8-Week Macro Tracking Challenge for Runners

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YouTube video of this episode 8-Week Macro Tracker 8-Week Macro Tracker Example Precision Nutrition Macro Calculator You Can’t Outrun a Bad Diet | With Brian St. Pierre, Registered Dietician Summary In this episode, Matthew discusses the benefits of tracking macros for runners. The three main reasons for tracking macros are improving performance, recovering from injury, and achieving weight loss or body recomposition. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding individual macro needs and adjusting them accordingly. Matthew provides practical tips on how to track macros using Precision Nutrition's macro calculator and portion sizes based on the size of your hand. He suggests an eight-week macro tracking challenge, focusing on tracking one macro at a time to develop healthy eating habits. Takeaways Tracking macros can be beneficial for runners in terms of improving performance, recovering from injury, and achieving weight loss or body recomposition. Precision Nutrition's macro calculator and portion sizes based on the size of your hand can make macro tracking easier and more practical. An eight-week macro tracking challenge, focusing on one macro at a time, can help develop healthy eating habits and identify areas for improvement. Understanding individual macro needs and adjusting them accordingly is important for optimizing nutrition and achieving specific goals. If you’re an injured runner we can help you get back to running pain-free. Click the link to book a free call with us ⁠https://matthewboydphysio.com/booking/⁠ Running Fundamentals Course ⁠https://matthewboydphysio.com/running-fundamentals-course/⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/matthewboydphysio/⁠

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