Nutritional Flexibility
Explore the importance of maintaining a flexible approach to macronutrients, emphasizing that dietary needs can shift based on training intensity and personal goals. Alyssa shares her experience of adjusting fat and carb intake throughout different seasons of life, highlighting the significance of a diverse and balanced diet while ensuring adequate protein and fiber consumption. Embrace the idea that nutrition doesn't have to be dogmatic; it's all about what feels right for your body.In this clip
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543: How women should eat, exercise, & recover to gain lean muscle | Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D., exercise physiologist
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If my body fat is already at 20%, why do I need to eat more dietary fat to lose excess fat? I'm currently at 165lbs and would like to be between 140/145lbs. I consume 140 grams of protein per day, less than 20 grams of carbs, and about 60/70 grams of fat, with the majority being monounsaturated fats and low saturated fats. What are your thoughts, Andrew? Thanks!
I'm eating 190g protein, 207g carbs, and 53g fat to bring my calories to 2,065. Is my carbohydrate intake too high if I'm trying to lose body fat? I weigh 227 lb at 29% body fat, and I do two full-body workouts a week. My first workout is three sets of six with heavy weights (bench press, squats, deadlifts, rows, and overhead press). My second workout is with lighter weights and higher reps (12 to 15). I also walk for 40 minutes 5 days a week or use the elliptical for 25 to 30 minutes on a HIIT setting. Is my carbohydrate intake too high to lose body fat?
Is my carbohydrate intake too high if I'm eating 190g protein, 207g carbs, and 53g fat to bring my calories to 2,065 while trying to lose body fat? I weigh 227 lb at 29% body fat, do two full-body workouts a week, and also walk for 40 minutes 5 days a week or use the elliptical for 25 to 30 minutes on a HIIT setting. My first workout is three sets of six with heavy weights (bench press, squats, deadlifts, rows, and overhead press), and my second workout is with lighter weights and higher reps (12 to 15).