August 17, 2020
Monday Tip: Counting Macros
Happy Monday everyone! Today we’re are talking about the hot topic of counting macros. Counting macros is a great tool that we use to help people reach their goals. It is a very efficient way to lose weight, maintain, and gain weight because of the accountability you have knowing what you are eating. While it is a great tool some people take advantage of it.
Counting macros isn’t a diet. It isn’t an excuse to be able to just eat whatever you want because “it fits in your macros.” You still want to aim for nutrient dense, whole foods while tracking your macros.
Are you able to reach your goals without tracking macros? Absolutely. Tracking macros just gives you more awareness and knowledge of what you are consuming which makes it a more an efficient way to see results.
For example, if you were to have three very nutritious meals but are grabbing multiple small snacks throughout the day you may not know how much those snacks are putting you over your daily caloric intake which could possibly be keeping you from reaching your goals.
Tracking macros does something different for everyone. It can teach people what a true portion size it, it shows people how much they can eat while reaching their specific goals, and it also brings to light the gaps that may be missing throughout the diet as well.
Is tracking long term for everyone? No, but doing it for a short period of time you are still able to learn what works for you and can give you more of an insight on what you might be eating or not eating that is keeping you from seeing the results you want!
If you are thinking of tracking your macros but don’t know what all comes with tracking in MFP come check out the seminar on August 22nd at 12pm to become a tracking pro!
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