If there's one small shift I recommend more than almost anything else in my clinic, it's this: eat a protein-rich breakfast before you reach for that first coffee.

I know, for so many of us, coffee on an empty stomach feels like a ritual. It's the thing that gets us moving. But if you're dealing with anxiety, stubborn weight, energy crashes, or hormones that feel like they're running the show rather than the other way around, this one habit change can make a genuinely noticeable difference.

Let's talk about why.