Calculating Calories for WEIGHT LOSS or Muscle Gain: 5 Key Steps | Mind Pump 1830
Channel: Mind Pump Show
Date: 2022-06-06

00:00 MAPS HIIT GIVEAWAY
01:40 One of the MOST important steps when it comes to fat loss and muscle gain, is figuring out how many calories your body needs every single day to maintain.
03:16 Understanding your metabolism, tracking, and the extreme variance of macro calculators.
08:16 Beware of inaccurate food labeling.
Five Steps to Determine Your ideal Caloric Intake.
11:35 1 - Track calories & macros for two weeks. 
17:58 2 - Track body weight & measure. 
22:57 3 - Adjust calories according to your goal. 
29:57 4 - Don’t radically change activity. 
34:03 5 - Hone it in. 

40:05 Ways to eat to achieve a healthy balance that doesn’t involve calorie counting or macro tracking. 
42:20 1 – Avoid heavily processed foods. 
47:20 2 – Aim for a high-protein diet.
49:20 3 – Drink ½ to 1 gallon of water a day. 
51:19 4 - Don’t eat while distracted. 
52:21 5 – Don't drink fluids while you eat.
55:50 6 – Eat mindfully. 
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