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30/30/30 Rule: Boost Metabolism, Curb Cravings, Not Quick Fix

10/17/2025

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The 30/30/30 rule requires 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking and 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise.
Dietitian Tara Collingwood says the method aims to stabilize blood sugar, curb cravings, and boost metabolism.
She notes fat loss depends on total calorie balance and diet quality, not solely on timing.
Collingwood warns the approach is not a quick weight-loss fix and that consistency in healthy habits is essential.

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The 30/30/30 rule requires 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking and 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise.
Dietitian Tara Collingwood says the method aims to stabilize blood sugar, curb cravings, and boost metabolism.
She notes fat loss depends on total calorie balance and diet quality, not solely on timing.
Collingwood warns the approach is not a quick weight-loss fix and that consistency in healthy habits is essential.