What Is NEAT? Your body is a lot like your bank account, except instead of dollars, it uses calories as its currency. And instead of earning money through working and spending money on Uber Eats, your body earns calories through eating and spends calories by living. The “spending” part can be thought of almost exactly […]
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Carbohydrates, or carbs, have long been a topic of debate and discussion in the world of nutrition and health. From low-carb diets to carb-loading for athletes, there’s a wealth of information out there. However, not all of it is backed by solid scientific evidence. In this article, we’ll delve into 10 things you should know […]
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The quest for weight loss has spawned countless dieting trends and fads, each claiming to be the ultimate solution to shed those extra pounds. From the ketogenic diet to the Atkins diet, the vegan diet to the South Beach diet, the options seem endless. Surprisingly, despite their diverse approaches and restrictions, all successful diets have […]
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When it comes to losing weight, we’ve seen people make some common mistakes that end up slowing down their progress. At Macros Inc, we’ve had the chance to work with many clients and understand the challenges they face. That’s why we want to share five mistakes we often see people make when trying to lose […]
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TDEE is an acronym for Total Daily Energy Expenditure, which is really just the name for the total amount of calories you expend in a day. Another way to think about TDEE is that it is really just your total metabolism That is it. Super simple concept, but simple doesn’t mean unimportant. In fact, understanding […]
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The early stages of weight loss are exciting and motivating, but as time goes on, it’s common to hit a plateau where progress seems to stall. This can be frustrating and demotivating, but there are strategies you can use to break through the plateau and continue making progress. In this blog post, we will explore […]
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By: Tom Franclemont | Macros Inc. Coach How frequently do you jump on the scale? Daily, weekly, maybe only monthly? Or perhaps you think it’s best to ditch the scale altogether. Before you do that, let’s discuss what the scale does and how to make it a useful tool for reaching your goals. Understanding Scale […]
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Hidden calories can often derail our efforts to maintain a healthy diet, especially when we overlook seemingly insignificant sources of calories. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of hidden calories, uncovering common culprits, and providing practical tips to eliminate them from your diet. Understanding Hidden Calories Hidden calories refer to those calories […]
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The CICO Diet, also known as the Calories-In-Calories-Out diet, is a way of thinking about dieting that boils weight loss down to “first principles” thinking. Essentially, it removes all the other aspects of food and focuses just on the calories in your food, nothing else.
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If you’re looking to improve your physical health and achieve your fat loss goals, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’ll explore the intricate relationship between metabolism and fat loss and provide valuable insights and guidance based on our decades of experience as coaches. Losing Fat is Easy When You Know How Losing […]