“Protein in meals helps stabilize your blood sugar after eating, and protein is important for muscle maintenance, repair and growth.

“The best time to eat protein is consistently throughout the day

“Once they were resting better and those stress hormones were reduced, and the body was getting the rest it needed, we were seeing better balanced blood sugar throughout the day

“We want to be fueling our body all throughout the day so that our body is expecting to sleep in the evening

“Including protein in a moderately sized breakfast can help you feel satisfied, energetic and focused during your morning hours

“They weren't having those cravings, especially in the evening, especially those sugar cravings

“When I was pregnant, I switched to a little bit more real food because I was wary of not just eating straight sugar

“That also applies to having a set bedtime and a set wake time ... in those seven days to reset that circadian rhythm, so we can have the best results moving forward