{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63b47fdad4ce52001241f874/67ba7fbe86a56284d0ceb7ed?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP160: Macros Made Simple: Food, Fat Loss & Muscle Growth","description":"<p>In this episode, Christina breaks down macronutrients (macros) in a way that actually makes sense.</p><p>Whether you're stuck in a plateau, struggling to build muscle, or overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode will give you the facts on how food really impacts your body.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>What macros actually are and why they matter more than just counting calories.</li><li>Why \"all calories are equal\" is misleading and how food choices impact your metabolism, body composition, and hunger.</li><li>Understanding calorie deficits &amp; surpluses (and why deeper deficits aren’t always better for fat loss).</li><li>High-volume vs. low-volume foods: The key to stay full while cutting fat AND hit calorie targets to build muscle.</li><li>Common macro mistakes, like: Why 100g of rice ≠ 100g of carbs.</li><li>Why you can’t out-train a bad diet, no matter how much cardio you do.</li><li>Reverse dieting: How to stop the cycle of weight “regain”</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Macros aren’t just numbers—they dictate whether you lose fat or muscle, how full you feel, and how your body functions.</li><li>Macro calculators are garbage. Generic online calculators don’t account for metabolism, dieting history, muscle mass, hormones, training intensity, and so much more. Stop relying on them.</li><li>Flexible dieting vs. meal plans—which approach works best for your goals?</li><li>If your metabolism feels “broken,” it’s not—but it is adaptive. Learn how to work with it, not against it.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Christina's Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/knifina/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/knifina/</a></p><p>Cut &amp; Conquer Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/</a></p><p>Coaching Application: <a href=\"https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application</a></p><p>Free FB Community: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/</a></p><p>Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: <a href=\"https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all</a></p>","author_name":"Christina Slater"}