What are Macros?!

Macros are macronutrients

Most people have heard the term macro at some point especially on the topic of weight loss or eating healthy. The terms tracking, filling, hitting or calculating macros are often tossed around. What does it all really mean?

Macros is an abbreviation of macronutrients, which helps categorizes a type of food needed for a healthy diet. We need macronutrients to give us energy and keep us strong. They help our bodies grow, repair, function and perform our best.

There are three types of macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Each contain a unique set of properties that influences our health, but all are a source of energy.

Macronutrients

Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram

Carbohydrates are eventually broken down into glucose, they are the body’s preferred energy source and fuel vital organs. Specific organs like your brain need glucose in order to function properly.

Protein 4 calories per gram

Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram

Protein allows your body to grow, build and repair tissues and protect lean body mass.

Fats 9 calories per gram

Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram

Fats 9 calories per gram

Fat allows you to store energy, cushion organs, make certain hormones, absorb fat soluble vitamins, and helps with cell membrane integrity

Amy, I can calculate my macros online. Why do I need you?

Different combinations can help you achieve different goals. Each individual may thrive at different percentages, so what works for one person may not work for all.

I'm available to you for personalized help on selecting foods to meet your macro profile. I can provide habit based guidance through my app and help with personalized reminders to keep you on track.

I make sure you have enough food to fuel your everyday and be successful meeting your goals. I keep a watchful eye to avoid Plateaus and continue to progress. For example, you may have been super restrictive and actually gain on maintenance. A person may continue to drop calories with no results, when really they needed more food to be successful . I would be there to help reverse you to a proper metabolic state.

With all the overwhelming information on the internet, let me take out the uncertainty and stress. I monitor you throughout the week. Use weekly check ins to assess biofeedback and make adjustments as needed.

What are Macros?!

Macros are macronutrients

Macronutrients

Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram

Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram

Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram

Protein 4 calories per gram

Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram

Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram

Fats 9 calories per gram

Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram

Fats 9 calories per gram

Amy, I can calculate my macros online. Why do I need you?

Macronutrients Cheat sheet

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