05/04/2025
When we count calories, we are only focusing on how many calories we are putting into our bodies each day. We pick a number, and we hit at or below it each day.
👉 We can eat anything we want as long as we eat within our caloric range. 🍪🧁🍕🌮
Counting our macros is where it gets a little more complex. When we count our macros, we are actually counting our grams of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in all the food we eat in a day. As your coach, I give my clients custom numbers for each of these macro groups to hit, and you eat foods that allow you to hit these goals.
👉A macro-focused diet is high in protein, focused on high-quality carb sources, and has an emphasis on healthy fats.
But why does this matter?
If we only focus on calories, chances are we’re not eating enough vegetables, not eating nearly enough protein, and eating too many high carb/high fat foods that are super palatable.
This is all great, but it might be why you haven’t seen any results after tracking your calories for a while.
The reason we track macros is because when we have a specific number to work with, we make sure our foods have enough carbs, proteins, and fats in them, but not more than we need.
When we eat enough protein, we build lean muscle tissue, and this is where that toned look comes into play.
👉 Protein is also essential as we age to reduce the risk of chronic disease and increase muscle mass.
This is when you start to see the results you’ve been waiting for.
Focusing on macros is a totally different take on nutrition than just counting calories.
If you’re ready to learn more about counting macros and what that looks like for you, drop a ❤️in the comments below and let’s chat!
