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The Power of Protein: Boosting Your Mood, Energy, and Metabolism
Episode 114th November 2025 • Say Yes! to Chocolate • Dr. Becky Online
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Do you ever just feel off? Like your energy, mood, and focus are all over the place? No matter how much coffee you drink or sleep you get? 🤯

You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Becky and Sara B break down one of the most overlooked habits that can completely transform your energy and metabolism: protein.

You’ll learn:

💪 Pivotal role of protein in women's health — it’s essential for hormone balance, metabolism, mood, and even bone health.

🍳 How starting your day with protein stabilizes energy, stimulates your metabolism, and reduces cravings all day long.

🥩 Simple, real-life ways to get 100 grams a day (without living on chicken breast or shakes).

00:00 Introduction: Off Days and Hormones

00:55 The Role of Diet and Protein

01:15 Personal Experiences with Diet

03:21 The Science Behind Protein

08:51 Practical Tips for Increasing Protein Intake

17:30 Conclusion and Free Guide

This episode is all about practical, science-backed steps to help you feel steady, strong, and satisfied again.

💛 KISS Action Step

Before you reach for your next snack, ask yourself: Have I had enough protein today?

Start by adding 20–30 grams to breakfast — it’s one of the simplest ways to stabilize your energy and boost your metabolism.

🎙️ New to the KISS Method™?

Go back and listen to Episode 6: The KISS Method — Keep It Simple & Sustainable to learn the framework we use to help you cut through wellness noise and build habits that actually last.

📘 Free Download: 7 Simple & Easy Habits That Changed Our Lives

This episode is Habit #3 from our free guide — a simple, sustainable framework to help you feel like yourself again.

👉 Grab your copy here: www.drbeckyonline.com/easyhabits

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