
Update!! 
The All-You-Can-Eat Report: Protein Priority
Decided this deserved its own update. I headed to the buffet at an all-you-could-eat restaurant and went in with a clear plan

, but the appetite definitely had its limits once the main protein was done

.
Round 1: The Protein Foundation

I started with a massive plate of roast meatsβchicken drumsticks, wings, sliced beef, and pork with a side of gravy.
The Result: This was the "win" of the night. I cleared the vast majority of the meat, leaving just the bones and trimmings. This was where the bulk of the fuel came from.
Round 2: The Sides & Main

I loaded up a second plate with honey soy chicken, black bean beef, fried rice, and some chips/wedges, plus a side of steamed pumpkin and broccoli.
The Result: Total hit-out here. I barely touched the honey soy or the black bean beef, and the chips stayed mostly on the plate. Even the broccoli was a no-goβI just didn't have the room for the fillers.
Round 3: The Sweet Finish

I grabbed a mix of watermelon, cheesecake slices, brownie bites, and a bowl of soft serve with sprinkles.
The Result: I kept it very light here. I managed to eat some of the watermelon but couldn't even finish that. I only had about two small spoonfuls of the ice cream and a tiny bit of the cheesecake. I didn't touch the other cakes at all.
The Stats & Hydration
Hydration: Stuck to a massive jug of ice water and a Liquid I.V. (Passion Fruit) to help manage the sodium from the roast meats.
The Verdict: This wasn't the blowout I expected. Once the initial protein hit, the hunger vanished. It turned into a solid high-protein refeed rather than a massive carb-heavy cheat.

