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9 to 5 Wellness · July 8 · 28 min

Understanding Macros 101

In this epsiode Coach Brian Parana is helping us demystify MACROS- our nutritional building blocks. Together, we're discussing the importance of macros, their roles, and how tracking them can lead to a healthier lifestyle without the stress of militant diet tracking. Here's what you'll learn by tuning in: What are Macros? Role of each Macro: Protein, Fats, and Carbohydrates What's the starting point to balance all three? What's the differnce between tracking Macros and tracking Calories? Tips to track Macros? ⏱️⩇⩇:⩇⩇ Time Markers 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:12 Macros Defined Simply 03:12 What Each Macro Does 05:39 Calories vs Macros Explained 11:47 Finding Your Macro Ratio 15:37 Workout Fueling and Timing 18:35 Easy Macro Tracking Options 27:18 Best Tracking Apps to Use 28:44 Final Thanks and Wrap Up 🎙️🎙️🎙️About Our Guest You can learn more about Coach Brian Parana on the following platforms: Brian Parana's Website https://instagram.com/coachbrianparana https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbrianparana/ 🔬🧪👩‍🔬Research Studies Referenced The macronutrients, appetite and energy intake https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4960974/ Effect of Macronutrient Composition on Short-Term Food Intake https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322009279 📚📖Books on the Topic The Everything Guide to Macronutrients Unlock Your Macro Type Send us Fan Mail 🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at info@aeshathair.com. You can learn more about our programs at: https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/. 🌟 🌟 🌟 My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead! 🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com Follow me on IG and LI to learn more https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/

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In this epsiode Coach Brian Parana is helping us demystify MACROS- our nutritional building blocks. Together, we're discussing the importance of macros, their roles, and how tracking them can lead to a healthier lifestyle without the stress of militant diet tracking.

Here's what you'll learn by tuning in:

What are Macros?

Role of each Macro: Protein, Fats, and Carbohydrates

What's the starting point to balance all three?

What's the differnce between tracking Macros and tracking Calories?

Tips to track Macros?

⏱️⩇⩇:⩇⩇ Time Markers

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

02:12 Macros Defined Simply

03:12 What Each Macro Does

05:39 Calories vs Macros Explained

11:47 Finding Your Macro Ratio

15:37 Workout Fueling and Timing

18:35 Easy Macro Tracking Options

27:18 Best Tracking Apps to Use

28:44 Final Thanks and Wrap Up

🎙️🎙️🎙️About Our Guest

You can learn more about Coach Brian Parana on the following platforms:

Brian Parana's Website

https://instagram.com/coachbrianparana

https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbrianparana/

🔬🧪👩‍🔬Research Studies Referenced

The macronutrients, appetite and energy intake 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4960974/

Effect of Macronutrient Composition on Short-Term Food Intake https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322009279

📚📖Books on the Topic

The Everything Guide to Macronutrients

Unlock Your Macro Type




Send us Fan Mail

🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at info@aeshathair.com. You can learn more about our programs at:  https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/. 🌟 🌟 🌟

My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead!

🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com 

 Follow me on IG and LI to learn more

https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/

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