Episode Transcript Emily Field (00:00:03) – Welcome to Macros Made Easy, the podcast that takes the confusion out of tracking macros. I’m your host, Emily Field, a registered dietitian that specializes in a macros approach. In each episode, I help you learn how to eat in a way that supports your health, body composition, and athletic performance goals. We’ll cover the basics of macronutrients, how to track for various goals, the role of macros in your health, and how to make sustainable changes to your habits. I’ve helped hundreds of people experience more food freedom and flexibility whi ..read more

Episode Transcript Emily Field (00:00:03) – Welcome to Macros Made Easy, the podcast that takes the confusion out of tracking macros. I’m your host, Emily Field, a registered dietitian that specializes in a macros approach. In each episode, I help you learn how to eat in a way that supports your health, body composition, and athletic performance goals. We’ll cover the basics of macronutrients how to track for various goals, the role of macros in your health, and how to make sustainable changes to your habits. I’ve helped hundreds of people experience more food freedom and flexibility whil ..read more

Explore our tailored macro tracking and nutrition services, each designed to empower you on your journey to a stronger, leaner, fitter version of yourself.  “Eat to Lean” offers group coaching, ideal for women who want personalized guidance in achieving their fitness goals while preserving food freedom. “Macros Made Easy” is a self-paced online course that teaches you how to track macros the stress-free way, catering to both newbie trackers with little experience with the approach as well as those who haven’t been successful with it in the past. Lastly, our “Custom Macro Calculation” se ..read more

Did you know there are distinct stages to macro tracking? From not knowing anything about what “macros” even mean or why you should track them, to being able to master counting and finding the flexibility — and freedom — that comes with confident macro tracking. In this episode of Macros Made Easy, I share the six distinct stages that lead from being “Macro Huh?” to becoming a “Macro Master”. Throughout the episode, I offer practical tips and tricks to move from one stage to the next, making macro tracking more manageable, enjoyable and flexible. So join me to find out where you fall in th ..read more

Ready to take your muscle-building game to the next level? You’re in the right place!  In this episode, I talk all about how to optimize your nutrition to build lean muscle mass. Tune in to learn how to use your macros to achieve your ideal body composition. I also share the importance of supporting your strength training with enough total calories and protein, and provide actionable tips for meal timing and frequency. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: the 6 major benefits of increasing lean muscle mass You might be wondering, is increasing lean muscle mass just abou ..read more

If you don’t have a goal to lose weight, is macro tracking right for you? In this episode of Macros Made Easy, I share five reasons why you might track macros that have nothing to do with fat loss. Whether you’re new to macro tracking or looking for new ways to use this approach, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn more about the surprising benefits of macro tracking, including: overcoming “portion distortion” and understanding the appropriate portions for your body One of the major benefits of macro tracking is that it can help you develop a better understanding of the appropria ..read more

We’ve all had those moments when we indulge a little bit too much, whether that’s a hearty meal, a delicious dessert, or a late-night snack that turns into a feast. But have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you overeat?  In this episode, I dive deep into this topic and provide actionable steps to mitigate the impact of overeating on your body composition or weight management goals. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: what happens in your body when you overeat your macros? When you overeat, your body receives an excess of calories that it needs to proces ..read more

If you don’t have a goal to lose weight, is macro tracking right for you? In this episode of Macros Made Easy, I share five reasons why you might track macros that have nothing to do with fat loss. Whether you’re new to macro tracking or looking for new ways to use this approach, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn more about the surprising benefits of macro tracking, including: overcoming “portion distortion” and understanding the appropriate portions for your body One of the major benefits of macro tracking is that it can help you develop a better understanding of the appropria ..read more

Does just the thought of stepping on the scale lead to anxiety or frustration? If it does, it could be because you’ve been conditioned to believe that the scale is the ultimate measure of success when it comes to your nutrition and fitness goals.  I’m here to tell you that we don’t have to give so much power to the number on the scale! In this episode, I share why relying solely on the scale can be misleading and dive into other metrics you can use to track your progress with macro tracking. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: why weight is the most commonly tracked met ..read more

Are you wondering if you can track macros without using the food scale? The thought of tracking macros might conjure up images of weighing and measuring everything you eat which might deter you from logging anything.  Read on for ways you might ditch the food scale, and still be successful at tracking macros, so you can reach your goals for health, body composition or athletic performance.  use measuring cups or spoons It’s likely that you have measuring utensils in your kitchen, so let’s bust those out and use them to get a more accurate understanding of your right-for-you-porti ..read more