TAKING ACTION: ✅Share one tip for getting in your protein each day! I want to hear from everyone today! Let’s talk about protein. We’ve discussed why rest & recovery and sufficient carb intake are important with our extra movement this month, but it’s also important to make sure you’re hitting your protein goal every day this month. As you’re well aware, protein is our anchor macro. However, it’s even more critical this month because we’ve increased our activity with our STEPtember challenge. Here’s why ⬇️ 🍽 Extra muscle repair: The added walking increases overall muscle stress on top of your HIIT and strength sessions. Protein supplies the amino acids needed to repair that tissue so you recover better and keep progressing. 🍽 Protecting lean muscle: Higher activity raises your calorie burn. Without enough protein, your body is more likely to break down muscle for energy instead of using fat or food. 🍽 Better recovery & adaptation: Adequate protein helps reduce soreness, supports strength gains, and keeps your body adapting to the new training load instead of just getting more tired. Again, we don’t want our extra activity this month to be done in vain. Protein is always the priority, and especially this month! Check out the simple ways to sneak more protein into your diet! How to Get More Protein: 11 Easy, Dietitian-Loved Tips | The Output by Peloton

UPDATE: It was NOT good. 🤣 I ate it anyway. BUT, hear me out…I’m on a low histamine protocol right now, so I couldn’t season it like it needed. I think if I added onion and garlic and maybe some seasonings it would be good! The squash is in the oven now, macadamia nuts for the sauce are soaking. This one is new for me…I’ll be back to lyk how it is! 👩🏼‍🍳🥘🍽️

TAKING ACTION: ✅Share your weekly win below! Big or small—they all count! 🎉 You already know we pride ourselves on the fact that your daily exercise routine doesn’t have to take hours. We’re known for our 30-35 minute workouts that are quick but highly effective. With that, we’ve added our STEPtember Challenge, which means most of us are probably moving more than we normally would. Our daily workouts are great on their own, but adding steps every day is always a good idea if time permits. 💯 Because we’ve increased our movement this month, however, I need to reiterate the importance of rest days. Hopefully, you understand why rest and recovery days are so critical—not only for muscle growth, but also for energy replenishment, injury prevention, sleep and hormone recovery, and mental and emotional benefits. Rest days are non-negotiable and are not a sign of weakness—they are a strategic part of building strength, endurance, and resilience. 💯 Check out today’s optional reading to learn more about the importance of rest days. The article also addresses when you should take an active recovery day vs. a full rest day! ⬇️ The Importance of Rest Days in Your Fitness Routine