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Online Macro Calculators and Why You Need a Nutrition Coach

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One of the most common questions I receive from prospective clients is:  “ Why do I need a nutrition coach when I can just use a free online macro calculator? ” While there are a dime-a-dozen free calculators out there, they only take into account a few variables and then output numbers – they do not account for the whole picture, and there’s a reason why no one finds long-term success with just an online calculator. I mean, think about it. You would hire a coach or a personal trainer to help you improve your fitness, so it doesn’t make sense that you wouldn’t do the same with your diet, which is arguably the much harder part? Macro calculators only do the first part of the work – a coach takes it above and beyond, taking into account what an online calculator has no way of doing. How much sleep are you getting? Are you training for an endurance event? What’s your alcohol intake? Do your workouts leave you feeling energized or fatigued? Macros are just one part of the equation.

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Postpartum Fitness – Easing In

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It’s been six weeks since Birch was born (HOW?!) and I’m hoping to be cleared for all kinds of exercise at my appointment soon (it was cancelled on Monday due to the snow). I plan to ease in very slowly to strength training and anything high impact (my sister keeps warning me about my pelvic floor!) I’m excited to start working back toward the fitness level I was a year or so ago. Exercise is so important to my mental health and makes me feel so good, inside and out. The day after Birch was born, I asked my doctor when it would be ok to do more than just stroll. Should I do nothing but rest until my six week appointment, or could I listen to my body and do some light cardio if it felt good? He said to take it easy, listen to my body, and don’t do anything crazy. (I turned down an invitation to play in a soccer tournament during this time! It was tempting!) The first week I was home I took a few outdoor walks around the block. I was still pretty sore, and 10-20 minutes was plen