I use protein powder.
I take supplements.
But before anything else, I want to make one thing clear:
I don't believe supplements can replace the basics.
If they could, I would happily stop training and live entirely on capsules.
Unfortunately, life has not provided that option.
For me, wellness starts with:
Eating.
Moving.
Sleeping.
And then, when it makes sense, adding things that support that foundation.
Start with the boring basics
People often ask me:
“What supplements do you take?”
“What protein do you recommend?”
But before any product, I care about the basics.
Are you eating enough?
Are you moving?
Are you sleeping?
If someone is taking five supplements but sleeping three hours every night, my first recommendation probably isn't supplement number six.
It's sleep.
Our bodies respond to the basics more than we sometimes want to admit.
So my foundation has always been:
food, movement and recovery.
In my 30s, recovery became a priority
In my twenties, I could push harder and assume sleep would fix everything.
Now I think much more about recovery.
I train.
I work.
I travel frequently.
I spend a lot of time on planes.
And I still want enough energy to actually enjoy my life.
So I care about not allowing fatigue to build endlessly.
Sleep.
Rest days when I need them.
Body care.
Eating enough.
Wellness isn't only about helping myself do more.
It's also about building a body that knows how to recover.
Protein is a practical tool
Whenever possible, I prefer to get protein through food.
Meat.
Fish.
Eggs.
Real meals.
But life isn't perfect every day.
Sometimes I'm traveling.
Sometimes I'm busy.
Sometimes I simply need something convenient.
That's where protein powder can help.
I personally don't usually choose whey, so egg protein works well for me.
French Chocolate is my favorite.
Sometimes I drink it.
Sometimes I mix it into yogurt.
I don't treat it like a magical body transformation product.
It's simply a practical way to support my normal diet.
Supplements are part of the routine — not the main character
I also use things like curcumin and L-carnitine as part of my routine.
But I never see them as permission to ignore everything else.
I love food, so I also like being active.
I walk.
I train.
I sleep.
And then I add products that fit the lifestyle I'm already living.
My lifestyle is the main character.
Supplements are supporting cast.
Pay attention to your own body
I'm also not a fan of saying:
“Everyone should take this.”
We're different.
Different diets.
Different training loads.
Different goals.
Different bodies.
Instead of taking something because an influencer uses it — including me — I think it's worth asking:
Does this actually make sense for me?
Keep the things that work for you.
Question the things you don't need.
And remember that building a healthy body isn't a competition to own the biggest supplement cabinet.
Eat well, move and recover
If I had to summarize my wellness philosophy, it would be incredibly unglamorous:
Eat well. Move often. Recover properly.
Simple.
But simple things done consistently can be powerful.
Protein, supplements, recovery wear and body-care tools can all support that foundation.
I like using tools that make taking care of myself easier.
I just never want to outsource responsibility for my body to a product.