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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 19 MIN

Protein Is the Unsexy Answer to Almost Everything

from Magic Mindset with Heather Maio · host Heather Maio

I know. You've heard it. Eat more protein. But if you really understood what protein does at the cellular level — what it does for fat loss, muscle retention, hunger, cravings, and metabolism — you'd stop treating it like a suggestion and start treating it like a non-negotiable.This is the deep dive. Not a beginner overview, not a macro 101 — a conversation about why protein is the single most important nutritional lever for the women I work with, and why most of them are still chronically under-eating it.We cover:•      What protein does in your body — the mechanisms, not just the headline•      Why under-eating protein is one of the most common reasons fat loss stalls•      How much you need (and why the RDA is not a useful target)•      How to hit your protein without choking down six chicken breasts a day•      Why protein timing matters more as you get older•      The one nutritional change that moves the needle faster than almost anything elseYou don't need a new diet. You need more protein. Let's get into it.Resources Mentioned:Not Another Diet Book:https://www.amazon.com/Not-Another-Diet-Book-learning/dp/B0B45Q4CLH/Schedule a Session: https://www.heathermaio.com/coaching-options

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