When it comes to the (totally optional) art of setting resolutions, there are a few classics we see year after year. And according to a Forbes survey, 2024 is no different — see: improving fitness, losing weight, and improving diet coming in among the top five. So we partnered with MyFitnessPal — aka the #1 nutrition and food tracking app in the world, with a database of over 19 million foods — to help anyone with those kinda goals.

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That depends on certain personal info, like…

• Your height, weight, and gender
• Your activity level
• Your goals

A health professional (or some handy online calculators) can estimate how much protein is right for your diet.

Once you know what you’re working toward, MyFitnessPal will show you which of your favorite foods are protein-rich and help you track your progress. So you can make sure you’re getting juuuust the right amount every day.

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Nutrition and exercise go hand-in-hand here. What you eat is crucial to your ability to build muscle and complex carbs (like sweet potatoes and quinoa) and high-quality proteins (like Greek yogurt, nuts, and beans) are a good place to start. When it comes to a workout plan, consistency is key. It can take weeks — or months — to start seeing results. But you don’t need to lift tires or squat twice your body weight to make progress. Doing more reps with lower weights can help you maintain proper form while still building muscle. PS: MyFitnessPal will automatically sync your exercise details to help you stay on track.

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Everybody’s body is different but here are some general rules of thumb…

• 🌾 Opt for complex carbohydrates (yep, for energy and strength). They take longer to break down for more consistent energy throughout the day. 
• 🥜🥑 Get some protein and fat in there. Yes, really. Protein keeps your energy up, and unsaturated fats help your body absorb much-needed nutrients.
• 👩‍🍳 Keep super-processed foods to a minimum. If possible, opt for homemade versions instead.

You might be surprised by how some staples stack up. (Hiii protein bars that have a little too much in common with candy bars.) 

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