Core Daily

Protein Shake (The Morning Stack)

Protein

Adults50+ / VeteranYouth / Young Adult

Grade A — Strong Evidence Grade

MOOP's Take

170g protein per day is non-negotiable at my body weight for lean mass preservation during fat loss. A morning shake gives me ~47% of that target before 8am. Without it, I'm chasing protein all day and usually falling short.

My Protocol

TimingAM — first meal anchor

DoseTarget 60–80g protein per shake from multiple sources

NotesJocko Mölk (primary) + Levels Whey (secondary) + Mt. Athos Goat Whey (tertiary) + creatine + leucine + glutamine + MCT oil + cold brew coffee + coconut milk. I call it the Massive Protein Shake. Hits ~80g protein before I'm out the door. My 170g daily target starts here.

What It's For

Lean MassFat LossStrengthrecovery

💪 Coach Arnie

Multi-source protein gives you a better amino acid release curve than a single source. Whey is fast; goat whey + casein components extend the window. The creatine + leucine in the shake ensures both are in the muscle cell when protein synthesis is highest.

🩺 Doc Hartley

At 47 with a target of visceral fat reduction, protein is the macro that does the most work — it preserves lean mass in a deficit, keeps satiety high, and has the highest thermic effect. 170g/day at his bodyweight (1.7g per pound of goal body weight) is correct.

Where I Buy It

Jocko Mölk Protein

Primary source. Clean profile, good amino spectrum.

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Levels Whey Protein

Secondary blend. Mixes clean.

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Mt. Athos Goat Whey

Tertiary. Easy on digestion if dairy is a problem.

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