Lean Muscle: Your Secret Weapon for Looking Good, Feeling Great, and Burning Calories While You Sleep
Let’s talk about muscle. Not the kind you flex in front of the mirror at the gym (though hey, no shame if you do that once in a while). I’m talking about lean muscle—the kind that quietly helps you stay strong, age better, and even burn more calories while you sleep.
Yeah, muscle literally burns energy while you rest.
Let that sink in. Cardio burns calories only while you're running/walking/biking.
Strength workouts create lean muscle that burns calories all day long.
You could be on the couch watching your favorite show, and your muscles are still putting in work behind the scenes. That’s like having a little metabolic engine running 24/7, just for being you.
And here’s the kicker:
After about age 30, we start losing muscle. Naturally. Quietly. Slowly. But it adds up fast over time if we don’t do something about it. Less muscle = slower metabolism, less strength, more fatigue, and more risk of injury as we get older. Not good.
The good news?
You don’t need fancy gym equipment or hours a day to build muscle. You just need a smart routine (like my “350” workout), some consistency, and one big non-negotiable: protein.
Muscle doesn’t just appear because you lift something heavy. It needs fuel to grow and repair. That fuel is protein. And the more muscle you want to build—or preserve—the more protein you need to eat.
That’s why I built Todd’s Power Oats with 30 grams of natural whey protein in every bowl. It’s the perfect blend of protein, fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants to help you build and maintain lean muscle—especially when you don’t have time to cook up a whole breakfast spread.
Plus, strong muscles just make you look better. Clothes fit better. Posture improves. You feel more confident in your body. And it doesn’t take a six-pack to feel that way. Just a little more strength, a little more tone, and a lot more energy.
So here’s the formula I follow:
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Strength workouts (like The 350) 2–3 times a week
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Protein-packed breakfasts (like Todd’s Power Oats) every morning
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Cardio for heart health and balance
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Consistency over perfection
That’s it.
More muscle. Fewer excuses. And a breakfast that actually helps you build the body you want.
Be good to your self,
Todd McGuire
Founder, Todd’s Power Oats
P.S. If you haven’t tried the Peanut Butter Monster flavor yet… it packs 37 grams of protein and might be my favorite one yet.