One Anchor Habit for Steady Energy

At the start of a new year, I like to zoom out and think about anchor habits — the habits that quietly hold everything else together, no matter how busy or unpredictable life gets.

One of my most important anchors is building protein-centric meals. Not because it’s trendy or easy, but because it supports steady energy, focus, and strength in a way that compounds over time.

Rather than overthinking daily protein targets, I often encourage people to start with one simple place: aiming for a protein-forward first meal. It’s not a rule — just a steady starting point that tends to ripple out into better energy and fewer crashes later in the day.