FREE Macro Coach Adjusting Macros for Progress Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A client's weight has been stagnant for 3 weeks despite being in a calorie deficit. What is the FIRST step a macro coach should take?
Answer: Verify the client is accurately tracking and weighing food
Tracking errors are the most common cause of unexpected stalls, so verifying accuracy must come before any macro adjustments.
When a client is in a fat loss phase and losing weight too quickly (more than 1.5% body weight per week), what adjustment is most appropriate?
Answer: Add 150-250 calories, prioritizing carbohydrates
Adding carbohydrates restores muscle glycogen and reduces the risk of muscle loss when weight is dropping too fast.
A client in a muscle-building phase gains 3 lbs in a single week. How should the coach respond?
Answer: Reduce carbohydrates by 50g and reassess in 2 weeks
A single large spike often reflects water retention from increased carbs or sodium, so a moderate carb reduction and monitoring is the prudent first move.
Which metric is MOST reliable for determining whether macro adjustments are needed over a 2-week period?
Answer: Weekly average body weight
Weekly averages smooth out daily fluctuations caused by hydration, sodium, and hormones, giving a clearer trend signal.
A female client's progress stalls 3 weeks before her menstrual cycle ends. She reports increased cravings and fatigue. What is the best coaching response?
Answer: Add a planned refeed day with higher carbohydrates
A strategic high-carb refeed can improve leptin levels and energy during the luteal phase without derailing long-term progress.
When transitioning a client from a fat loss phase to a muscle-building phase, what is the recommended approach to calorie adjustment?
Answer: Reverse diet gradually by adding 50-100 calories per week
A reverse diet gradually increases calories to restore metabolic rate and minimize fat regain during the transition.
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