FREE Macro Coach Adjusting Macros for Progress Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A client eating 2,200 calories loses 0.4 lbs per week for 8 weeks, then stalls. What is the most appropriate macro adjustment?
Answer: Reduce calories by 200 and reassess after 2 weeks
A modest 200-calorie reduction maintains a deficit without being too aggressive, preserving muscle and adherence.
Which macronutrient should be the LAST to be reduced when making cuts during a fat loss phase?
Answer: Protein
Protein must remain elevated during a deficit to spare muscle tissue; carbs and fats are reduced first.
A male client's body weight is trending down, but he reports strength loss and persistent fatigue. What adjustment best addresses both concerns?
Answer: Add 30-50g of carbohydrates around training sessions
Peri-workout carbohydrates replenish glycogen, improve performance, and reduce fatigue without significantly impacting fat loss.
How often should a macro coach formally reassess a client's macros during an active fat loss phase?
Answer: Every 2-4 weeks based on progress trends
A 2-4 week reassessment window allows enough data to identify real trends while preventing prolonged periods without needed adjustments.
A client successfully reaches their goal weight but wants to maintain it. Which strategy best describes the transition protocol?
Answer: Gradually increase calories until weight stabilizes at the new level
Gradually increasing calories allows the coach to find the precise maintenance level without overshooting and regaining fat.
A client's fat loss has stalled despite accurate tracking and no dietary changes. They recently started a new high-stress job. What is the MOST likely explanation?
Answer: Elevated cortisol from stress is causing water retention and masking fat loss
Chronic stress elevates cortisol, promoting water retention that can hide actual fat loss on the scale for 1-3 weeks.
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