132. The #1 Secret to High Protein Dinners (and How to Save Money Doing It!)
Ever feel like eating high-protein dinners is either too expensive or too exhausting? You're not alone. In this episode, Shaela shares the real-life strategy that changed everything for her family—making high-protein meals doable, affordable, and even enjoyable.
From balancing macros on a tight budget to simplifying dinner prep for busy nights, you'll learn how to fuel your body (and your family’s) with quality meals that don’t drain your bank account or your energy. Shaela breaks down why protein at dinner matters, what happens in your body overnight, and the one shift that helped her stop scrambling at 4 PM without a plan.
She also shares her go-to method for effortless meal planning and how a simple change in how she shops for meat helped her save money, gain variety, and take stress off her plate (literally). This isn’t about perfection—it’s about making real, sustainable shifts in your health habits.
Whether you’re trying to lose fat, build strength, or just keep up with your family, you’ll walk away from this episode with practical, grace-filled tools to help you make dinner one of the simplest, most nourishing parts of your day.
Key Takeaways:
Why protein at dinner is essential for muscle recovery, fat loss, and staying full overnight
The exact high-protein dinner goal Shaela uses (30–40g per meal)
How ButcherBox helped her save $100+ a month on meats while adding variety
A simple framework for monthly meal planning (even if you’re busy or postpartum)
How to use one small dinner shift to support long-term fitness goals and save time in the kitchen
- Resources & Links:
Join the Simple Fitness Habits for Christian Women Community: community.simplefitnesshabits.com - Your Simple Health Blueprint: www.shaeladaugherty.com/yoursimplehealthblueprint
- The Stronger Collective Workout & Wellness App: thestrongerco.com
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