by Jacob | Mar 11, 2026 | Max Protein Meals
I used to think salads were boring. To me, they were punishment food. Something you had to eat on a “diet,” but never something you’d actually want. That all changed during my 70-pound fat loss journey, long before I started any ADHD medication. I realized I was just...
by Jacob | Mar 8, 2026 | Max Protein Meals
For most of my life, I thought gnocchi was a “bad” food. You know the kind. The delicious, comforting, carb-heavy dishes you’re supposed to avoid if you want to lose weight. During the first year of my fat loss journey, I wouldn’t even look at it. I was convinced that...
by Jacob | Mar 7, 2026 | Max Protein Meals
My relationship with falafel used to be complicated. For years, it was a late-night food truck snack, deep-fried into a greasy, delicious mess. It was the kind of food I ate when I was completely off the rails with my diet. When I started my fitness journey and lost...
by Jacob | Mar 6, 2026 | Max Protein Meals
There are some foods that just feel like a hug in a bowl, and for me, that’s always been chicken tortilla soup. For years, I thought it was a “restaurant only” meal. The kind of thing you order that’s secretly loaded with a thousand calories, tons of...
by Jacob | Mar 4, 2026 | Max Protein Meals
For years, I was convinced that bread was the enemy of fat loss. As a single dad with ADHD trying to get fit, I cut it out completely. It was one of those simple, all-or-nothing rules my brain could easily follow. But I missed it. I missed toast with my eggs, a...
by Jacob | Mar 2, 2026 | Max Protein Meals
For most of my life, I thought brisket was something you only ate at a summer barbecue. It was a special occasion food, usually slathered in a sugary sauce and served with sides that would send my blood sugar on a wild ride. When I started my fitness journey, losing...
