Macros Made Easy with Emily Field RD

Emily Field RD
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Welcome to Macros Made Easy, the podcast that simplifies the world of macros. If you're overwhelmed by the concept of tracking your macros, or wondering how you might use the approach in your full, busy life, you're not alone. This show is designed to make it easy for you to understand and implement a macro balanced eating pattern and put you in the driver's seat of how you look, feel and perform. Your host, Emily Field is a Registered Dietitian with nearly a decade of experience using the macros approach with her clients. She knows the power that a macros approach can have - such as an improved metabolism, easy and painless fat loss and enhanced food freedom. Join Emily for each episode as she makes macros easy while helping you reach your health goals with ease. Connect with Emily: www.emilyfieldrd.com Instagram & Facebook @emilyfieldrd

  1. The "Different" Things I Did to Support My Pregnancy

    APR 27

    The "Different" Things I Did to Support My Pregnancy

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the “rules” around pregnancy nutrition, this episode is going to offer a very different perspective. Because the truth is, there isn’t just one right way to approach pregnancy. And the decisions I made around pregnancy nutrition, glucose and pregnancy, and pregnancy body image might not look like what you typically see online. But they were intentional. In this episode, I’m walking you through the “different” things I did to support my pregnancy, and more importantly, why I made those choices. In this episode, we discuss: • How I approached pregnancy nutrition without falling into fear, restriction, or over-control • My perspective on glucose and pregnancy, including how I thought about blood sugar without becoming obsessive • The mindset shifts that supported a healthier pregnancy body image through constant physical change • How the macros made easy approach translated into pregnancy in a way that felt supportive instead of rigid • Why autonomy and intentional decision-making mattered more than blindly following every recommendation If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing it wrong” or questioning your choices, this episode will help you take a step back and think more critically about what actually matters. Because supporting your body during pregnancy isn’t about perfection. It’s about understanding your body, staying grounded in your decisions, and building an approach to pregnancy nutrition that actually works for you. When you zoom out, conversations around glucose and pregnancy and pregnancy body image often become overly rigid or fear-driven. This episode is meant to bring you back to a more balanced perspective. This is what macros made easy looks like in a completely different season of life. Not perfect. Not rigid. Not all-or-nothing. Just intentional, informed, and supportive. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook

    55 min
  2. The Midlife Metabolism Reframe: It’s Not Broken, It’s Under-Supported

    APR 13

    The Midlife Metabolism Reframe: It’s Not Broken, It’s Under-Supported

    If you’ve ever felt like your body stopped responding the way it used to, this episode is going to shift how you think about midlife metabolism. Because the truth is, your metabolism isn’t broken. It’s under-supported. And once you understand how metabolism adaptation actually works, everything starts to make a lot more sense. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening beneath the surface and what it actually looks like to learn how to fix your metabolism in a way that supports your body long term. In this episode, we discuss: • Why your midlife metabolism feels slower and how metabolism adaptation is a normal physiological response, not a personal failure • What most women get wrong when trying to figure out how to fix your metabolism, especially after years of eating less and doing more • How balancing macros supports your metabolism, energy, and recovery instead of continuing the cycle of under-fueling • The role of metabolism adaptation in stalled progress and why eating less is often the thing keeping you stuck • What it actually looks like to learn how to fix your metabolism by supporting your body instead of pushing it harder If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of doing everything “right” but not seeing results, this episode will help you understand why. The issue isn’t your effort. It’s that your midlife metabolism has adapted to years of under-fueling, and continuing to push harder only reinforces that pattern. When you shift your focus toward balancing macros, supporting recovery, and working with your body instead of against it, you start to create an environment where change can actually happen. This is the reframe most women need. Learning how to fix your metabolism isn’t about restriction or doing more. It’s about understanding metabolism adaptation and giving your body the support it’s been missing. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook

    47 min
  3. Macros for Busy People: How to Hit Your Macros Without Overhauling Your Life

    APR 6

    Macros for Busy People: How to Hit Your Macros Without Overhauling Your Life

    If you’ve ever felt like macro tracking only works when life is calm, organized, and perfectly planned, this episode is going to change the way you approach it. Because the truth is, learning how to hit your macros isn’t about having more time. It’s about having a system that actually works in real life. In this episode, we break down what macros made easy actually looks like when you’re busy, overwhelmed, and juggling a full schedule. In this episode, we discuss: • Why macros made easy doesn’t mean perfect, and what realistic macro tracking actually looks like in real life • The protein first strategy and how it simplifies your day so you can finally learn how to hit your macros consistently • How to use macro-friendly foods to reduce decision fatigue and make meals easier without overthinking everything • A realistic system for how to hit your macros even when your schedule is unpredictable • How to make macros made easy fit into your lifestyle so you can stay consistent long term If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but can’t seem to follow through, this episode will help you understand why. The issue isn’t that you need more discipline or a better plan. It’s that your current approach likely doesn’t fit your actual life. When you shift your focus toward simple systems like protein first, leaning on macro-friendly foods, and building consistency instead of chasing perfection, learning how to hit your macros becomes far more realistic. This is what macros made easy is supposed to feel like. Not rigid, not overwhelming, and not something that only works when everything is perfectly planned, but something you can return to again and again, even on your busiest days. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook

