#EASY MACRO TRACKER FULL#
You can choose to focus on all three macronutrients, but I personally only focus on:ĭaily fiber (not a macronutrient, but found in complex carbohydrates easily tracked and associated with many positive health outcomes)įocusing on protein and fiber keeps me full and satisfied and I determined my specific daily goals to match my age, activity level, etc. With macro counting you focus not only on a calorie goal, but the macronutrients providing those calories. It obviously was not a sustainable way of eating for me. This left me hungry, frustrated and annoyed. When I tried to only count calories, I ended up eating too many carbs and fats. When I was purely focused on counting calories, I wasn’t focused on making sure I was getting in enough protein or fiber. If you’ve ever tried counting calories before and hated it (like I did!), then you may find macro counting much more sustainable. There’s more nuance to it and everyone’s body is different, but we can use scientific calculations to determine how many calories our body needs to maintain its current state and then add or subtract calories to gain/lose weight as desired.ĭifference between macro counting and counting calories If you eat too little calories over time, then you lose weight. Generally speaking, if you consistently eat more calories than your body needs, that excess energy is stored as body fat and you gain weight. These are the nutrients that provide our bodies with energy, which we measure in calories. You don’t need any special ingredients to follow a macro diet and can easily find foods that fit your macros plan in any grocery store.įirst, it's important to know there are three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fats. You can adjust your macros to match your fitness goals and activity level.įor more info and a step-by-step approach to getting started with macros, I highly recommend taking a look at my NUTRITION COACHING services. I think its important to know it is not a one size fits all approach. In case you’re new to macro counting, I’ll go over the basics for you. I can honestly say, I’ve never felt better about how I’m eating! My relationship with food continues to be a work in progress, but I no longer experience feelings of guilt or shame when eating “treat” foods. Instead of worrying about those last 5-10 pounds, I have been working on changing my body composition (building muscle).Īnd I have to say, I have never been happier with how I’m eating. It has been about a year since I moved away from constantly obsessing over weight loss goals. After constantly being on a variety of diets for the better part of the last decade, I had my doubts about whether or not macros could really provide the flexible dieting approach I desired. To be honest, I was nervous to switch to macro counting.
Macro counting is simply a way to make sure we are nourishing our bodies with the right foods in a balanced way. However, it can be confusing trying to figure out exactly WHAT we should be eating. Nutrition experts know a balanced diet consists of lean protein, whole grains, fruits, veggies, and healthy fats.
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