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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

Are you a mom-to-be or a new mother trying to navigate the world of nutrition during this pivotal time in life? In this episode, we’ll dive into the crucial questions surrounding pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, and the ever-popular query: Should you track macros during these stages?

We’ll explore the importance of adapting your caloric intake by trimester, prioritizing protein and balanced meals, and addressing cravings while keeping nutrient density in focus. Plus, I’ll share personal insights from my own pregnancy journey, including strength training modifications and the benefits of deep-core physical therapy and acupuncture.

Whether you’re breastfeeding or not, I’ll give you practical tips on maintaining your health and supporting your baby’s growth. Tune in to learn how to make informed eating decisions that benefit both you and your little one.

Topics covered on tracking macros:

• How to calculate your caloric needs based on your current trimester
• The importance of listening to your biofeedback and postpartum changes
• Why you should be building balanced meals with proteins, fats, and fiber
• The importance of specific micronutrients for tissue repair, cell reproduction, and collagen production
• Why you should prioritize milk supply, recovery, and baby’s growth before weight loss

Resources Mentioned:

• Check out my Macros For Mama Course
• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Without Sacrificing A Life Well Lived
• Want to lose fat, fix your metabolism and tone your body for a lifetime without sacrificing the foods you love? Sign up to my transformative 8 week course, The Macro Body Method
• Ready to reach your body transformation goals the right way without restriction, sacrifice, or even dieting? Apply for my 4 month coaching program, The Macro Accelerator 
• Want to take the guesswork out of your nutrition and get a professionally tailored macro count to start transforming your body to look and feel your best? Grab your Custom Macro Assessment

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros
• Subscribe to the show on YouTube @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Episode 46: Q&A: How to Increase Protein Without Fat, Tips For Speeding Up Fat Loss, Go-To Fiber Sources and More
• Episode 45: How to Strength Train and Leverage Your Pelvic Floor Throughout Pregnancy For a Smoother Delivery and Recovery
• Episode 37: SURPRISE… I’m Pregnant!! How We Found Out, The First trimester and More!
• Episode 8: Why I Stopped Tracking Macros

More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

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