    48 min
  4. The Muscle Loss Conversation No One Is Having About GLP-1s

    MAR 23

    The Muscle Loss Conversation No One Is Having About GLP-1s

    GLP-1 supplements are rapidly changing the weight loss conversation. Many people are experiencing reduced appetite, quieter food noise, and faster weight loss than they ever thought possible. But there’s an important conversation happening in the research world that almost no one is talking about publicly: muscle loss. When people lose weight, they don’t just lose fat. A portion of that weight often comes from lean tissue, which means muscle loss during weight loss can significantly impact metabolism, strength, long-term health, and the ability to maintain results. In this episode, we unpack what current research is showing about GLP-1 supplements, how rapid weight loss affects body composition, and why lifestyle habits still play a major role in determining the quality of weight loss. While GLP-1 supplements can help reduce appetite and support weight loss, they do not automatically prevent muscle loss during weight loss, which is why training and nutrition strategies matter. In this episode you’ll hear:• Why muscle loss during weight loss matters for metabolism, strength, and long-term health • What GLP-1 supplements actually do in the body and how they influence appetite and calorie intake • What research is showing about muscle loss during rapid weight loss • Why strength training for fat loss becomes critical when calorie intake drops • How protein intake and strength training for fat loss help reduce muscle loss and protect long-term results Ultimately, the goal isn’t just to become smaller. The goal is to lose mostly fat while preserving muscle, supporting metabolism, and protecting your strength for the long run. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook

    41 min
  5. How to Track Macros Without Obsessing (An Honest Conversation About Macros + Disordered Eating)

    MAR 9

    How to Track Macros Without Obsessing (An Honest Conversation About Macros + Disordered Eating)

    If you have ever wondered whether tracking your food could lead to disordered eating, this episode is for you. Maybe you are macro curious but cautious. Maybe someone has told you that learning how to track macros automatically leads to obsession. Or maybe you have tracked before and noticed yourself panicking when you were a few grams off, treating your macros like a ceiling, or banking calories to feel more disciplined. In this honest conversation, I break down what disordered eating actually is and how it is different from structured eating. We talk about the difference between awareness and rigidity, and why tracking itself is not the same thing as disordered eating. You will learn how to approach how to track macros in a way that builds competence instead of control. We cover the red flags that signal when structure is becoming restrictive, including perfectionism, compensating with extra cardio, and patterns like banking calories that quietly turn flexibility into control. We also unpack the difference between diet culture and flexible dieting. When done correctly, flexible dieting is not about elimination or shrinking at all costs. It is about adequacy, balance, and learning how to fuel your body intelligently. That is a very different conversation than punishment or restriction. If you have been trying to figure out how to track macros without sliding into old patterns, this episode will help you understand where obsession actually comes from and how to prevent it. Macro tracking can become rigid, but the presence of numbers does not automatically equal disordered eating. The goal is not to convince you to track. The goal is to help you choose intentionally and understand your relationship with structure before you begin. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook

    44 min
  6. Macros, Cortisol, Stress & Sleep: Why Food Isn’t the Problem (But It’s Often the Solution)

    FEB 23

    Macros, Cortisol, Stress & Sleep: Why Food Isn’t the Problem (But It’s Often the Solution)

    If you’ve been told cortisol is the problem, this episode will shift how you see your body. Today, we’re talking about cortisol dysregulation, stress & sleep, and why most women are trying to fix the wrong thing. Cortisol itself is not the problem. It’s a survival hormone. The issue is when your body has to rely on it too heavily for too long. In this episode, I explain how cortisol dysregulation develops, why it often shows up first in your stress & sleep patterns, and how under-fueling quietly drives the cycle. If you feel wired but tired, struggle with middle-of-the-night waking, feel inflamed or puffy, or can’t seem to recover the way you used to, this conversation will connect the dots. We’ll talk about: • Why cortisol isn’t the problem — but chronic compensation is • How everyday stress impacts stress & sleep more than you realize • The role under-eating plays in cortisol dysregulation • Why food is often the solution, not the stressor • How balanced macros can support stress & sleep without adding more pressure Most women think they need to lower cortisol. But lowering cortisol isn’t the solution. Supporting your body consistently is the solution. When food intake is adequate and balanced, cortisol dysregulation often improves, stress & sleep stabilize, and the body no longer needs to stay on high alert. If you’ve been treating cortisol as the problem, this episode will help you see why nourishment may actually be the solution. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low-cost resources and services from this episode HERE!

