Guys, this—this is what separates the dads who talk about getting fit vs. the ones who actually do it. Your nutrition routine doesn’t need to be perfect. It needs to be predictable. Like clockwork. Because predictability builds consistency, and consistency builds results. Here’s your system: 1. Set Anchors — The Fixed Meals Pick 2-3 meals per day that are non-negotiable. These are your anchors. Maybe breakfast, post-workout and dinner. Whatever works with your schedule. These meals should be: - Protein-focused (meat, eggs, Greek yogurt, etc.) - Balanced with veggies or fiber - Include a healthy fat Why? Because if you get those anchors right, everything else is managed around them—not the other way around. 2. Plan Flexible Slots — The Wildcards You’ve got other meals or snacks that can flex: lunch, snacks, post-workout, etc. These slots let you adapt to work, kids, travel. But here’s what you do: • Know your macros or at least get rough targets • Always have one go-to “fast prep” backup (protein shake, canned tuna + crackers, hard boiled eggs + fruit) • Make sure you hit protein goals first; carbs/fats fill the rest 3. Hydration & Timing — The Underrated Pieces - Water: Start your day with 16–20 oz. Get a bottle you like and carry it. - Spread protein every 3–4 hours so your muscles always have what they need to recover. - Try to finish your big meal 2–3 hours before bed so digestion doesn’t mess with sleep. 4. Simple Tracking, No Stress - Track something: could be macros, calories, or just protein + general volume - Do it for 3 days to get baseline data. - Don’t change everything at once—adjust based on what you see. 5. Habit Stack it for Longevity Tie your nutrition habits to daily things you already do: - While making your morning coffee, prep your protein for breakfast. - When putting kids to bed, prep tomorrow’s breakfast/snack. - After your workout/shift, shake or meal when you shower/change clothes. Bottom line: The men who win are the ones who build routines that bend but don’t break. Routines they can carry even when life goes berserk.