Macro-Based Diets Part 2: Building Muscle and Strength
When it comes to building muscle and strength, the most important macro to track is protein. You have to be hitting your daily protein goals (in addition to a good strength focused workout program) in order to grow the muscle you want. The most effective way to build muscle is to be in controlled weight gain/bulk phase where you consistently eat a little more calories than your maintenance number would be while focusing on protein consumption.
Understanding Macro-Based Diets Part 1: Macros, Maintenance, Health & Fitness
IFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) and CICO (Calories In, Calories Out) has become increasingly popular as a way to help guide diets, not just for weight loss, but in general health. Macros refer to carbs, fats, and proteins - the three nutrients a body needs to survive. Tracking macros can help figure out what kinds foods and ratio of foods work best for individuals, whether they are trying to lose or gain weight, or just want to eat more balanced.
Plateau?
It’s natural to see diminishing returns as you advance in fitness because the closer you get to your genetic limit, the harder and longer it takes to make progress. Most times when people complain about plateauing, what they’re really complaining about is not seeing the results they want fast enough. Properly managing expectations and accurately tracking your progress is key.
The Worst Client In The World
There’s one big, important lesson you can learn from my worst client.
The Best Way To Get Fitness Results? Write It Down.
Most people don't bother tracking their workouts or diet very closely, and just do their best at any given time. However, tracking doesn't just record what we do - it gives us real data on how to act in the future, and has a tendency to improve our results across the board.