New Year, New Me… Until Tuesday 😅

Every January, moms everywhere wake up and decide:
This is the year I eat healthier.

We buy protein powder. We plan smoothies. We swear we’ll never skip breakfast again.

And then…
The kids are late. Someone needs a permission slip. You’re already in the car.
Suddenly it’s noon and you’ve had coffee and confidence.

If this sounds familiar—good news. You didn’t fail.
You just need realistic solutions for a busy life. Solutions that help you get that recommended 0.36 grams per bodyweight without adding more stress to your life.

Here are 3 ways moms actually keep their New Year’s resolutions alive—even when life gets chaotic.

🥤 Option #1: Premade Protein Drinks

When mornings go sideways, grab-and-go protein is a lifesaver. Why is it we think if we can't meal prep a whole meal we might as well starve? Buying a pack of premade protein drinks is an awesome way to get some protein in. Now, lets be honest. They don't all taste the same. I hated some brands and had to experiment around with different flavors and brands before I found my favorites. My top favorite go-tos are:

• Fairlife Protein Shakes
  Smooth, filling, and high-protein—perfect when breakfast didn’t happen. They come in 30g or 42g of protein. I've hyperlinked the chocolate 42g for you to check out. But check out their Vanilla and strawberry flavors as well as the 30g options!

• Bucked Up Carbonated Protein Drinks
  Protein with fizz. Great when you want something refreshing but productive. It's great when you pack a light snack or lunch and don't feel like drinking a milkshake

• Chobani Drinkable Greek Yogurt
  Easy protein + probiotics when solid food sounds like too much work.

👉 Find Fairlife on Amazon
👉 Find Bucked Up Protein on Amazon

🌀 Option #2: DIY Smoothies (Without Full-On Meal Prep)

Now, convenience does cost more with premade protein shakes. On average, they can cost you $1 or $2 more per drink than making them yourself. A more budget-friendly option is to make them on the go with a portable blender. If you're like me, you might already even have a big jug of protein sitting around from your last attempt to drink it. On their own, protein powders might not taste that great, but in a smoothie, you can customize the ingredients to your preference.

My go-to favorite is the Ninja Blast Portable Blender. It lets you make smoothies anywhere, without cords, outlets, or excuses. Better yet, it fits in my car's cup holder.

Why busy moms love it:

• 💰 More cost-effective than premade drinks long-term

• 🥬 Totally customizable (protein powder, fruit, greens, nut butter)

• 🔋 Portable & cordless—blend at home, work, or the soccer field

• 🧼 Easy cleanup (because nobody is scrubbing blender parts at dawn)

Mom math:
Protein + milk + banana = still healthy. Still counts. ✔️

🧺 Option #3: Pack It Once, Grab It All Week

This option is great as an add-on with the other 2 options or as a standalone. Meal prep doesn't have to be super elaborate; in fact, when starting out, keeping it simple is great. Starting with easy choices consistently is much better than putting it off to make something you consider ideal.

Easy, protein-packed staples:

• Boiled eggs

• Tuna packets

• Greek yogurt

• Energy bars

Throw them in the fridge, bag, or car, and grab as needed. Keep some disposable spoons and napkins in the car with you if your constantly on the move, for easy clean up.
No prep the day off. No thinking.

The Real Secret to “Eating Healthier” 💛

Healthy doesn’t mean:

• Perfect macros

• Homemade meals every day

• Never falling off the wagon

Simon Sinek once said, "It's not about intensity. It's about consistency, right you go to the dentist twice a year, your teeth will fall out. You have to brush your teeth every day for two minutes."

So Healthy means:

• Making simple choices that are better for your health daily.

• Choosing convenience without guilt/no action

• Adapting when life gets loud

Because moms don’t quit resolutions—we modify them.

Preferably with protein in hand.

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