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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

Are you unknowingly sidelining a crucial strategy while chasing your body goals? Could it be that you’re so focused on the calorie deficit that you’re missing out on a vital piece of the macro puzzle? Enter the “maintenance” phase, a significant yet frequently overlooked step that deserves its moment in the spotlight. And guess what? Today, we’re giving it just that!

In this episode, we dive deep into the maintenance phase—demystifying what it is, understanding its significance, what you can expect in this phase, what goals you can work towards in this phase, how long to be there, and everything else in between. Trust me, you’ll want to soak in every bit of this jam packed episode, it’s a roadmap to a more holistic approach to your body goals. Ready to level up your nutrition game? Let’s dive in!

Topics covered:

• Exploring the lack of time spent in maintenance by most individuals
• Defining and understanding the process of body recomposition
• What the difference is between body fat percentage and body weight
• What the benefits are living in maintenance
• The positive impact of the maintenance of the thyroid in overall health and well-being
• Why you don’t need tracking to succeed
• My top recommendations if you know you’ve been eating in a deficit and you’re now considering spending proper time in maintenance   

Resources Mentioned:

• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Transform Your Body with Macros
• Sign up to my transformative 8-week course, The Macro Body Method
• Looking to make a transformation of your own with the accountability and support to get you there in 16 weeks? Apply for the Macro Accelerator Program

Connect with Dani:

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

Related Episodes:

• Episode 18: How to Build Muscle in a Surplus [Macro Phase Series]
• Episode 17: What is a Reverse Diet & How Does It Work? [Macro Phase Series]
• Episode 16: What Should a Calorie Deficit Look Like to Lose Body Fat? [Macro Phase Series] 
• Episode 14: The Phases of Macro Tracking Explained [Macro Phase Series]
• Episode 8: Why I Stopped Tracking Macros
• Episode 4: Should You Want Weight Loss or Fat Loss?

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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