Ep 55: The Best Macros for Getting Lean

The Holly Perkins Health Podcast

Great news! The key to feeling stronger, leaner and more energized isn’t about eating less, but eating more strategically. This episode is a deep dive into the ways carbs, proteins, and fats shape your body composition and my top macros for getting lean.

Finding the right diet system is an individualized process that requires trial and error. Experiment! There are, however, underlying truths across diet systems which I share in this episode. For instance, no system should make you feel really uncomfortable or like you like herculean discipline to stick with it. The results of one of my amazing 70 year old clients who realized incredible results on her DEXA scan by shifting her macronutrient intake and building muscle will definitely inspire you to focus on your macros!

Did you know that getting enough carbs is just as important as getting enough protein? And enough fat? This is where macros strategy comes into play. I share the two things you must do to improve your body composition AND my macronutrient distribution strategy that I usually only share with private coaching clients! Wherever you are in your fitness journey, prepare for some fine-tuning!

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Topics covered

• The importance of finding the right diet system for you
• Understanding the science behind macronutrients and nutrition
• How to balance macronutrients for ultimate health
• The 50/25/25 eating strategy
• Two things you must do to improve your body composition
• Why overdoing it on protein isn’t an optimal strategy for building muscle
• My top secret tip on how to eat if your body fat is above 40%

Resources Mentioned

• Research on diet strategies to protect muscle during energy deficit
• Research on macronutrient imbalances
• Research on dietary guidelines
• Research on how macronutrients impact body composition
• Transcripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode at hollyperkins.com/blog

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