{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Baby, Let's Talk!","title":"5. Rethinking Calories: Challenging Diet Myths With Science","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5259,"description":"In this episode we will cover the following topics:\nDefinition of Calories: Explaining calories as units of energy, differentiating between the scientific and dietary contexts.\nCaloric Needs and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Discussing the body’s minimum caloric needs for basic functions like breathing and circulating blood.\nCalories In vs. Calories Out Model: Why this model doesn’t work in reality and exploring why it can lead to adverse health and fitness outcomes.\nComplications of Calorie Restriction: How calorie restriction can mess up our metabolism, hormonal health, etc.\nImportance of Food Quality Over Quantity: Why food quality is more important than counting calories.\nMacronutrient Breakdown: How different macros contribute to calorie intake and their roles in the body.\nCalculating BMR and Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): How to calculate these metrics and their relevance to overall health and fitness goals.\nAdjusting Diet Based on Health Goals: Tailoring caloric and macronutrient intake based on individual health needs and fitness goals.\nReal-life Application: How to apply these concepts in practical diet planning.\nThis episode sets the stage for a deeper understanding of how our body's energy dynamics affect our overall health, and how we can use that understanding to our advantage.\nMy name is Ragnheiður (you can call me Ragna), and I'm your host - a medical doctor, a certified pre-/postnatal trainer, and most importantly, a mom of four and a wife. - This podcast is born from my dedication to uncovering the truths about nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle that genuinely benefit our bodies. We'll explore how to establish a lasting, healthy lifestyle that fits the reality of motherhood, how to enjoy an active, pain-free pregnancy, and how to navigate postpartum recovery to regain your fitness in a wholesome way. Join me as we debunk myths and discover the paths to excess energy, body confidence, and loving the life you live as a mom.\n(If you want to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BSvMkeGAu5k5H-xFYbKRSU4UobYeRnqxyXxKxbi4180/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYTBk/Mzc4YmI0M2M0Mzg2/NzEwM2YzN2FhNTRk/ODA5Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}