My goals have fluctuated – for example:ĭuring Pregnancy: high protein, balance of healthy fats/carbsįor Weight Loss: low carb, high fat, moderate protein (keto) How Do You Decide Your Macro Goals?Īfter lots of years, I have figured out percentage goals that I know will work for me depending on my personal goals: whether I’m looking to maintain my weight, build some lean muscle, or lose fat. To get started, decide what macros you want to aim for, and how you’ll track them. It adds up quicker than I think! It helps get me motivated to start and gives me a little reality check if you know what I mean! Often times I feel like I’m eating low carb, or not overeating by much, until I actually keep track of everything I consume. I like to get an idea of where I’m starting from. How Do You Get Started?Īny time I’m ready to start tracking macros again, I start with tracking what I’m already eating. Because while a % ratio (like keto) can work really well, I still find myself holding onto weight or even gaining when the overall calorie amount is too high. I like to keep an eye on both macros and calories, so I know how much I’m consuming overall.

When you have a number of grams set, it will also add up to a calorie amount. You can aim for a # of grams, or aim for a percentage of each. Tracking macros means keeping count of how many grams of protein, carbs, and fat you’re eating in a day. The term “macros” is short for macronutrients – or the three big categories of nutrients you’ll find on a nutrition facts label.

Just sharing what has been successful for me over the years! Do what works for you! What Are “Macros”?

I got so many great questions from you all over on my Instagram, and figured I would go over the basics here! From counting macros, to fitting them into an eating style like “keto”, here’s what has worked for me!ĭisclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or professional in any way when it comes to this stuff. Whenever I start to feel sluggish, or hit a plateau when I have a few pounds to lose, I like to take it back to the basics and take an honest look at what I’m consuming. It’s a tool I’ve gone back to again & again since my high school days, and one I find really helpful for keeping myself accountable and being more mindful of what I’m consuming. Over the years, you may have heard me mention “tracking macros”.

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