Protein Water?! 💦

Apparently women everywhere have now entered their “protein era.” 😂

It’s in our coffee, yogurt, smoothies, snacks… honestly I’m half expecting someone to suggest adding protein powder to wine next.

But truthfully, this “eat more protein” movement may actually make a lot of sense as we age. After 40, women naturally begin losing muscle mass each decade — especially after menopause — and since our muscles are made up of roughly 20% protein, our bodies need more support to maintain strength, energy, balance, and metabolism.

Basically… the goal now is to age with enough muscle to:

• open pickle jars independently

• carry all the grocery bags in one trip

• survive getting up off the floor

• and continue pretending we’re 29 😅

Protein can help:

• Maintain muscle as we age

• Keep us fuller longer and help with cravings

• Support metabolism and energy

• Support bone health and recovery from workouts

• Help support hair, skin, and connective tissue too

So I’ve been trying to sneak in an extra 20–24 grams of protein a day, and these are a few of the “clear whey” drinks I’ve tested out lately. Honestly, I like these because they taste more like juice or a fancy hydration drink than those old-school chalky protein shakes that traumatized us in the early 2000s. 😂

Current lineup:

• Rule 1 Clear Whey Isolate – Peach Mango

• SPLASH Clear Protein – Grape Slice

• Organika All Day Protein Hydrator – Wild Raspberry

Not saying I suddenly have the physique of a fitness influencer… but if I can preserve muscle, reduce snack attacks, and keep functioning knees for a few more decades, I’m in. 😅