Easy Guide To Macro’s
Macros! At this point I’m sure you have heard someone talk about Macros…
“I’m counting my Macros”, “Does this fit into my Macros?”
While some of you might be very well versed in the subject, I’m sure some of you have no idea what Macros are or even where to start..
I gotcha! Here is a simple guide to Macros, so you can understand:
What they are
Why to track them
How to track them!!
MACROS, short for “Macronutrients”, are the Proteins, Carbs and Fats, that make up food and help you create energy.
Each meal should have a healthy balance of the three Macros.
45-65% calories from carbohydrates
10-35% calories from protein
20-35% calories from fat
The reason why it’s so important to track them is to ensure you’re getting the proper balance of all 3, and that you are not over consuming some of your macros such as fats or carbs. When you consume more calories than you burn, you gain weight and will not get the weight loss results you want to achieve..
How to break down each Macro:
Healthy Proteins: Chicken, Fish, Tofu, Beans
1 gram of protein is = 4 cals
Healthy Carbs: Sweet Potato, Quinoa, Brown Rice, Buckwheat, veggies and fruits.
1 gram of carbs is = 4 cals
Healthy Fats: Olive Oil, Nuts, Avocado, Olives.
1 gram of fat is = 9 cals
A macro balanced plate should look something like this:
If you were eating 1500 calories a day AND counting your MACROS this is what your meals would look like:
Why may you consider Macro counting?
It doesn’t matter if you are Vegan, Keto, Paleo, etc. Macro counting is for anyone.
It helps you be more mindful of what you put in your body on a daily basis.
When you eat a macro balanced plate, you’ll feel more full and won’t get random hunger pangs.
See! A lot simpler than you thought. Now here are some more resources to help you on your Macro Counting Journey:
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