26/01/2026
GAME-CHANGER: Stop planning meals around carbs
Most athletes think: "What pasta/rice/bread do I want?" then add protein as an afterthought.
Flip the script.
Nutritionist Jules Strauss taught me "protein-first meal planning" and it's brilliant:
Instead of: "I'll have pasta... maybe add some chicken"�Think: "I'll have chicken... what goes with it?"
Why this works:�
✅ Automatically hits your protein targets�
✅ Makes meal prep stupidly simple�
✅ No more guessing if you've had enough
My routine now:�
• Breakfast: Peanut butter, greek yoghurt & nuts first then add the carbs
• Lunch: Chicken/fish first, then build the salad�
• Dinner: Protein source first, then sides
Result? I hit >140g protein daily without thinking about it.
Try it for one week: Plan every meal starting with the protein source.
Full conversation with Jules on the latest podcast episode.
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