Protein isn’t just for athletes or people tracking macros, it’s one of the simplest ways to feel fuller, steadier, and more energized in everyday life, and this conversation with registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and bestselling cookbook author Rachael DeVaux makes that feel wonderfully doable. In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with Rachael about why so many women and families feel stuck in the snack spiral, how front-loading protein can calm cravings and cut decision fatigue, and why healthy eating works best when it’s practical, satisfying, and genuinely enjoyable. If dinner has felt like one more exhausting thing to figure out, this episode is a breath of fresh air—and The High-Protein Plate and Rachael’s work at Rachael’s Good Eats offer the kind of approachable help busy families actually need. A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below:  BetterHelp: Visit  ⁠www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS⁠  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit ⁠www.quince.com/outside⁠ and get free shipping and 365 day returns Woom Bikes - Go to⁠ woom.com⁠ and use code OUTSIDE10 at checkout for 10% off your bike purchase KiwiCo- Get up to 50% off your first monthly crate at ⁠www.kiwico.com ⁠ and use code 1000hours. Pocket Hose - text OUTSIDE to 64000 to.get a FREE, 360 degree rotating pocket pivot, AND a FREE thumb drive nozzle with purchase. IXL Learning - Head to ⁠www.ixl.com/1000hours⁠ to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Wayfair - Go to ⁠www.wayfair.com⁠ and shop all things home Cure Hydration- head to ⁠www.curehydration.com/outside⁠ to find a retailer near you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices