle. By combining strength training and increasing your protein intake, you "train" your body to burn FAT VS a combination of FAT and LEAN MUSCLE. 

Lean muscle is more "calorie-expensive" to maintain VS body fat. Therefore, you automatically burn more calories even when you're sleeping, sitting, or even watching NetFlix.

Not only that, but protein:

• Decreases cravings
• Takes longer to digest helping you feel full for longer

Just look at what one of my participants said:

Now do you have to boil a dozen eggs or cook a bunch of chicken breasts to take advantage of this protein trick?

No, of course not.

The easiest way to start cranking up overall calorie-burn without feeling overwhelmed is simply having a shake for one of your meals or snacks.

Just make sure it's not a crappy protein leaving you bloated and filled with unnecessary fats and sugars. That kinda' defeats the purpose, right? 

And if it's a crappy protein, most of it (if not all) will end up in the toilet (sorry for the image there, but it's true) due to cheap, artificial ingredients.

This is the option I love and recommended to my clients...

Drink this fast, delicious, high protein breakfast as your first meal to boost your metabolism, increase your energy, and zap "bad" food cravings.

I prefer the vanilla, but all the flavors are amazing.

To your success in 2024 with making it simple,

Mikey