The MYNDset

Do protein shakes make you nauseous? The issue may be the shake’s format, including its fat, lactose, thickness, or sweetness, rather than how slowly you drink it. Learn how whey concentrate and whey isolate differ, and why a clear protein drink may feel lighter.

Why do September resets work better than January ones? Because you're not building a new routine from scratch — you're restoring one you already know. The key is to start with one habit you dropped over summer, size it for your worst week (not your best), and expect week three to be the real test. Small, familiar habits survive disruption. Big new programs don't.

What's the best way to eat well over a long weekend or road trip? Plan for the gaps, not the meals. The cookout usually has protein covered. What doesn't get planned is the drive, the gas station stop, and the mid-afternoon stretch before food is ready. Packing a cooler with high-protein, low-sugar drinks — like sparkling protein water — fills those gaps without prep, refrigeration, or willpower.