There’s a lot of noise in the nutrition world—but one truth I’ve come to live by? Protein is your best friend, especially after 40.
As we age, our muscle mass naturally declines. But here’s the good news: you can absolutely reverse that trend. And it starts with your plate.
Protein helps preserve lean muscle, supports a healthy metabolism, balances blood sugar, and keeps you fuller longer. And no, it’s not just for bodybuilders.
Start small and focus on consistency:
Add eggs or Greek yogurt to breakfast.
Include lean proteins such as turkey or fish in your lunch.
Enjoy a protein shake post-workout or as a snack.
Add collagen powder to your morning coffee (20g of protein!)
Your body is changing—and protein helps you change with power and strength.
SHOP THE POST
Everything I shared above comes down to one daily habit I never skip: getting my protein in, on purpose, every day. After 40 — and certainly at 71 — protein is how we keep our muscle, our strength, and our independence. These are the two collagen staples I personally use to make that effortless, plus the exact workout I follow to put that protein to work.
- Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Stick Pack. One stick in my morning coffee and I have added 20 grams of protein before my day even starts. No taste, no fuss — just a habit that sticks.
- Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder, 5.0 oz. The scoop I keep at home for smoothies, soups, and baking. Same collagen I trust, in the size that lives in my kitchen.
- The Ultimate Full Body Workout — my own training program. This is my complete 60–75 minute gym session, the very routine I follow myself: glutes, back, shoulders, all of it, written out so you can train with me step by step. Protein builds the muscle — this is how you earn it.
Start with the coffee habit tomorrow morning — one stick, twenty grams, done. Then come train with me, and let your protein actually become strength.
