Let's talk about protein. Not because it's trendy. Because it's foundational. Protein isn't just for people trying to "get big." It's the raw material your body uses to repair muscle, support recovery, regulate hunger, and maintain lean mass as you age. Simple starting target: roughly 0.7–1g per pound of your goal bodyweight, spread across the day. A few practical ways to hit it: - Add a protein source to every meal, not just dinner - Keep an easy option on hand (meats, eggs, Greek yogurt, protein shake) for busy days - Prioritize protein first, then build the rest of the plate around it Before you optimize anything else... optimize this. 👇 Two things I want from you: 1. Comment your average daily protein intake (rough guess is fine) 2. Reply to 2 other comments below — if their number is close to yours, say so. If it's way off, cheer them on anyway. @Bill Haynes @Shelby Hollister @Breeann Tegen @Tonya Huseby @Leslie Lyon @Adam Koller @Victor Ortega @Michelle Heaton