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How Often Should Macros Be Adjusted?

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I get so many questions about macros and nutrition, and this is one of the most common: How often should macros be adjusted? I seems like a lot of people think that macros need to be adjusted frequently, and that’s really not the case. I know some macro coaches will make changes weekly, but it’s hard to know what’s working and what’s not working if you’re making changes so quickly. If anything, it’s better to approach macros with a “slow and steady” pace instead of switching things up all the time. How often should macros be adjusted? The initial macro calculation I give my nutrition clients is based on a few factors, including their goals and lifestyle. During the first week or two, I encourage them to pay attention and play around with what’s really working for their lifestyle. Too many carbs? Not enough fat? How do these macro goals make you feel – during workouts – and how are they affecting your mood, energy levels, and sleep? All of these factors are important in determining...

I Enjoy My Life So Much More

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It’s Monday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here . I’ll continue to publish these each Monday as long as they keep coming in. Thank you for reading! Yup, success stories are back! And I’m looking for more. Follow-ups, mid-progress reflections—every story at every stage has the potential to inspire folks out there who are getting started or contemplating a new beginning. Contact me here to share your story—long or not so long. You never know who you’ll impact by doing it. Enjoy, everyone! Dear Mark, Thank you for asking for my contribution. And thanks for your unending support, inspiration and courage that you show everyday in your writing, your offering of healthy food, and your very presence. I was a food addict. I was unhealthy. I didn’t really care. Interestingly, I had Mark’s Daily...

Thanksgiving 2019

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{ My new wreath from Target !} Hi friends! It feels like forever since I chimed in with a post. Did that weekend feel long to anyone else? We had lots of hustle and bustle with family and friends Wed – Friday and then Thomas and I spent Saturday and Sunday relaxing and recharging. It was a super holiday overall! Grammie + Pea Came To Visit! Grammie brought Gus a toy duck, which is promptly tore apart. Grammie was not too happy! Wednesday: Bball + Date Night On Wednesday, Thomas took my dad to the UVA basketball game, and then G+P babysat the boys while T and I went on a date. We went to Ten Sushi and had a great time! Thursday: Thanksgiving We each took a shift in the kitchen. I made cranberry sauce ( Teri’s version with bourbon!) and Pinch of Yum’s Sweet Potato Casserole . Mom made her popular corn pudding, and Thomas smoked our turkey on his Big Green Egg! He was happy as a clam smoking on our new porch! I put together a mini version of the charcuterie board from ...