Diabetically Speaking: Living Healthy and Fit with Diabetes

Cardio is often the more popular exercise choice when it comes to starting a diet. Overall it's a fantastic form of activity and good for cardiac health, insulin sensitivity, and more...But is there a "best type" for fat loss? Listen to this episode of Diabetically Speaking as we discuss the various types you can do so you know which may be most (and least) ideal based on your training protocol and schedule. Connect with me: Instagram:@TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

Rest days can feel boring, slow, and like you're just waiting to start your next training cycle. But just how important are they? How many do you really need? Is there a right or wrong way to take them? To most it may sound like an obvious necessity, but others have the opinion they're useless. Listen to this episode of Diabetically Speaking to learn whether or not they're important and what you can do to make the most of them. Connect with me: Instagram:@TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

Losing weight isn't an inherently dangerous process and only requires a calorie deficit. When done safely and intelligently you can achieve the level of leanness you want. However, Diabetics are at risk of permanent damage if their blood sugars aren't under control. Listen to this episode of Diabetically Speaking to learn what Diabulimia is and how to avoid it to safely lose weight. Connect with me: Instagram:@TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

Once you learn the fundamentals of calories in vs. calories out you realize how much easier and enjoyable nutrition can be. However, there are a lot of poor habits you can fall into no one wants to talk about. These are crucial things that can result in a poor relationship with food you want to avoid. Listen to this episode of Diabetically Speaking to learn more about how to avoid these nutrition mistakes. Connect with me: Instagram:@TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

When you embark on your fitness journey you have a newfound energy that sparks excitement and motivation. Though things almost seem too easy, people don't realize what unknowingly gets taken for granted until they hit a wall and it gets tough. But what are these things and how do you avoid making these mistakes? Listen to this episode of Diabetically Speaking to learn how to keep progressing in your training. Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

Protein Powders have been a gold standard in the fitness space for a long time, and for good reason. They taste great, offer a convenient way to have protein on the go, and don't require prepping or cooking like normal meals. But do they offer a benefit over actual food? Is there a best type for fat loss and muscle growth? Listen to this episode of Diabetically Speaking to learn more. Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

The "Bulk" is a common way to add strength and size but is something many rush and get wrong. This results in gaining fat quickly, causing most to end their gaining phase early to diet again and end up right back where they started without making progress. So what are the best ways to bulk without just getting fat? Listen to this episode and learn how to gain muscle and strength correctly while minimizing fat gain. Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

Losing fat and maintaining a lean physique is a great goal to have. However, despite your best efforts, it's easy to hit plateaus and not know how to adjust. In this episode of Diabetically Speaking we look at the best ways to make changes depending on what's stalling your progress and what to avoid to ensure your fat loss efforts remain consistent. Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

How many calories should you eat everyday? While it can vary depending on your goals there's a few simple guidelines to follow to figure this out. In this episode of Diabetically Speaking we discuss how to find your maintenance calories and how to adjust them based on whether you're trying to lose fat or gain muscle. Macronutrient Calculator: https://legionathletics.com/macronutrient-calculator Caliper Test: http://www.linear-software.com/online.html Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

In this episode of Diabetically Speaking we look at the basics of nutrition and what energy balance is, what macronutrients are (and why they're important), and why you need to get them dialed in right to ensure you make consistent and sustainable progress with your health and physique. Macronutrient Calculator: https://legionathletics.com/macronutrient-calculator Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

In this episode of Diabetically Speaking we discuss all things blood sugar. What do highs and lows feel like? How do they effect your physical, mental, and even emotional state? And most importantly, how do you manage them in order to get things back on track? Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

In this episode of Diabetically Speaking we go into just how important it is having a knowledgeable endocrinologist you can check in with regularly. Maintaining optimal health as a Diabetic is a lot more than just changing insulin dosages or having a doctor to refill prescriptions when you run out of supplies, listen to this episode to learn more. Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

In this episode of Diabetically Speaking we discuss the supplies you NEED in order to manage your Diabetes. We go over different types of insulin and testing supplies so you know which to use to keep your blood glucose levels under control. Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com

Hello and welcome to Diabetically Speaking where we talk all things health, fitness, and nutrition to help you build your healthiest life. In this introductory episode we discuss the WHY behind this series and my goal to provide you with insight about Diabetes and optimizing your health. Connect with me: Instagram: @TheMacroDiabetic Email: michael.mastrucci@gmail.com