374: Building Muscle, Protecting Metabolism, + Simplifying Dinner Rachael DeVaux

In this episode, I sit down with Rachael DeVaux to talk about what high protein living actually looks like in real life. We get into the habits that keep energy stable, cravings lower, and meals simple, without obsessing over every macro. Rachael shares how her approach to food has evolved through different seasons, including pregnancy and motherhood, and why strength, muscle, and metabolic health are now at the center of everything she teaches. If you want to feel stronger, simplify your meals, and build a healthier family culture without adding more stress to your plate, you are going to love this one. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How much protein do women need? → Is high protein good for moms? → How do I eat more protein? → How do I cut sugar for kids? → Easy high protein meals Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at → Cozy Earth | Head to and use code BEWELL for up to 35% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:10 - Starting Rachael’s Goodies → 00:05:47 - Evolving nutrition + movement → 00:12:49 - Protein intake → 00:15:33 - Men’s weight loss → 00:17:32 - Women’s weight loss → 00:19:41 - High protein breakfasts → 00:23:44 - Tips for eating out → 00:29:38 - Unpacking “cheat meals” → 00:31:06 - Steam oven → 00:34:52 - Favorite kitchen appliances → 00:37:16 - Quick protein → 00:40:46 - Introducing solids → 00:44:47 - Variety + picky eaters → 00:49:12 - Meal prep → 00:54:13 - Cooking methods → 00:57:42 - Family dinner → 01:01:49 - Day In The Life → 01:05:58 - Intention setting + screen time → 01:10:37 - Teaching children movement Further Listening: → 247. Rachael's Good Eats’ Nutrient-Rich Recipes & Whole Food Philosophy Check Out Rachael: → Instagram → Blog → The High-Protein Plate Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

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374: Building Muscle, Protecting Metabolism, + Simplifying Dinner Rachael DeVaux is an episode from Be Well By Kelly by Kelly Leveque.

This episode is 76:01 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2026.

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