What’s the MOST important to focus on nutrition wise for your fat loss goals?🤔
I want to note that I didn’t come up w/ this concept (1st I believe is by @helms3dmj ) but I made this image to help show what’s most & least important for you to follow nutrition wise in order to stay on track w/ your goals!😃💪😘
The base of the pyramid (notice it’s the largest part) is the MOST important part because being in a calorie deficit plus getting in enough protein (.7-1g/lb) & water (1/2 body weight in oz) to help with digesting & shuffling nutrients into the cells, will optimize muscle growth & fat burn💪
Ex: 150 lb person can have a protein goal of 105-150g and a water goal of 75 oz.
*If you need help with setting up your Protein/Macros, I’d love to help you with a Custom Macro Calculation!
Second most important is hitting carb, fat, & fiber goals. Interchanging carbs & fats based on preference is likely fine if it helps keep you consistent for your overall calorie goal👌And fiber is SO important because it helps w/ keeping us satiated & also digesting what we’re eating👍
Third most important thing is micronutrients, which can be good to hone in on if we’re not feeling our best & maybe need to adjust getting in more of a certain micro to help with more hormonal balance. (Note: this is levels of importance for fitness goals but micros are VERY important for health!)
Fourth most important thing is nutrient timing, this can be good to look at if hunger & digestion are off or if you’re having trouble feeling fueled or recovering from workouts.
Least important is supplements, because in my opinion most are a waste of money when you can get nutrients from food (here’s a blog on what supplements I think are worth it 😉) I don’t really consider protein powder a supplement as it has calories so I consider it a food. But I don’t recommend pre-workouts if you can just have coffee or BCAAs if you are getting in adequate amounts of protein elsewhere. The only time I will recommend supps is if everything is on point (macros, micros, workouts, etc.) & someone is not progressing, this may mean they need supplements that help w/ stress or digestion to get the body optimal for fat loss👌
I’ve seen many stress over supps or nutrient timing without having their Macros even in check! My recommendation is to set a good foundation with the bottom & work your way up as you can/need to💪😘
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*This post was created by Ashley Cates who is not a Registered Dietician or a Medical Professional, nothing said should be taken as medical advice or replace any advice given by a Physician. This information does not in any way intend to diagnose or treat any health condition/disorder. The information provided is based on Ashley’s education and experience.