Ep. 2: What is a Calorie Deficit? What are Macros?

On today's episode of the Don't Talk About Fat Loss Podcast, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about what is and is not a calorie deficit. If you've tried to diet in the past and not lost weight when you thought you were in a calorie deficit, that topic is discussed today. Along with the basics around macros and some tips on mindset. (0:59) Macros 101 (4:08) Alcohol and it's Effects (7:24) Understanding What a Calorie Deficit Is (10:02) Adjusting Macros and Tracking Methods (20:14) Negative Effects of Extreme Calorie Deficits (26:25) Importance of Adding Health In (31:03) Taking Breaks and Avoiding Guilt (33:53) The Importance of Maintenance Phases (40:17) Eating More and Learning from a Coach (45:47) Adjusting Portion Sizes (49:19) The Learning Experience of Tracking Macros Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coach_erin_mcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachchrisheskett ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------- Freebies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Commit to Fit- Simplified Fat-Loss for Busy Adults Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Copy of Master Your Macros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE EASY MACRO GUIDE⁠⁠⁠