Val Warner

I got featured in Real Simple Magazine — and this one is all about the viral 30/30/30 method. 👀📰

You’ve probably seen it everywhere — 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking, followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity movement. But does it actually work?

Here’s my honest take as a registered dietitian and strength coach:

I don’t tell every client to follow the 30/30/30 method exactly — but I recommend these exact behaviors to almost everyone I work with. The protein piece especially. Getting 30 grams of protein early in the morning steadies your blood sugar, crushes mid-morning hunger, and sets the tone for your entire day.

And the movement piece? It doesn’t need to be intense. A walk, some yoga, gentle movement — intentional, not exhausting.

Some days you’ll only get 15 minutes of movement or eat 45 minutes after waking. That’s okay. You’re still keeping the habit alive. The one non-negotiable I always come back to? Hit your 30 grams of protein. That single habit does more for your energy, muscle, and satiety than almost anything else you do in the morning.

Swipe to read my full take — and check my stories for the link to the full Real Simple article. 🤎

Comment ‘PROTEIN’ and I’ll send you my free Protein-Packed Snack Guide — the easiest way to start hitting that 30g goal every morning. 👇🏽