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Protein-First

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What is Protein-First?

Eggs, chicken, Greek yogurt, legumes — after exertion, the body is literal in its demands. Protein for repair, carbs for restoration.

When you might feel protein-first

Protein-First is a specific form of post-workout, which itself is a type of energized. You might experience this feeling in situations where energized is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define protein-first.

Emotional Hierarchy

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