How Much Protein You Actually Need After 40 (Most People Get It Wrong)

Most people think they ate "pretty good" today — and have no real idea what they actually put in their body. In this episode, Bobby and Maria break down the nutrition basics that actually move the needle for adults over 40: building awareness before chasing perfection, why protein is the easiest first win, and how hidden fats quietly blow up your calories without you noticing.What we cover:The simple food journal that beats counting macros (and why awareness comes first)The 3-day journal method we start every member with — 2 weekdays, 1 weekendWhy "diet" should mean lifestyle, not a 2-month sprint you burn out ofHow much protein you actually need: 0.7–1g per pound of goal bodyweightThe thermogenic effect — why protein costs you calories just to digest itHow to make protein less boring (sources, sauces, and the protein-shake shortcut)The domino effect: how one small win pulls the next one alongPicking a clean protein powder by reading the labelWhy fat hits 9 calories per gram — and the olive-oil-vs-popcorn eye-openerEating out: the hidden butter problem and how to order around it