{"id":734089,"date":"2025-11-25T00:57:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T21:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=734089"},"modified":"2025-11-25T00:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T21:57:42","slug":"how-celebrity-trainers-hack-their-protein-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=734089","title":{"rendered":"How Celebrity Trainers Hack Their Protein Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How Celebrity Trainers Hack Their Protein Goals<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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By <\/span>Audrey Noble<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

November 24, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed with all the protein chatter\u2014including a new wave of protein powders, bars, and drinks that are constantly flooding your feeds\u2014you\u2019re not alone. But here’s the thing: Most experts recommend against relying on these protein shortcuts to meet your daily goals, instead encouraging the protein-obsessed to consume the nutrient through whole foods.<\/p>\n

But we get it\u2014eating the same type of protein over and over again can get boring. So we turned to the pros to help with that. Below, trainers, fitness founders, and nutritionists break down how they meet their protein goals\u2014with a bunch of good tricks. (Sans the powders, bars, and questionable drinks that are all over social.<\/p>\n

Rob Piela, Trainer and Founder of Gotham Gym<\/h2>\n
Protein Hack: Meat Alternatives<\/div>\n
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Once upon a time, Gotham Gym founder Rob Piela was a vegan. And while he’s no longer on a totally animal-free diet, he still turns to meat alternatives when looking to increase\u00a0his protein intake. \u201cSome of the best athletes in the world are vegan,” Piela, who trained celebs like Gigi Hadid, says. \u201cThey eat foods such as peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Then there are the soy-based foods, like tofu, tempeh, etc. And there’s also nuts and butters; they\u2019re a little heavier in fat, but they\u2019re good sources of protein.\u201d<\/p>\n

But pro-tip: be sure to focus on a well-balanced diet rather than just focusing on one nutrient. \u201cA protein-only diet is not a good thing,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Adena Neglia MS, RDN, CDN, with Brown & Medina Nutrition and Nutrition Consultant for the New York City Ballet<\/h2>\n
Protein Hack: Meal Tweakments<\/div>\n
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Neglia, who is the nutritional consultant for the New York City Ballet, stresses the importance of protein during long rehearsals to support a dancer\u2019s performance, prevent injury, and fully recover. \u201cProtein is essential for strength and recovery, but it\u2019s still just one part of the bigger fueling picture,\u201d she says. \u201cSince carbs are a dancer\u2019s main energy source, we discuss how protein fits into that balance and where it\u2019s most helpful around training.\u201d<\/p>\n

One way she personally gets her protein intake (without getting bored with the same meal over and over) is through \u201ctweakments\u201d to protein-focused meals. \u201cSmall tweaks prevent protein burnout while keeping intake consistent,\u201d she says. Things she recommends to dancers and anyone looking for easy ways to up their protein include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Adding Greek yogurt on top of taco, chili, or potato bowls for a creamier, higher-protein finish<\/li>\n
  • Adding dried edamame as a crunchy topping for salads, soups, or grain bowls<\/li>\n
  • Cooking frozen shrimp for added quick protein<\/li>\n
  • Try protein-spiked versions of your favorite foods. \u201cFor example: higher protein bread such as Dave\u2019s Killer Bread, Barilla Plus pasta, or Kodiak Cakes oatmeal or pancake mix,\u201d she says.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Saul Choza, Pilates Instructor and Founder of Winsor Choza Pilates<\/h2>\n
    Protein Hack: Take Meat Breaks<\/div>\n
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    Saul Choza, who trains celebs like Miley Cyrus, likes to incorporate different types of protein into his diet, including salmon (\u201cThe trick is to broil the salon skin side up for a few minutes. Then you take it out of the oven, peel the skin off the salmon [and] the end result is a crispy salmon skin \u201cchip\u201d to accompany the meal. It is so delicious, and I have many friends and clients who now use this method,\u201d he says) and ground turkey for healthy tacos. He turns to meat alternatives often, too.<\/p>\n

    \u201cNuts and yogurt are an easy way to get protein when I don\u2019t want eggs in the morning,” Choza says. “Also, rice and beans are a perfect protein [sources] when consumed together. It is great for times when I want to give my body a rest from meat, fish, or poultry.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Dani Coleman, VP of Training at Pvolve<\/h2>\n
    Protein Hack: Meal Prep<\/div>\n
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    Dani Coleman, who is Jennifer Aniston\u2019s personal trainer, is all about the meal prep. \u201cIt not only saves time and resources, but it also allows you to plan ahead and build in variety so you\u2019re not defaulting to the same meals every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

    For her meal prep, she focuses on whole-food protein sources that are easy for on-the-go. She loves edamame, hard-boiled eggs, and apples with almond butter\u2014though protein-rich Greek yogurt is her go-to.<\/p>\n

    \u201cBreakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and I truly believe it sets the tone for how you feel and perform the rest of the day,\u201d she says. \u201cOne of my go-to protein-focused breakfasts is a Greek yogurt parfait that I prep the night before in a mason jar. I mix Greek Yogurt with almond butter and flaxseed, then top it with berries and walnuts. It\u2019s perfect for grabbing and going on my extra-early mornings.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Heather Andersen, founder of NY Pilates<\/h2>\n
    Protein Hack: Buy in Bulk<\/div>\n
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    With takeout a few swipes away, it\u2019s all too easy to fall into a food delivery trap. Heather Andersen has one hack to not only resist that temptation and keep her protein intake on track (and it’s cost-effective to boot): buying your protein in bulk. \u201cMy freezer is my accountability partner,\u201d she says. \u201cI bulk-order high-quality proteins so I always have something clean on hand. When I pull out a filet or chicken breast in the morning, I know dinner is already halfway done. It\u2019s the simplest way to avoid last-minute takeout and protect my energy for the next day.\u201d<\/p>\n

    And if you\u2019re looking for another food option that isn\u2019t the typical red meat or chicken, she loves salmon filets. \u201cI buy them in bulk, thaw one when I need it, and eat a 4-oz filet like it\u2019s a chic, omega-rich protein bar,\u201d she says. \u201cClean, zero additives, and almost too easy.<\/p>\n

    Lili Gatty\u00e1n, owner of DOGPOUND<\/h2>\n
    Protein Hack: Sauce It Up<\/div>\n
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    A major misconception when it comes to eating healthy is that it can be bland. Lili Gatty\u00e1n likes to balance proteins like chicken and tofu with different vegetables like kimchi, purple cabbage, artichokes, and healthy fats like avocados. But the best way to elevate a healthy, protein-focused meal is to add bold flavors. \u201cIt\u2019s all about how you dress it,\u201d she says. \u201cSauces, spices, and dressings are endless, and mixing them up brings out different tastes within the same meal. My current favorites are a spicy cashew sauce and hot sauce; the bolder the better.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Have a beauty or wellness trend you\u2019re curious about? We want to know! Send<\/em> Vogue\u2019s senior beauty and wellness editor an email at beauty@vogue.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

    Source URL: http:\/\/vogue.com\/article\/how-celebrity-trainers-and-experts-take-protein<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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