The Protein Fix: How To Eat For Energy, Muscle, + Hormone Balance | Solo Q+A

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344: The Protein Fix: How To Eat For Energy, Muscle, + Hormone Balance | Solo Q+A

After a month-long summer vacation with my family, I’m back with a brand-new solo podcast episode—and this one’s all about you.

I’m answering your most frequently asked wellness questions, from navigating stubborn iron deficiency (even when you're taking supplements) to managing those late-night cravings, especially while breastfeeding. These are real challenges I’ve helped clients through, and I’m sharing practical, real-life solutions that work.

We’re diving deep into two of my favorite tools for energy, muscle support, and recovery: creatine and amino acids. I break down how I use them in my own routine, why quality matters, and how they can help support your metabolic health and overall vitality. I also walk you through what I pack when I travel—my go-to, portable staples for digestion, hydration, and blood sugar balance, so I can stay on track without the stress.

This episode is also packed with insights on building protein-rich breakfasts, why muscle is your metabolic currency, and how to stop obsessing over the scale in favor of data that actually helps you feel better. Whether you’re deep into your wellness journey or just starting out, this is your guide to simplifying health and making it sustainable.

Want to explore the products I mention in the episode? These are the brands I use and trust to keep me feeling my best—plus a few exclusive discounts for you:

  • My Everyday Essentials | Be Well Creatine, Essential Amino Acids, Magnesium, Protein Powders
  • Fatty15 | My go-to  C15 nutrient | Use code Kelly15 for 15% off your order
  • WeNatal | My #1 recommended prenatal | Use my link with any subscription order and get a free month supply of their Omega DHA+ Fish Oil ($35 value)
  • Seed Probiotics | Daily synbiotic for gut health | Code 25BEWELL for 25% off your first month
  • Just Thrive | Probiotics | Code BEWELLBYKELLY for 15% off your order
  • Thorne | Trusted supplements | 15% off through my link
  • AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription
  • LMNT | Sugar-free electrolytes | Grab a free sample pack with your purchase
  • NOW Foods | Affordable pantry & supplement staples | Use code KELLY for 20% off
  • Force of Nature | Regeneratively raised meats | 15% off your first purchase with code KELLY15
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Show Notes
  • 00:00:00 - Introduction 
  • 00:00:50 - Kelly’s supplement routine 
  • 00:15:51 - Liver pills & increasing iron 
  • 00:24:32 - Increasing iron without supplements 
  • 00:29:24 - What blocks iron absorption 
  • 00:33:07 - All things creatine 
  • 00:42:37 - Incorporating amino acids  
  • 00:51:48 - Transitioning off prenatal vitamins 
  • 00:59:01 - Protein & muscle mass 
  • 01:04:41 - Breastfeeding and cravings 

Sponsored By: 

  • Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.
  • AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.
  • LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.
  • Minnow | Go to shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. 
  • Fatty 15 | You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout.

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