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As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, remember this… Have fun. Eat the food. Spend time with your family and friends. That’s what the holiday is about. Just don’t let one weekend erase weeks or months of hard work. My biggest recommendation is to prioritize your protein first. Start with your lean protein before diving into everything else. It’ll help keep you fuller, make portion control easier, and you’ll still have room to enjoy some of your favorite holiday foods. This community isn’t about perfection—it’s about consistency. Enjoy yourself, make some memories, stay active if you can, drink plenty of water, and be safe. Come back next week ready to keep building. One good weekend is part of a healthy lifestyle. One bad weekend doesn’t have to become a bad month.

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Just because a food label says “high protein” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s actually high in protein relative to the calories. Here’s the simple method I use. Look at the total calories and take the first two digits. That’s the minimum number of grams of protein I want to see. For example: - 360 calories → at least 36g of protein - 240 calories → at least 24g of protein - 180 calories → at least 18g of protein If the grams of protein meet or exceed those first two calorie digits, I consider it a high-protein food. Is it a perfect scientific definition? No. But it’s a quick way to cut through the marketing and identify foods that are actually protein-dense instead of just labeled that way.