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Should You Count and Track Macros?

Over the past few years, there’s been quite a bit of buzz around counting macros and how this is a non-diet, non-restrictive solution for weight loss. So you might be asking yourself, is this method of tracking something I should do and try?

To help you answer this for yourself, Michelle attempts to explain, in an objective way, what counting macros is, what it involves and how to get started if that’s what you choose for yourself.

In this episode she explains:

What the 3 macronutrients are and why they are important

How macro counting/tracking works

Folks who this method could work well for

Folks who should consider avoiding this method of nutritional tracking

Some of the benefits of macro counting

Some of the pitfalls of macro counting

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Should You Supplement with Creatine?

The world of supplements, especially for women can feel overwhelming and simply filled with snake oil! How can you decide which supplements are necessary for you and worth your money? (always check with your medical professional, I am not your medical professional 😉)

What is creatine?

What does creatine do?

Why might someone want to supplement with creatine?

Is this a good supplement for women?

How do you take creatine?

What are the side effects of creatine supplementation?

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How Secure is Your Wellness Data?

They're on our wrists and on our phones and pretty much by our sides at all moments of our day.

They are convenient and can be very useful in supporting us to reach our goals.

But what else might be tracked while we use these apps and wearables?

Who might be looking at our data and what are they doing with it?

Are we as savvy and aware of the risks to our personal data and identities as we think we are being?

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