Macro Counting Cheat Sheet
ARE YOU NEW TRACKING MACROS AND FEELING OVERWHELMED?!
You wanted to "try" this lifestyle in hopes of finding food freedom, but are feeling trapped as you begin to dive deeper!
If you're wondering how to get started with counting macros, I've created a handy cheat sheet you can refer to below:
The number goals, weighing, measuring and nutrition labels can seem overwhelming And, in the beginning, any new change is scary, but you can not let it consume you.
Macro-counting takes patience and practice.
For starters, the diet mentality has to go.
Restricting and binging needs to stop. I can guarantee you followed many diets before this. You restricted to the meal plan, measured and weighed, but blindly followed with no understanding
You need to learn portion sizes and the numbers behind serving sizes.
Knowing what you put in your body is key! So pay close attention and be open to change.
Start looking at food as Protein/Carbs and Fats.
If you can look at a plate and see this, then it will make your life easier when it comes to food
Understanding what foods do will take away the stress. Knowing which macros are in certain foods will guide your choices.
Here's how it is broken down:
➡️Carb Sources
➡️Carbs + Protein Sources
➡️Protein Sources
➡️Protein + Fat Sources
➡️Fat Sources
You can't be perfect!
You have to strive for consistency and not perfection! Macros are meant to help you understand portion sizes, educate you on the foods you are eating, and most importantly LEARN your body!!!
Macros is a TOOL to teach you how to eat in order to nourish your body and reach your goals. Some days will go as planned and others will not, but the key is you remain consistent and do not “throw in the towel.” A few grams over or under your macros does not ruin a day, it makes you human.
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