Sutton Vale had tried every approach to weight loss—low-carb, juice cleanses, even skipping meals.
“I was always either starving or exhausted,” she says. “And I was tired of feeling like I was fighting my body.”
That changed when she started focusing not on cutting back—but on adding in. Specifically, adding in protein. Quest Nutrition Ultimate Variety Pack Protein Bars, High Protein, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, 12 Count
At first, it sounded too simple to work. But Sutton was curious, so she gave herself one rule: build every meal around protein. Eggs in the morning, beans and quinoa at lunch, grilled tofu or salmon at dinner.
Snacks became Greek yogurt, nuts, or protein smoothies. She didn’t cut out carbs completely but made sure protein had the spotlight.
“Suddenly, I wasn’t hungry all the time,” she says. “And I stopped craving sugar like I used to.”
With better blood sugar control, her energy leveled out. Workouts became easier. Her mood improved. And yes, the weight started to come off—but it didn’t feel like a struggle. It felt like she was fueling her body instead of punishing it.
What surprised Sutton most was how empowering it felt to nourish herself instead of restrict. “I used to think success was about control,” she says. “Now I think it’s about support.”
She still enjoys the occasional treat, but her focus is long-term strength, not short-term loss. “Protein gave me a foundation,” she smiles. “The rest just followed.”
