Odins Forge Fitness

20–30g of protein per meal isn’t the “perfect” number for everyone. It’s a baseline.
There are more specific evidence-based protein targets depending on your body weight, training, goals, and total daily intake.
But if you’re just starting out, you do NOT need to jump straight into trying to hit the “gold standard” overnight.
Start adding protein gradually.
Get comfortable with it.
Build the habit.
Then work your way toward the numbers that actually fit you.
Nutrition isn’t a sprint to see who can choke down the most chicken breast by Tuesday 😂
It’s a marathon!
Build the foundation first. Fine-tune later.
Forged Not Given.

You don’t have to convince everyone who doubted you.

You don’t have to explain the vision.
You don’t have to defend the goal.
You definitely don’t need their permission!

Keep working. Keep building. Keep becoming.

Let the results finish the conversation!

Forged Not Given.

Hack #4: Prioritize protein!
Before the nutrition nerds come after me... Yes, I know protein recommendations can change based on your training, age, body composition, calorie intake, and specific goals.

These are starter ranges for most people who are trying to improve their nutrition without getting buried in the science. The goal isn't to hit a perfect number tomorrow.The goal is to start making protein a priority and build from there.

Because progress isn't forged in one meal....It's forged one choice at a time!

Choosing the right exercises is only half the battle.
In this one, we'll talk about why every set has a cost and why making every strike count is one of the biggest lessons I've learned as a coach.
The "best" workout isn't always the newest trend. It isn't the hardest.
It isn't even my favorite.
It's the one that fits your goals, your body, and your life.

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Coaches are works in progress, too. My current project is improving my sleep. New schedule, new habits, same goal....keep getting 1% better every day! What's one habit that YOU are working on?

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Okay... hear me out before you scroll!
There’s nothing wrong with having a big goal....but when you’re only focused on the end result, you miss the small goals that are actually going to get you there.
Every small win. Every workout. Every healthy meal. Every walk. Every choice you make.
They’re all another hammer strike...
Forging the person you’ve been picturing all along.

Forged. Not Given.

1% doesn't look impressive today. Neither does a single strike of a hammer. Keep swinging. One day you'll look back and realize those small efforts forged the person you were trying to become.

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There's a reason two people can follow the same workout and get completely different results.
Good programming isn't random.....It's intentional!
And yes... this sauna is still winning

Here's Part 2 of how I think as a coach.

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Hack #2: Remove friction

These are just a few of the many ways to make healthy choices easier.

Yes, it's easier said than done, but if you know you're going to argue with yourself tomorrow...Cheat.

Win the argument today! Prep the meals. Fill the water jug. Lay your gym clothes out.
Future you can't make excuses if current you already rigged the game....Well, they'll probably still try.

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One hack for long-term progress!

Most people don't need a new supplement, detox, or secret fat-loss trick.
They need awareness.
Because "I think I'm doing pretty good" isn't actually data.

Forged. Not Given.