Reposted from @nattiebossrd Two [Meal Prep Methods] to Meet Your Needs I am aware that I have a unique approach to nutrition. What I see most online is either hardcore macro counters or hardcore intuitive eaters. BUT, based on my years of experience as a female athlete, I truly feel that both approaches are immensely beneficial to your performance -- it just depends on your goal [and your intention behind that goal]. 1️⃣THE PRECISE METHOD - is the approach most beneficial for competitive athletes who either have to cut weight or want to maintain their fight weight consistently. I believe this strategy is important to ensure you are not eating *too little* (which is often the case when athletes cut weight). This method is also an amazing tool for teaching portion sizes and macros for those who have zero knowledge about nutrition fundamentals or balanced meals. I use this most often when I make an adjustment to my nutrition needs (i.e. weight cutting vs. being pregnant) and need some feedback as my body adjusts to the new changes. 2️⃣THE INTUITIVE METHOD - is the approach most beneficial for the athlete who wants to focus on fueling their body optimally without measuring/tracking consistently. The focus is on integrating balance of both performance and soul foods by letting their body guide their food choices. This is great for athletes who are in ‘off season’, are not big competitors, or feel that the precise method may trigger them to develop/re-ignite an unhealthy relationship with food. The caution to this approach is if you already have been under eating or restricting for years, your body has likely suppressed your appetite; then often what will happen is that you continue to undereat because that is what you have trained your body to do. So I’m curious to hear your thoughts; with where you are in your life right now are you #TeamPrecise or #TeamIntuitive? https://www.instagram.com/p/CFa3QSIJIdh/?igshid=8p06wpl9a2qd
