LEVELS – A Whole New Level

#251 - How to track your macros for fat loss and muscle gain | Josh Clemente & Dominic D'Agostino

Apr 18, 2024

Josh Clemente & Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discuss tracking macros for fat loss and muscle gain. Topics include prioritizing protein intake, benefits of tracking macros, roles of each macronutrient, concerns about excess protein and carbohydrates, and how tracking macros can improve health and fitness.

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Josh Clemente

Dominic D'Agostino

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Prioritize protein intake for body tissue maintenance and overall health.

Utilize macros tracking to understand body composition changes and improve metabolic health.

Different macronutrients have distinct roles in the body affecting health outcomes differently.

Monitor carb intake to manage energy levels, insulin spikes, and overall metabolic health.

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Importance of Macronutrient Tracking

Tracking macronutrients is crucial for understanding body composition changes. Many people overlook macronutrient tracking and rely on calorie deficits alone, leading to unfavorable outcomes. Utilizing technology to monitor metabolic health through macronutrient tracking can provide valuable insights for improving health outcomes.

Importance of Protein as a Macronutrient

01:29

Efficiency of Macro Tracking for Improving Body Composition

01:32

Balancing Carbohydrate Consumption with Fiber and Type of Food

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Introduction

3min

Exploring Macro Tracking Tools for Enhanced Metabolic Health

2min

Understanding Macronutrients for Metabolic Health

7min

The Impact of Tracking Macros on Body Composition and Health

7min

Understanding the Importance of Macronutrients in Body Composition

30min

Understanding Carbohydrates and Fiber in the Diet

29min

Exploring the Vital Role of Fats as Macronutrients

5min

Navigating the World of Fats in Ketogenic Diets

23min

Not all calories are equal. Tracking your macronutrient intake, using AI capabilities, can help you improve your body composition, facilitate weight loss, and boost exercise performance. The three macronutrients are protein, fat, and carbohydrates, with fiber a subset of carbs. Josh Clemente & Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discuss the new macros-tracking feature in the Levels app, the purpose and importance of each macronutrient, how to use macros-tracking in conjunction with biomarker data to improve health and fitness, and how easy the app’s AI functionality is to use.

Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🎙 What Josh Clemente & Dominic D'Agostino, PhD, discuss:

(09:03) — The importance of prioritizing protein intake

(17:03) — Why is tracking macros beneficial?

(21:11) — Each macronutrient has a different role in the body

(39:36) — The different functions of macros

(48:32) — Is excess protein a concern?

(54:55) — The problem with excess carbohydrates

(1:00:37) — Tracking macros can help you improve metabolic flexibility

(1:02:41) — The issue with overconsumption of carbohydrates

(1:17:18) — Is fiber a macronutrient?

(1:46:21) — Macros tracking in the Levels app

(1:49:50) — Tracking macros can help improve body composition and performance

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LEVELS – A Whole New Level

#251 - How to track your macros for fat loss and muscle gain | Josh Clemente & Dominic D'Agostino

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Macronutrient Tracking

Significance of Macronutrients

The Role of Protein in the Diet

Pitfalls of Carb Consumption

Importance of Monitoring Carbohydrate Consumption

Impact of Fiber on Health and Lipid Profiles

Significance of Fats in the Diet and Monitoring Macros

Importance of Protein as a Macronutrient

Efficiency of Macro Tracking for Improving Body Composition

Balancing Carbohydrate Consumption with Fiber and Type of Food

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