Eating Healthy at Restaurants: Tips for Dining Out Without Derailing Your Goals
Let’s face it: eating healthy at restaurants can feel like an uphill battle—especially when you're trying to stick to your macros, avoid food guilt, and still enjoy yourself. But good news: you don’t have to choose between a fun night out and staying on track.In this episode, I’m walking you through practical, judgment-free tips for dining out that actually work in real life. So if you’ve ever felt like eating out on a diet means blowing all your progress or "starting over on Monday"—this episode is here to change that. You’ll learn how to eat healthy at restaurants without obsessing over every bite or carrying around your food scale.Join me to learn more about:(00:01) A client story + hacks that prove eating healthy at restaurants doesn't mean missing out(02:15) How to eat healthy at restaurants: How to estimate portions confidently without a scale or stressing out(08:30) My favorite tips for dining out smarter—not stricter (yes, you can still enjoy the meal!)(19:00) Not tracking? Here’s how to eat out healthy using visual cues, portion control, and simple swaps(20:10) The “menu trick” I recommend to clients who want to stay aligned with their goals before they even sit down when eating out on a dietIf you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out how to eat healthy at restaurants while still making progress toward your goals, this episode will give you the confidence (and game plan) to walk into any restaurant and feel in control—without restriction or regret.And just for fun, I'd love to know: What was your biggest takeaway from today? Was it the ABC meal strategy? Pre-logging? Using AI to help with estimating? If you're listening on Spotify, you can comment directly on this episode and let me know. Or DM me on Instagram @emilyfieldrd. Tell me the one thing you're going to try next time you go and eat out. I'd love to hear from you and cheer you on!RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!Portion Size GuideCONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
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Why You'll Never Hear Me Recommend a Low-Carb Diet for Women Who Want Fat Loss and Muscle Gains
Is a low-carb diet really the best way to achieve fat loss and muscle gain? For years, we’ve been told that low-carb is the magic bullet for weight loss. But is that really true—especially for active women? Today, I’m breaking down low-carb diet pros and cons, the low-carb diet side effects that most people don’t talk about, and why I do not recommend a low-carb diet for women who want fat loss and muscle gain.In this episode, you'll learn:(01:45) Is a low-carb diet really better for fat loss? Or are you just losing water weight? What the research actually says about low-carb and weight loss.(6:30) Breaking down the low-carb diet pros and cons—Yes, some people see success, but does that mean low-carb is right for you?(11:00) Why a low-carb diet for women can be counterproductive—If you’re lifting weights or doing high-intensity workouts, cutting carbs might be sabotaging your results.(17:00) The most common low-carb diet side effects—How cutting carbs too low can negatively impact your energy, hormones, and ability to build muscle.(25:45) How to eat for fat loss and muscle gain (without extreme carb-cutting)—The best way to fuel your body and see results without feeling exhausted or deprived.If you’ve been following a low-carb diet and wondering why you’re still feeling stuck—this episode is your permission slip to stop fighting your body and start fueling it properly. Want a personalized plan to help you fuel for fat loss and muscle gain without restrictive diets? Sign up for a Custom Macro Calculation to find out exactly where your macro targets should be to get lean and strong. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:DIY Macros GuideCustom Macro CalculationEvaluation of diet pattern and weight gain in postmenopausal womenAccess free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
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How Strength Training Changed the Way I See Fitness, Food and My Body
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of endless cardio, calorie counting, and chasing weight loss, this episode is your wake-up call to explore strength training.For years, I believed that fitness meant shrinking—burning calories, eating less, and doing endless cardio to stay “small.” But everything changed when I walked into a CrossFit gym for the first time. In this episode, I’m telling the story about how strength training completely transformed my mindset, about fitness, food and the way I show up for myself. We’ll talk about the benefits of strength training, why so many women are afraid to lift, and how strength training for women is the key to unlocking real confidence and progress.If you’ve ever wondered how to start strength training, or felt intimidated by the weights section of the gym, this one’s for you.Tune in to hear:(1:00) Why cardio isn’t the magic bullet for fitness we were all told it was.(4:00) How I went from cardio queen to CrossFit convert: Walking into a strength training gym was terrifying—but it also changed everything.