If you haven’t checked out part. 1 where I briefly go over the three macronutrients I recommend you go read that post first (a few posts back). This post is all about tracking macros…

Tracking macros is when someone counts the amount of carbs, protein and fat they are getting from their diet. It is similar to counting calories but you are taking it one step further by looking more directly to WHAT you are eating. It is a good way to help individuals make more conscious, smarter food choices.

What are the benefits of counting macros?

🍎 You are less prone to nutrient deficiencies
When you are simply focused on counting calories, you often overlook the nutritional value of the foods you are consuming and may be overeating in one macronutrient while completing missing another macronutrient. By tracking macros you can make sure you are obtaining a vast variety (in proper amounts) of each macronutrients.

🍎 You can influence your metabolism
The three major macronutrients each have a unique way of being broken down by the body into energy. Therefore, the amount of calories used in digestion vary. For example, protein takes more energy to breakdown than carbs and will therefore burn more calories. By tracking macros, you can actually manipulate the ratio percentages of the macronutrients you are consuming to meet your health goals and directly affect your metabolism.

🍎 You can build muscle more efficiently
Many bodybuilders track their macros because each macronutrient brings different benefits to an individual who is trying to build muscle. Carbs are responsible for producing the energy needed for muscle building exercises, protein is important for creating and recovering the muscle, and fat is crucial in hormone production such as testosterone. Therefore it is important to maintain a proper ratio of these macronutrients for optimal muscle building or maintenance.’

I hope this was informative! Have an amazing Wednesday 💓