Flexible Dieting , Miscellaneous
Macros While Nursing
Nutrition needs change for nursing mothers and sadly, there is not a lot of information out there for this. This NutriWiki will provide insights for mothers to know how to adjust their macros while nursing. Summary When calculating macros while nursing, most data indicates that nursing mothers generally need 500-1000 calories more than usual. [...] The post Macros While Nursing appeared first on Macros Inc.
Flexible Dieting , Miscellaneous
Macros When Pregnant
Pregnancy changes the body’s need for nutrients as you are not just eating for yourself. Therefore your macros when pregnant may need to be different than when you are not pregnant. This article provides some insights into this topic. Summary Pregnant women generally need 200-600 calories more than usual. Refer to a medical professional [...] The post Macros When Pregnant appeared first on Macros Inc.
Measuring Body Fat
Measuring body fat has become a common approach in today’s health and fitness industry. There are benefits to doing this, but there are also some drawbacks. Before you read too much into your personal results, read this NutriWiki article to get a better idea of what those tests actually mean. Summary Every method has [...] The post Measuring Body Fat appeared first on Macros Inc.
Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are food products in the form of small chemicals that are used to make foods taste sweet without adding calories. These food products are often scrutinized in popular media. This NutriWiki will cover the most up to date science on artificial sweeteners. Summary Artificial sweeteners are generally safe. They are only toxic [...] The post Artificial Sweeteners appeared first on Macros Inc.
Can You Swap Macros?
Fats, proteins, and carbs. They all have different functions and do different things, but can you swap macros around to suit your needs? That is a great question and we cover that topic in this NutriWiki. Summary Macronutrient targets can be adjusted as long as calories are matched. Protein intake should remain constant to [...] The post Can You Swap Macros? appeared first on Macros Inc.
Fasted Training
Everyone wants a hack to fat loss and to speed it up by trying to optimize every little thing. One of the most popular hacks is to perform fasted training. This NutriWiki covers this topic and will tell you if you really need to skip breakfast before the gym. Summary Fasted and fed training [...] The post Fasted Training appeared first on Macros Inc.
Fat Burners
Losing body fat is not an easy task and having something that speeds up the process would be the holy grail of weight loss. This is one of the reason fat burners, or supplements that claim to speed up weight loss, have become so popular. This NutriWiki will cover the truths and myths about [...] The post Fat Burners appeared first on Macros Inc.
Hydration
Water comes in, water goes out. That is the extent to which most of us really think about hydration. Turns out, there is a lot more do it than that. This NutriWiki covers the ins-and-outs of hydration. Summary For most people, drinking to thirst is sufficient for maintaining hydration during a workout. Exercising for [...] The post Hydration appeared first on Macros Inc.
Weighing Food – Raw Vs. Cooked
Weighing food can require a bit of a learning curve, we get that, so we want to help make it as easy as possible. One of the biggest road blocks for most people is whether they should weigh food raw vs cooked. This NutriWiki will give you the skinny on this conundrum. Summary Tracked [...] The post Weighing Food – Raw Vs. Cooked appeared first on Macros Inc.
Cardio vs. Resistance Training While Dieting
Summary Different types of exercise provide different benefits when dieting. Emphasis of cardio vs. resistance training is ultimately goal specific. Cardio helps increase calorie expenditure. Resistance training helps preserve lean body mass. Discussion A common question that arises regarding dieting is “what’s better for fat loss, cardio or weights?” Ideally, most people will be doing [...] The post Cardio vs. Resistance Training While Dieting appeared first on Macros Inc.
Cardio For Fat Loss
Do I need to perform cardio for fat loss? Summary No, cardio is not required for fat loss. It can be used as a way to increase caloric expenditure for fat loss, but is not required. Discussion To lose body fat, a caloric deficit is required. This means that fundamentally you need to expend more [...] The post Cardio For Fat Loss appeared first on Macros Inc.
Reliable Health and Fitness Experts
There is a lot of information available for you to find and sort through. We know that often times you will read conflicting thoughts on a given topic. This is where knowing who to trust can help. This NutriWiki will provide a list of reliable health and fitness experts for you to follow! Here is [...] The post Reliable Health and Fitness Experts appeared first on Macros Inc.