(7:00) The unexpected benefits of strength training when it comes to my nutrition – turns out, I was massively under-eating without even realizing it…(10:30) If you’ve ever worried about getting “bulky” from strength training, we’re going to have a serious chat about the benefits of strength training and what really happens when you start lifting.(14:00) How strength training can change your entire mindset around fitness, food and fueling your body. Strength training for beginners doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—you just have to take that first step. Whether you’re wondering how to start strength training, or just need a new perspective on fitness, food and how you move your body, this episode will help you break free from restrictive mindsets and embrace what your body is truly capable of.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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Building Body Confidence & Food Freedom with Dylan Murphy, RD
Ever feel like you’re stuck between wanting to feel good in your body and not wanting to obsess over food? You’re not alone. So many women struggle with build body confidence while trying to find food freedom—but what if you didn’t have to choose? In this episode, I’m chatting with Dylan Murphy, a registered dietitian and founder of FREE Method Nutrition. Dylan helps women find food freedom and take a balanced approach to health. Today, we’re talking about building body confidence in a way that actually lasts—without obsessing over every bite of food or trying to shrink yourself. If you’ve been wondering how to build body confidence while still prioritizing your health, this episode will give you the mindset shifts and practical strategies you need.What you’ll learn in this episode:(5:40) The truth about body neutrality vs. body positivity—and why building body confidence doesn’t have to mean “loving” your body 24/7.(13:00) Can you track macros and still find food freedom? Yes, but only if you approach it with the right mindset—here’s what you need to know.(18:00) Are you being too rigid with food? Signs that diet culture might still be sneaking into your mindset (even if you think you’ve embraced food freedom).(28:25) How to build body confidence during perimenopause & menopause—because your body will change, but that doesn’t mean you have to feel bad about it.(37:00) Your social media feed could be destroying your body confidence. How to curate a feed that actually helps you find food freedom and feel better in your skin.You deserve to feel good in your body—without another diet.Whether you’re deep in diet culture recovery or just want to feel more comfortable in your body, this episode is packed with practical strategies for building body confidence and embracing food freedom for the long haul.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!NuulyCONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebookCONNECT WITH DYLAN MURPHY:WebsiteInstagramThe FREE Method Podcast
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Macro Tracking Made Easy: Let Go of the Small Stuff
Are you stressing over every little detail with macro tracking? If you’ve ever wondered how to track macros without entering every spice, measuring every gram of lettuce, or perfectly hitting your calorie goal down to the last number, this episode is for you!In today’s episode, I’m breaking down all the things you don’t need to worry about when macro tracking—so you can focus on what actually moves the needle for your health and body composition goals. Because macro tracking should be simple, flexible, and stress-free, not a math equation that takes over your life.I’ll walk you through common tracking stressors that just aren’t worth your time and energy. Whether you’re just starting to learn how to track macros, or have been at it for a while, you’ll walk away with a more relaxed, sustainable approach to macro tracking for weight loss and overall health.In this episode, you’ll learn:(03:02) The foods you can stop tracking immediately – Do veggies really need to be logged? The answer might surprise you!(08:06) Why you should ignore net carbs when macro tracking – Is “only 3g net carbs” just a sneaky marketing trick? Let’s break it down.(12:34) Why your calorie total never perfectly matches your macros – Those small discrepancies in your macro tracking app? Here’s why they don’t actually matter.(17:40) Flexible macro tracking 101 – Should you stress about eating the exact same amount of protein, carbs, and fats every day? (Hint: nope!)(24:59) The truth about fitness trackers & calorie burn estimates – Are you eating back way more calories than you should when macro tracking for weight loss? Here’s why your smartwatch might be misleading you.At the end of the day, macro tracking is a tool for empowerment—not something that should make your life harder. I’ll show you how to make it work for you without unnecessary stress.Ready to simplify your macro tracking?Hit play now, and I’ll show you how to track macros without the overwhelm so you can focus on what really matters for reaching your goals. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access 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.
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