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Fuel Your Fall: Why Protein Should Come First in Your Diet

Nutrition can feel confusing. Do you eat low-carb, cut fat, fast, or track macros? The truth is, for most busy adults, one shift makes all the difference: eat protein first.

When you start your meals with protein — chicken, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, beans, or a shake — you naturally balance your energy, control hunger, and support your muscles and bones.

Think of it like setting a “protein floor.” If you’re eating 50 grams per day now, try 75. If you’re at 75, aim for 100. For most adults, 100 grams is a strong baseline to start with.

At Adam Clark Fitness, we teach our members simple, actionable nutrition habits that last. Forget the fads — protein first is a change that works for the long haul.