Eat a late dinner. Watch TV until super late. Go to bed. Scroll on the phone for 15 minutes, then remember to set an alarm for the morning, then scroll more. You think to yourself, ‘I should probably go to bed now,’ so you set your phone down next to your bed and play your favorite true-crime murder podcast…

With so many different brands in the market, and so many different sources telling us that we need high amounts of protein, it can be confusing and frustrating to find what’s the best option for you. So let’s first figure out how much protein you need and what to look out for.

There are so many different ways to train, so the first step to any plan is to identify your goal. Are you looking to lose weight and slim up for a holiday, vacation, or to fit in your favorite clothes again? Maybe you want to start growing your chest and shoulders so you can be more confident in the office, bar, or beach? You could also just want to increase your athleticism so you can destroy the competition or keep up with your grandkids! Or maybe you’re just trying to be built like a rugby player.

Isn’t crazy how the healthiest food for us can seem the most expensive? Being entirely plant-based, I get it. But it doesn’t have to be this way!