As a research nerd, I love to keep up with the latest in studies and papers published. Protein powder has been in the spotlight recently with the release of the Clean Label Project analysis. They tested 165 products and found almost half had high levels of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic. Surprisingly, organic and plant-based varieties scored the worst. Get more detail, including what this means for you in my latest email. [not on my email list? message me] Do you use protein powder? If so, is it whey, plant-based or something else?

My hubbin and I were away last week on a mixed business/fun trip, and I used some tried-and-true hacks to come home feeling human instead of wrecked. A few of my favorites: - On the plane: water over wine (mostly), get up and move around every 30 minutes - At the hotel: short walk as soon as I land, thermostat set to 65 for sleeping, skip the sad continental breakfast carb situation and go straight for eggs. - In general: snacks from home, book instead of phone, and protecting my downtime like it's a meeting I can't cancel. Energy is a precious resource, and traveling doesn't have to drain it. What's your number one travel hack for protecting your energy? [ ] Water and sleep discipline [ ] Movement and fresh air [ ] Eating clean on the road [ ] Protecting my downtime [ ] I just suffer through it 😅

We're doing free quarterly challenges here in the group, and I'd love to know what you want next! The goal is to get you started on a new or iimproved healthy habit. Doing it together instead of on your own helps it stick, so you don't fall away. Here are some ideas - feel free to add your own in the comments!

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