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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

It’s time to finally answer the common question in fitness: “Should I focus on fat loss or building muscle first?” In this episode, we tackle this topic head-on. Can you actually achieve both simultaneously? If so, how? If not, what steps should you take instead?

We’ll delve into the concept of nutrition periodization, exploring the various phases necessary to achieve your goals of losing fat and building muscle. Additionally, we’ll discuss how to determine which goal to prioritize based on your individual circumstances.

If this has been a question on your mind, tune into this episode and finally have your answer: Which should come first, fat loss or building muscle?

Topics covered on fat loss and building muscle:

• Why nutrition plans need to be tailored to individual goals and circumstances
• How to understand and implement nutrition periodization
• Why consistently eating too little can be counterproductive
• Why eating at maintenance helps lay the groundwork before moving into a fat loss phase
• How building muscle requires the maintenance or surplus phase
• Incorporating strength training for progressive overload to boost muscle building and reduce body fat

Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to the Macro Phase Series Playlist
• Take my FREE Macro Phase Quiz
• 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:

• Listen to the Macro Phase Series Playlist
• Episode 44: How Many Calories Does Thermic Effect of Food Burn?
• Episode 43: Why More Hours of Workout Doesn’t Mean More Calories Burned
• Episode 54: Debunking Common Fitness Trends and Building Muscle Through “Gentle Consistency”

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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