The Macros Universe

Annie Collins & Anne Miller
The Macros Universe

Hosts: Annie Collins & Anne Miller-Two moms-Transformational health, nutrition, & fitness coaches- we seek after knowledge & truth, & with great passion, come together to share with you silly/random facts, pragmatic advice about mindset, nutrition, fitness, & everything under the universe! You can find Annie on Instagram @macrosdetective and Anne @rethinkingfitnesswithanne. Or email us at themacrosuniverse@gmail.com Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash

  1. 04/25/2023

    Episode 29: Tips & Tricks Pregnancy Edition

    Random Fact of the day (Sources:https://alphabiolabsusa.com/blog/10-amazing-dna-facts-you-may-not-know/) Today is National DNA day! Let’s learn some fun facts about DNA What is DNA? DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule containing genetic instructions that ensure living beings can properly develop, survive, and reproduce, with every human being inheriting half of their genetic material from each of their biological parents. DNA can be found in almost every cell in our body, except for red blood cells, making it an essential component in what makes us human. 1. All human beings share approximately 99.9% of their DNA The tiny amount of DNA that differs (0.1%) is what makes us different from one another. This area of our DNA is responsible for determining our physical characteristics like eye colour, skull shape and skin colour. 2. It would take 50 years to type out the entire human genome There are around three billion units that make up the human genome. It would take around 50 years to type out the entire genome – but you’d need to type at 60 words per minute, for eight hours per day. 3. DNA is made up of four key building blocks DNA molecules are made up of four chemical bases (nucleotides), which are the building blocks of nucleic acids: adenine (A), guanine (G), thymine (T), and cytosine (C). 4. If you stretched out the DNA in one cell, it would stretch to 2 metres long If you did this for all the DNA in all your cells, it would stretch to approximately twice the diameter of the solar system! 5. It’s possible for one person to have two sets of DNA Although rare, it’s possible for a human being to have two completely different DNA profiles. This phenomenon is known as chimerism and can happen during pregnancy where the mother retains some of her baby’s DNA, or when a fetus absorbs its twin. It can also occur in patients who’ve had bone marrow transplants, where the donor’s bone marrow continues to produce blood cells containing the donor’s DNA. Tip 1: Get the right amount of calories for you Tip 2 Remember that weight gain during pregnancy is necessary! Tip 3: Take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid, iron, and iodine every day, and follow a healthy eating pattern Tip 4 Keep Moving! Tip 5: Learn About Postpartum Depression Tip 6 Focus on good sources of fruits/veggies- whole grains- lean protein and healthy fats. Tip 7: Say YES to your cravings! Tip 8 Keep your body hydrated (as much as possible) Tip 9: Wear Sunscreen Tip 10- Find a group (build your village) Sources: https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/pregnancy-health/healthy-pregnancy-tips/ https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/pregnancy/nutrition-and-physical-activity/eat-healthy-during-pregnancy-quick-tips) https://alphabiolabsusa.com/blog/10-amazing-dna-facts-you-may-not-know/

    26 min
  2. 04/18/2023

    Episode 28: Exercise during pregnancy and postpartum

    Random Jokes of the day (Source:https://www.scarymommy.com/pregnancy-jokes https://thoughtcatalog.com/melanie-berliet/2017/08/25-funny-jokes-about-pregnancy-because-every-pregnant-woman-needs-to-lol/) What part of biology class do pregnant women fear? The sea section. What does being pregnant and being a kid have in common? There’s always someone telling you what to do. What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? Childbirth. What’s the difference between a pregnant woman and a lightbulb? You can unscrew a lightbulb. What’s the difference between a nine-month pregnant woman and a supermodel? Nothing—if the pregnant woman’s partner knows what’s good for them. Benefits of exercise during pregnancy How much should I exercise during pregnancy- Goal of exercise during pregnancy How to know if it’s safe or not to exercise during pregnancy Exercise to Avoid during Pregnancy Exercise During the Postpartum Period  Exercise during nursing and any other considerations Sources : https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/exercise-benefits https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/exercise-during-pregnancy#:~:text=How%20much%20exercise%20do%20you,and%20increase%20your%20heart%20rate. https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/exercise-during-pregnancy#:~:text=How%20much%20exercise%20do%20you,and%20increase%20your%20heart%20rate. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/exercise-during-pregnancy You can find us @macrouniverse or themacrosuniverse@gmail.com

    14 min
  3. 03/21/2023

    Episode 25: Guest Amber Brueseke

    Special guest Amber Brueseke! Amber is a wife, mom of four (ages 8-15), and a former RN who founded Biceps After Babies because she believes that being a mom doesn’t have to mean your fittest days are behind you. What started as a little Instagram account to share her fitness journey online has become a business focused on empowering women to achieve. Her signature coaching program MACROS 101 has helped over 4,000 women use the tool of macro counting to build a nutrition plan that’s both effective and enjoyable. Amber loves chocolate and peanut butter (preferably together), lifting heavy weights at CrossFit, and hanging out at the beach with her family. Recently, Amber created a Transformational Fitness Coach certification that teaches other health and fitness coaches how to improve client results by getting to the root of their problem. This is the program that Annie Collins and I went through to learn her coaching methodology so that we could learn how to help women get awesome results too! Amber is also the creator of Biceps After Babies radio - her podcast that has over 3 million downloads. She is an overall super awesome and inspirational lady and we are SO excited to have her on the podcast today We discuss - coaching and teaching  The difference between training and exercise Common myths about exercise A good place for beginners to start with exercise ....and so much more! This was a really great interview! You can find Amber @bicepesafterbabies or her podcast  Biceps After Babies Radio https://open.spotify.com/show/4aPg5umkfE1LA9Xn8rsbBW?si=ddf1854a7bce44dc If you liked this episode please share it!! You can contact us @themacrosuniverse or macrouniverse@gmail.com Annie Collins @macrosdetective Anne Miller @rethinkingfitnesswithanne

    55 min

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Hosts: Annie Collins & Anne Miller-Two moms-Transformational health, nutrition, & fitness coaches- we seek after knowledge & truth, & with great passion, come together to share with you silly/random facts, pragmatic advice about mindset, nutrition, fitness, & everything under the universe! You can find Annie on Instagram @macrosdetective and Anne @rethinkingfitnesswithanne. Or email us at themacrosuniverse@gmail.com Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash

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