Whatever goal you have, in terms of nutrition, once you peel it back there are some common and goal-specific principals and 'things' that need to be in place rather consistently for you to progress.  In episode 51 of the Macabolic Podcast, I'm joined by all 4 of the Fortitude Nutrition coaches. If you're sick of the fluff and want someone to give you an overview of the things that are relevant to your goal. This episode is for you.  We start with common traits, then delve into specific traits of fat loss, muscle growth and sports performance. Mac Instagram: @fortitudenutritioncoaching @mackenziebaker_

Jacob McGinness (@theplantpotential) is a plant-based dietitian who seemingly likes to cut through the bullshit of both the plant and non-plant based community, by providing a balanced perspective without of course being vulnerable to the critique of 'but you're not vegan', as he is indeed one. ⁠ ⁠ Just like any nutrition & health-related documentary, there is a huge amount of hype, debunking, ranting and arguing around the accuracy and validity of these entertainment-focused motion pictures. Since The Game Changers was recently released there has been plenty of this including many response articles from legitimate high-level nutrition professionals and researchers. ⁠ ⁠ The thing is, (as far as I've personally seen) none of these 'response articles' have been written by a "legitimate high-level nutrition professional and/or researcher" whos actually vegan/vegetarian themselves. That's not to say the aforementioned group of people are against a vegan or vegetarian diet, it's merely saying none of them are personally vegan/vegetarian. (as far as I'm aware)⁠ ⁠ As a result, I wanted to see if any of the perceived interpretations of these 'response articles' would maybe shift if it was coming from a "legitimate high-level nutrition professional" who is actually a vegan. ⁠ ⁠ In Episode 50 of the Macabolic Podcast Jacob, provides his thoughts, and insights, on The Game Changers. ⁠

Muscle growth is a slow, sometimes boring process that requires large amounts of consistency and 'sticking to your guns', to see a notable and 'worthwhile' progression. Due to this, the success of a muscle growth phase is often simply limited by time spent doing it. You'll find that those who 'consistently send the growth signal', do it for a long time and fight through misleading thoughts and feelings are the ones who accumulate impressive levels of muscle, while those who change their goal too often and maybe diet too often end up 'spinning their wheels'. In episode 49 of the Macabolic Podcast, I was lucky enough to be joined by a guy who is the perfect example of committing to a muscle growth phase for the time frame required. We discuss what really matters in real-world terms if you're trying to get jacked, and the validity of taking steps away from optimality, tracking only what really matters, to seek greater 'muscle growth phase longevity' and therefore results over time. Steve Hall (@revivestronger) is a natural bodybuilder and an online comp prep coach who is coming to the final stages of a ~2-year muscle growth phase. Steves's progress and physique development in the last 2 years is a massive win for the argument of 'playing the long game' if you're truly serious about getting jacked. 

A question I get asked often (probably because I talk about it often) is non-tracking fat loss and how to do it.  In this episode, I address what needs to happen and should be in place through a diet for the goal of fat loss.  I discuss when a non-tracking approach may be a good idea, and when a tracking approach is a good idea.  Finally, I finish with giving you the practical 'how to's associated with fat loss free from Calorie tracking.  I hope you enjoyed this episode and got some value from it.  If you enjoyed this episode please share it.  If you have any questions please don't be afraid to reach out.  Thanks, Mac ( @mackenziebaker_ )

NUTRITION FOR SPORT, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! THE WHAT, WHY, HOW, & WHY OF BEST FUELING EXERCISE. If achieving your best possible sports performance for training adaptations or competition is of significant importance to you, how you fuel exercise, training and competition is worth consideration. Unfortunately many could be getting a much greater benefit from their nutrition if they were simply aware of how to do it. A lack of ‘know-how’ around basic sports nutrition strategies is not only a case in your amateur athletes and general exercise enthusiasts, but also in higher-level athletes, at least according to my own personal observations. 

This article aims to break down the things you need to know, into three checkboxes that will cover 99% of people who care about fueling their best sporting abilities.    Follow me on Instagram and/or apply for nutritionist services by sending me a DM.  @mackenziebaker_