46 min
Macro Phasing Mastery: A Coach's Journey Through Deficit, Surplus, and Sustainable Changes Macros Made Easy with Emily Field RD
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- Nutrition
Have you ever wondered how to navigate through different phases of nutrition to reach your body composition and fitness goals?
Today we are talking all about macro phasing, which is this idea that you might want to move through certain phases for certain goals. Because if you’ve ever been in a calorie deficit or surplus before, you know that you certainly can’t live there forever…
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the inspiring Kristen Vondenstein, a certified nutrition coach who is passionate about empowering mothers to reclaim a resilient and energized mind, body, and life.
During our chat, Kristen opened up about her personal journey with macro phasing, taking us through the ups and downs of her nutrition and training during deficit, maintenance, and surplus phases. We also dove into the mental hurdles that come with shifting body image and societal pressures, particularly after childbirth.
If you’ve been curious about how to approach different phases in your journey to your ideal body composition and fitness goals, join us to hear more about:
(2:30) Kristen's experiences with macro phasing and how it impacted her fitness journey (7:51)The different phases of macro phasing: deficit, maintenance, and surplus(23:52) Methods for tracking progress beyond the scale (00:32:29) Overcoming mental challenges related to body image and societal expectations (37:15) The importance of self-belief and finding a supportive community
Kristen's story is a testament to the power of listening to your body, the transformative effects of nutrition and the importance of focusing on one goal at a time.
Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to get more advice for reaching your health goals with a macros approach.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to see you share what you took away from it by taking a screenshot of the episode and tagging me on Instagram! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what you want to learn about next!
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Happy Scale App
Paragon Training Methods
DIY Macros Guide - Follow this free guide to set your own macros so you can start eating to your needs ASAP!
Macros Made Easy - Get on the waitlist to learn when we enroll next and qualify for exclusive bonuses. This is a professional led, self-paced online course that teaches you how to track macros—the stress-free way. Learn how to eat for your unique needs so you can be in the driver’s seat of how you look, feel and perform without relying on a restrictive diet plan ever again.
Eat to Lean Coaching - If you’ve mastered the basics of macros, but there's still room for more clarity and personalization for your particular goals, join us in Eat to Lean Coaching! In this group coaching program you’ll learn nutrition, exercise and mindset changes alongside other women who are in your exact shoes.
Custom Macro Calculation - No more second guessing those macro numbers or being confused by online calculators. Get personalized macro targets that you can trust. We’ll create your protein, fat, and carbohydrate targets, calorie goals, and give you bigger picture health recommendations for real results. To learn more, click the link or...
Have you ever wondered how to navigate through different phases of nutrition to reach your body composition and fitness goals?
Today we are talking all about macro phasing, which is this idea that you might want to move through certain phases for certain goals. Because if you’ve ever been in a calorie deficit or surplus before, you know that you certainly can’t live there forever…
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the inspiring Kristen Vondenstein, a certified nutrition coach who is passionate about empowering mothers to reclaim a resilient and energized mind, body, and life.
During our chat, Kristen opened up about her personal journey with macro phasing, taking us through the ups and downs of her nutrition and training during deficit, maintenance, and surplus phases. We also dove into the mental hurdles that come with shifting body image and societal pressures, particularly after childbirth.
If you’ve been curious about how to approach different phases in your journey to your ideal body composition and fitness goals, join us to hear more about:
(2:30) Kristen's experiences with macro phasing and how it impacted her fitness journey (7:51)The different phases of macro phasing: deficit, maintenance, and surplus(23:52) Methods for tracking progress beyond the scale (00:32:29) Overcoming mental challenges related to body image and societal expectations (37:15) The importance of self-belief and finding a supportive community
Kristen's story is a testament to the power of listening to your body, the transformative effects of nutrition and the importance of focusing on one goal at a time.
Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to get more advice for reaching your health goals with a macros approach.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to see you share what you took away from it by taking a screenshot of the episode and tagging me on Instagram! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what you want to learn about next!
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Happy Scale App
Paragon Training Methods
DIY Macros Guide - Follow this free guide to set your own macros so you can start eating to your needs ASAP!
Macros Made Easy - Get on the waitlist to learn when we enroll next and qualify for exclusive bonuses. This is a professional led, self-paced online course that teaches you how to track macros—the stress-free way. Learn how to eat for your unique needs so you can be in the driver’s seat of how you look, feel and perform without relying on a restrictive diet plan ever again.
Eat to Lean Coaching - If you’ve mastered the basics of macros, but there's still room for more clarity and personalization for your particular goals, join us in Eat to Lean Coaching! In this group coaching program you’ll learn nutrition, exercise and mindset changes alongside other women who are in your exact shoes.
Custom Macro Calculation - No more second guessing those macro numbers or being confused by online calculators. Get personalized macro targets that you can trust. We’ll create your protein, fat, and carbohydrate targets, calorie goals, and give you bigger picture health recommendations for real results. To learn more, click the link or...
46 min