“It’s been 4 weeks, should I change my programming?” “I have been doing the same exercise for 6 weeks, I need to change it.” “OMG, if I have to do the same routine one more time I am going to lose my mind!” These are the kinds of things that we hear all the time […]
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Nov
Nov
Author: Ramona Moore | Macros Inc Coach Running has seen a boom this year as we have dealt with gym closures and fitness class cancellations, which has led to people turning to outdoor running as a way to get exercise and relieve stress. So for many, this is the first winter season they will experience […]
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Oct
Oct
Normally, I am on the science soapbox telling you about what the science says about weight loss, health, or longevity, but today I want to cover something more on the personal side of the weight loss journey. Specifically, your support structure and systems. I’ve been coaching or working with clients or coaches themselves for over […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Calvin Huynh | Macros Inc. Coach Sleep is an interesting phenomenon isn’t it? You close our eyes, everything becomes nothing, and then you suddenly wake up… and then the same process repeats itself every night. Most adults desperately want more, yet often refuse to prioritize it. You sacrifice on hours of it to stay […]
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Sep
Sep
A few years ago since being peri-menopausal, diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and struggling with debilitating anxiety relating to numerous physical injuries and PTSD after a long policing career, I literally hit the wall! And, to add salt to the wound, a miserable soul destructive sedentary job thrown in the mix, just about did me in! My […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Calvin Huynh | Macros Inc Coach When you first started lifting, getting stronger was easy. You could slap on an extra 5 lbs or pump out more reps each week. Life was good, you were making solid, steady gains each week. Unfortunately, this pace of progress could not last forever. I mean… you sort […]
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Aug
Aug
Tracking tools & Learning skills for life. In the Macros Inc Facebook group, we see posts now and then related to the end goal: breaking free from weighing & tracking macros and using the new skills we learned to proceed without the need for these tools. Is it possible to be successful without tracking? Yes, […]
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Aug
Aug
Hidden calories… One of the things that can derail us without us even knowing. This is the first part of our series on how to root out and remove hidden calories from your diet. With tracking and weighing our food day to day we can oftentimes become lax with our efforts and dismiss things that […]
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Aug
Aug
By: Calvin Huynh | Macros Inc. Coach The Dreaded Plateau The early stages of weight loss are great. You’re excited, motivated, and it doesn’t take too long for a couple lbs to slip off. However, after weeks and months of dieting, the story can get seemingly grim. Restricting calories, getting your steps in, and staying […]
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Aug
Aug
By: Calvin Huynh | Macros Inc. Coach Everybody wants to lose weight, but you can only lose weight for so long. Once you have reached the bottom end of healthy body fat levels, there is simply no more tissue to lose before some health consequences set in. Getting to the low teens of body fat […]