[S1 E19] What are Macronutrients? What is flexible dieting & iifym?
Are you new to the world of nutrition or fitness and feeling confused by all the talk of "macros"? Don't worry, you're not alone!
In this episode, we'll take a comprehensive look at macronutrients and how they impact our health and fitness goals.
Macronutrients, or "macros" for short, are the three main nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Each macronutrient plays a different role in our bodies, affecting our energy levels, muscle growth, and overall health.
By understanding the importance of each macronutrient and how they work together, you can determine the right balance for your individual lifestyle and fitness goals. Armed with this knowledge, you can make informed nutritional decisions that will help you achieve optimal health and wellness.
So if you're ready to take the first step towards a healthier and more empowered life, join me for this episode, and let's dive deep into the world of macronutrients!
In today’s episode, we cover:
[00:04:05] Importance of Macro: The importance of understanding macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats and how to manipulate their ratios to achieve desired physical results without obsessively counting or logging food
[00:08:31] Macronutrient Counting for Weight Loss: Counting calories alone may result in weight loss, but it often includes muscle loss and does not necessarily lead to the desired physique; counting macronutrients is crucial for supporting lean tissue and encouraging fat loss.
[00:10:02] Is your current physique healthy? The lower your body fat percentage as a female, the more stressed your system is going to be
[00:13:53] Take other things into consideration: your nutrition, your lifestyle, your stress levels, etc.
[00:16:44] The correlation between your cycle, pregnancy, and your body fat; factors that may lead to the absence of menstruation and how to support your body before, during, and after pregnancy
[00:20:40] Focusing on what is your individual body's healthiest look and what is the healthiest thing for your ethnic background, especially as you transition into adulthood
Resources mentioned
Quotes:
Macronutrients are arguably the easiest way to understand how to manage a flexible diet for the long term.
Macros can help determine your body composition and the quality of the food determines how you feel.
There is a difference between counting calories and counting macros.
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