Adjustments and Progress Tracking Flashcards
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A client has been in a caloric deficit for 4 weeks with no weight change. After confirming dietary adherence, what is the most appropriate first adjustment?
Answer: Reduce calories by 200–300 kcal/day
A modest 200–300 kcal reduction is the standard first step to break a plateau while preserving muscle and adherence.
Which metric is considered the MOST reliable indicator of true fat loss progress over a 4-week period?
Answer: Average weekly body weight trend
Averaging daily weights across a week smooths out water fluctuation and provides the most accurate trend data.
A client gains 2 lbs overnight after a high-sodium restaurant meal. How should a macro coach interpret this?
Answer: Likely water retention, not true fat gain
Overnight weight spikes after high-sodium meals are virtually always due to water retention, not new adipose tissue.
When should a macro coach recommend a 'diet break' at maintenance calories?
Answer: After 8–16 weeks of continuous dieting
Research supports 1–2 week diet breaks every 8–16 weeks to partially restore suppressed hormones like leptin.
A client tracking macros reports consistently hitting targets but shows no body composition improvement after 6 weeks. What should the coach investigate first?
Answer: Accuracy of food logging and portion weighing
Inaccurate logging—underestimating portions or missing entries—is the most common cause of apparent stalls despite 'hitting macros.'
Which of the following is the BEST way to track body composition changes when the scale stays the same?
Answer: Monthly body measurements and progress photos
Circumference measurements and progress photos capture fat loss and muscle gain that the scale misses during body recomposition.
A client in a muscle-building phase gains more than 1.5 lbs/week consistently. What adjustment is most appropriate?
Answer: Slightly reduce caloric surplus to minimize excess fat gain
Gaining more than 1 lb/week in a bulk phase typically means excess calories are being stored as fat; a small surplus reduction keeps gains lean.
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