Fall isn’t just about pumpkins and cooler weather - it’s the perfect time for a health reset. In this episode, I’ll share why fall beats January for building habits that actually stick and how you can use simple fall health tips to make your routines feel easier and more repeatable.If you’ve been feeling off track after summer, you’re not alone. I’ll walk you through exactly how to get back on track with weight loss and energy without guilt or extremes. I’ll also show you how to get back on track with diet in a way that’s simple, realistic, and built for midlife.Here’s what you’ll learn today:Why a health reset in fall is more effective than waiting until JanuarySimple fall health tips that actually work in busy midlife schedulesReal strategies for how to get back on track with weight loss before the holidaysThe Three Pillars framework: food, training, and recovery for a complete health resetStep-by-step guidance on how to get back on track with diet in a realistic wayIf you’ve been craving a seasonal health reset, these fall health tips are your roadmap. 👉 Ready for more support? Join Macros Made Easy to learn the repeatable system that helps you learn how to get back on track with diet when you’re feeling stuck, and feel confident in your body.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Macros Made EasyAccess free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
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What I Would Tell You If I Was YOUR Younger, Millennial Sister
Think of me as your younger millennial sister - giving you straight talk about nutrition for women over 40, empathy, and simple health tips for women who are navigating perimenopause and menopause.Here’s the truth: the strategies that worked in your 20s don't cut it for women in their 40’s. And that doesn’t mean you’re broken - it just means your body needs a new approach. In this episode, I’ll share what I’d tell you if we were really sisters about how to handle women’s health after 40 without frustration or confusion.What you’ll hear in this episode:(1:45) Why the old “eat less, move more” playbook doesn’t work for women in their 40’s - and what actually does.(3:15) The top myths about nutrition, exercise, and “broken metabolisms” that hold back women’s health after 40.(26:30) Sister-approved health tips for women that make workouts, sleep, and stress management feel doable again.(27:30) How millennials reframed fitness and what that means for smarter nutrition for women over 40 today.(29:00) Why you’re not failing - and how small shifts can completely transform life for women in their 40’s.This episode is about unlearning old diet rules, rebuilding strength, and fueling your body so you can feel confident and energized. Whether you’re looking for health tips for women, curious about nutrition for women over 40, or just ready to make peace with women’s health after 40, you’ll find something here that clicks.Listen now and start making midlife your strongest chapter yet.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
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Your Maintenance Calories Are Probably Higher Than You Think
Think your maintenance calories are low? Think again.If you’ve been stuck in the restrict–overeat–repeat cycle, constantly second-guessing how many calories to maintain weight, and feeling like eating more will sabotage your goals… this episode will turn everything you thought you knew upside down.I’m diving into the truth about maintenance calories - and why yours are probably hundreds of calories higher than you think. If you’ve ever asked, “what are my maintenance calories?” or endlessly Googled a maintenance calorie calculator, this episode is your permission slip to stop fearing food and start fueling like your body actually needs. You’ll walk away with practical steps for estimating maintenance calories, plus mindset shifts to break free from the lies diet culture sold you.Here’s what we’re covering:(2:30) The “eat less, get more” lie: what if the real problem is that you’re under-estimating maintenance calories most of the time?(5:00) 3 common mistakes that sabotage your fat loss without you knowing.(5:50) The weekday/weekend pendulum that keeps you stuck: how you can feel disciplined Monday–Friday but still not hit your maintenance calories without realizing it.(13:25) Signs that your maintenance calories are higher than you think.(23:30) A simple method to stop asking, “what are my maintenance calories?” and start using real data to find how many calories to maintain weight.We’ll talk through how estimating maintenance calories based on your lifestyle, tracking honestly, and prioritizing protein can shift everything - from your energy to your metabolism to your results.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!DIY Macros GuideCustom Macro CalculationCONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
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The 3 Habits That Lead to Easily Hitting Your Protein Goal Every Day
Struggling to hit your daily protein goal? You're not alone - and it doesn’t have to be so hard.In this episode, I’m breaking down the real-life, sustainable strategies I teach my clients (and use myself!) to consistently increase protein intake - without eating chicken breast five times a day. If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to figure out how to increase protein intake, this is your roadmap.Whether you're brand new to macros or you’ve been tracking for a while but still feel like hitting your protein goal is a daily uphill battle, these habits will change the game. I’m sharing my top 3 proven habits that make it easier to increase protein intake without overthinking it. And we’re not just talking general tips like “eat more protein.” I’ll show you easy ways to get protein that actually fit into your life - no complicated recipes, expensive supplements, or rigid rules required. You’ll learn how to reach protein goals with less stress and more flexibility, no matter what season of life you’re in.Here’s what we cover in this episode:(03:15) The #1 breakfast habit that sets you up for a strong day and makes hitting your protein goal feel effortless(05:30) The biggest mistake people make when planning meals - and the simple mindset shift that will increase protein intake without tracking everything(08:45) Snacks that sabotage your protein goal and how to create a go-to list of easy ways to get protein even on your busiest days(11:00) What you must know about how to reach protein goals on a plant-based diet, especially in midlife(14:10) A bonus strategy that helps you hit your protein goal even if you’re vegetarian, perimenopausal, or just not a big fan of meatIf you're serious about your goals - whether it's fat loss, body composition, or just feeling better in your body - these habits will help you finally figure out how to increase protein intake consistently.You’ll walk away with easy ways to get protein, realistic strategies for how to reach protein goals, and the confidence to finally nail your protein goal every single day.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Macros Made EasyAccess free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
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The Biggest Mistakes I Made in Fat Loss - and What I Do Differently Now
If you’ve ever felt like you're doing “everything right” in a fat loss phase and still not seeing results - you’re not alone. I’ve made some of the same weight loss mistakes myself.In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest fat loss mistakes I made during my very first intentional cut, and what I’ve learned (both as a registered dietitian and as a real person) about the best way to lose weight sustainably.You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the fat loss habits that support real results, how to avoid the mental traps of diet culture, and how to know when it’s time to change course - not quit entirely.This episode will help you get unstuck and build smarter fat loss habits that actually stick.I’ll walk you through: • (1:45) The fat loss habits that I did right my first time around - and then exactly where it all started to go wrong • (3:30) One of the most common weight loss mistakes with the scale - and how I coach clients differently now • (6:15) How staying in a deficit too long stalled progress - and the truth about the best way to lose weight over time • (10:00) Why leaning on “diet foods” backfired during my fat loss phase and what satisfying, protein-forward meals look like now • (13:30) How skipping a reverse diet can undo progress - and the fat loss habits I always build in from the start • (24:30) 5 core strategies I use with every client to avoid weight loss mistakes and set up for successIf you’ve been spinning your wheels, it might not be about willpower - it could be that you’re stuck in outdated strategies that don’t reflect the best way to lose weight in a sustainable, realistic way.Hit play to learn what I’d never do again, how I coach fat loss differently now, and what you can change today to feel more confident in your process.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Blog post: How to know you’re ready for a fat loss phaseAccess free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
Welcome to Macros Made Easy, the podcast that simplifies the world of macros. If you're overwhelmed by the concept of tracking your macros, or wondering how you might use the approach in your full, busy life, you're not alone. This show is designed to make it easy for you to understand and implement a macro balanced eating pattern and put you in the driver's seat of how you look, feel and perform.
Your host, Emily Field is a Registered Dietitian with nearly a decade of experience using the macros approach with her clients. She knows the power that a macros approach can have - such as an improved metabolism, easy and painless fat loss and enhanced food freedom.
Join Emily for each episode as she makes macros easy while helping you reach your health goals with ease.
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