042_Learning to Eat Beyond Macros with Matt Walrath
Episode 42 of the The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown podcast, hosted by Benjamin Brown, titled "042_Learning to Eat Beyond Macros with Matt Walrath" was published on April 5, 2018 and runs 48 minutes.
April 5, 2018 ·48m · The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown
Episode Description
You don't have to go on a restrictive diet in order to get leaner, stronger or perform better. According to Matt Walrath, the real key to sustainable nutrition and incredible results revolves around macros.
Matt Walrath is a CrossFit athlete and owner of Beyond Macros, a nutrition coaching company aimed at helping CrossFitters, triathletes and weightlifters improve performance through macronutrient-based nutrition coaching.
Through Matt's unique approach to fitness that focuses on realistic and sustainable lifestyle changes, he's been able to crack the code on how to help clients lose weight and keep it off.
During my awesome podcast with Matt, we talk about the importance of macronutrients, how to best utilize macros to get the fitness and body composition results you want, his favorite pre- and post-workout meals and much more. You're going to learn a ton of great nutrition tips from this interview. I hope you enjoy!
In This Podcast We Also Discuss:
- Why macro counting is better and more sustainable than meal plans [2:35]
- The best entry-level place to start in determining your macros [6:53]
- Why Matt doesn't recommend a particular amount of meals per day [7:57]
- How much protein you should aim to get each day [10:07]
- Carbohydrates and how too few carbs leads to "Mom Brain" [13:33]
- Why low-carb isn't always a good option and how to best incorporate carbs when working out [16:02]
- The benefits of eating before and after you train [18:45]
- Matt's favorite pre- and post-workout meals/snacks [21:46]
How Matt views fats [26:11]
- The most frequent problems Matt sees with clients and how to fix them [33:27]
- Nutrition tips for people who travel [36:11]
- How to get your grocery bill down to $6 a day [38:38]
- Matt's macro coaching program [44:08]
Follow Matt Walrath Here:
Beyond Macros Group Coaching Program
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