Welcome to Day 16 of the Stacking Balance Challenge—21 micro shifts for lasting results! Today’s shift is small but mighty—a simple tweak to your routine that will save you time, reduce stress, and keep you on top of mealtime all week long.

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Today’s Challenge: Double Your Protein

Protein is a game-changer when it comes to energy, satiety, and overall nutrition. It keeps us full longer, helps regulate blood sugar, and fuels our bodies. But let’s be real—it’s also the part of dinner that takes the longest to cook.

So today, we’re working smarter, not harder.

Here’s what you’re going to do:
✅ Cook double (or triple!) the protein you plan to make for dinner.
✅ Eat half tonight.
✅ Save the rest for later in the week or freeze it for a busy day when you don’t have time to cook.

That’s it! No extra prep, no extra effort—just making more of what you’re already cooking.

Why This Works

This tiny shift helps you:
✨ Save time later in the week—future you will be so grateful!
✨ Reduce decision fatigue—dinner is already halfway done.
✨ Avoid the “what’s for dinner?” stress—because you already have a head start.
✨ Make healthy eating easier—having protein prepped makes balanced meals a breeze.

Examples of How to Use This Hack

🍗 Cooking chicken? Shred extra for tacos, salads, or wraps later in the week.
🥩 Making steak? Save some for steak and eggs in the morning.
🥚 Scrambling eggs? Crack a few more for an easy grab-and-go breakfast tomorrow.
🍝 Making a big batch of sauce? Freeze half for a future pasta night.

I started doing this when I realized that the meal prep part stresses me out. Now, I simply cook extra protein, and it makes my life so much easier. There’s nothing better than realizing dinner is already halfway done when life gets busy.

So tonight, double that protein. And then, text your accountability pod and tell them what you made!

Join the Stacking Balance Challenge & Stay Accountable

📩 Step 1: Listen to Episode 148 → Click here
💬 Step 2: Text your Accountability Pod → “Just sorted my [bag type] and it feels amazing! What’s the craziest thing you’ve found in yours lately?”
📥 Step 3: Download the free Stacking Balance Workbook → Grab it here

Related Podcast Episodes to Buy Back Your Time

• 🎙 Ep. 106 → How to Buy Back Time For Your Home
• 🎙 Ep. 103 →  4 Ways I Buy Back Time In My Business