    49 min
  7. Why Tracking Macros Is a Practical Tool in a World That Makes Health Hard

    FEB 9

    Why Tracking Macros Is a Practical Tool in a World That Makes Health Hard

    If you have ever felt awkward, defensive, or uncomfortable because you are tracking macros or paying attention to how you eat, this episode is for you. I want to talk about why doing something reasonable for your health can feel socially uncomfortable and how to stay grounded when it does. For many women, tracking macros is not actually the hard part. The hard part is the comments, the jokes, the looks, and the feeling that you need to explain or justify yourself. In a world that makes health hard, choosing intention often means stepping outside the default, and that can create discomfort for other people. In this episode, I break down why tracking macros can trigger reactions and why those reactions usually have very little to do with you. I explain how macros are not a diet or a moral stance, but a practical tool for navigating an environment built around convenience, distraction, and overconsumption. We also talk about how to stop explaining macros to everyone around you. I walk you through who actually deserves context and who does not, and how to talk about tracking macros in a calm, confident way without turning meals into debates or draining your energy. I reframe macros as a skill rather than a ruleset. Similar to budgeting or time management, tracking macros works as a practical tool that provides structure in a noisy environment. When health is hard, having a practical tool reduces guesswork and builds awareness without obsession or rigidity. You will hear: • Why tracking macros often feels socially uncomfortable • How the environment makes health hard by default • Why macros are a practical tool, not control • When explaining macros helps and when it does not • How to stay confident without over-explaining By the end of this episode, I want you to feel more settled in the truth that you are not doing anything wrong by being intentional. Tracking macros is not about perfection. It is about awareness, adaptability, and using a practical tool to support yourself in a world that makes health hard. If you want language, perspective, and permission to stop shrinking your choices or explaining macros just to keep other people comfortable, this episode will support you. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low-cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook

    31 min
  8. Two Seasons, One Body: What Pregnancy is Teaching Me About Midlife, Menopause, and Body Autonomy

    JAN 26

    Two Seasons, One Body: What Pregnancy is Teaching Me About Midlife, Menopause, and Body Autonomy

    In this episode of Macros Made Easy, I’m sharing something more personal than usual. I’m walking you through what pregnancy is teaching me about midlife, menopause, and body autonomy, and why moving through two seasons in a changing one body has reshaped how I think about food, training, and trust. At first glance, pregnancy and menopause seem like opposites, but living in both worlds has shown me how similar they actually feel. In two seasons that look very different on paper, the body gets louder, hormones take the lead, and the old rules stop working. When you are living in one body that is changing without asking for permission, trying to maintain a controlling diet only creates more frustration and disconnection. I talk about how pregnancy has forced me to let go of a controlling diet mindset and lean fully into flexible dieting instead. Eating more without attaching meaning to it. Training for function instead of aesthetics. Resting without guilt. These same shifts are exactly what midlife women need as hormones change and the body stops responding to restriction. This episode explores why body autonomy matters more than ever during hormonal transitions. True body autonomy is not about forcing your body into submission. It is about learning how to partner with your body during two seasons of change while honoring that you are still living in one body that deserves care, nourishment, and respect. I also explain why flexible dieting is often the missing piece for women navigating midlife and menopause. A controlling diet increases stress when hormones are already elevated. flexible dieting creates structure without rigidity and support without punishment. When you shift away from a controlling diet and toward flexible dieting, your body can finally exhale. Throughout the episode, I connect my pregnancy experience to what I see daily in midlife women who feel confused, frustrated, or disconnected from their bodies. When you are moving through two seasons in the same one body, the goal is not control. The goal is trust. That is where body autonomy begins. In this episode, I cover: Why pregnancy and menopause feel surprisingly similar inside the bodyHow a controlling diet backfires during hormonal transitionsWhy flexible dieting supports energy, recovery, and resilienceHow to rebuild body autonomy when the old rules stop workingWhat it means to care for one body through two seasons of change If your body feels unfamiliar lately, this episode is for you. Whether you are navigating perimenopause, menopause, or simply a new season in your health, learning to release a controlling diet, embrace flexible dieting, and rebuild body autonomy is how you move forward with confidence in the same one body, even as you pass through two seasons. 👉 Listen now and learn how to support your body instead of fighting it. For more guidance, explore the Macros Made Easy course. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook

    32 min
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Welcome to Macros Made Easy, the podcast that simplifies the world of macros. If you're overwhelmed by the concept of tracking your macros, or wondering how you might use the approach in your full, busy life, you're not alone. This show is designed to make it easy for you to understand and implement a macro balanced eating pattern and put you in the driver's seat of how you look, feel and perform. Your host, Emily Field is a Registered Dietitian with nearly a decade of experience using the macros approach with her clients. She knows the power that a macros approach can have - such as an improved metabolism, easy and painless fat loss and enhanced food freedom. Join Emily for each episode as she makes macros easy while helping you reach your health goals with ease. Connect with Emily: www.emilyfieldrd.com Instagram & Facebook @emilyfieldrd

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