The Macro Editorial — Nutrition

Ingredients: 16oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 6oz whole wheat pasta, 1 tbsp light butter, Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Optional: Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish - Sauce: Blend the Greek yogurt, parmesan, tomato sauce, chipotle peppers, garlic and almond milk in a mixer till smooth. - Cut Chicken into 1 inch cubes, season with garlic powder and salt and pepper - Cook chicken on medium heat, them mix in...

Whether you are trying to lose fat, gain muscle, or maintain your current physique, nutrient timing can be a tool to help you push past plateaus and make a difference if you have been seeing any thus far. Today, I want to go over post-workout nutrition and what that looks like for Brandon, myself, and our clients. So, what is a “post-workout meal,” and what is the purpose of post-workout nutrition? The reason the post-workout phase is called the “anabolic phase” has to do with the “building” (or even “rebuilding”) of something. Quite simply, your post-workout meal is the meal...

I think intermittent fasting is the perfect accessory to macro counting. It completes the whole look. Not necessary, but a plus! Since beginning Intermittent Fast a few years ago, I have appreciated its many benefits. I think a common misconception about it is that it’s a diet. To be clear, intermittent fasting is not a diet. One of the benefits of intermittent fasting is fat loss, but that is not its’ sole purpose. I like to think of it as a “reset.” Taking your body back to its factory settings where it can function at high levels to produce maximum...

After eight years of iHeartMacros, I still get asked several times daily, “How did you overcome your binge eating?” Well, I can tell you it did not happen overnight or even in 30 days. It took months for me to conquer. It took over six months to realize I could fit a doughnut into my macros without going back for seconds and thirds, and I still find myself creeping my way into the pantry and treat basket. It took me months to realize I didn’t have to feel guilty about my food choices and that even when I ate something...