#971: Q&A - Best Macros For Building Muscle, Faith's Role in My Success, & Fixing Imbalances

This episode is a jam-packed, classic Q&A;! After sharing some personal mental battles I've faced and a specific concept from a book that helped me shift out of a negative space, I dive into multiple coaching questions that will help you better set your macros for both fat loss AND building phases, a question geared towards faith and gaining clarity on life, and last but not least, a question diving into how to fix muscular imbalances within your training!

INTRO-INSIGHT FOR PODCAST (Min 0-18):

How To Continue Growing, Without Falling Victim To “Never Being Happy”... – The Gap & The Gain

QUESTIONS FOR PODCAST (Min 18-53):

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How has reconnecting with God and your Faith helped you most?

megan.w.kinney

What is the best macro breakdown for a building phase?

Amber Rich

I’ve been lifting for 9 years, 3 years of powerlifting but the past year I’ve taken a break from powerlifting and have been doing my own training. 4-5 days a week of lifting, boxing 1-2 days, and running 1 day. I’ve noticed that my left arm/left side of my upper body seems to be more defined. Specifically, my left shoulder is bigger and rounder. Would there be a reason for that? And how can I get my right arm/shoulder to catch up??

Lisa

When doing a refeed or diet break, are you going back up to maintenance calories or under since you might have a new maintenance? Or would you suggest a calorie range such as adding in 200 calories on refeed days?

Emily Shupe

What is the harm or side effects from eating a higher fat diet? I am eating at maintenance and I’ve noticed I tend to crave higher-fat foods. I am 5’ 5” and weigh 158. My maintenance calories are 2500. Average macros for the last week are 155P/225C/95F. Should I change my distribution of fats + carbs? My goal is to build muscle and I’m staying at maintenance for the rest of the year

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