How to Calculate Your Macros

Hey there, SIS!

Last week I hated on the toxic diet messages flyin' around this time of year. I DO believe nutrition is super important. I DON'T believe fat and carbs are bad guys. AND I believe there is room to eat what you want. What the HECK is that supposed to mean?

It's all about those macros, girl!

Macronutrients refer to the essential nutrients that provide calories- or fuel- for your body. If you had one gram of a food that was pure fat, it would give you nine calories of energy. Protein and carbohydrates would provide four calories per gram. ALL calories will be stored as fat if your body doesn't need them!

Your body has a unique balance of fat, protein, and carbohydrate needs.

Determining your macronutrient needs is an important step in creating a healthy, balanced diet. Macronutrients are the three main types of nutrients that provide energy to the body: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Each macronutrient plays a different role in the body, so it’s important to ensure that you’re getting enough of each.

Your individual needs may vary depending on your age, gender, and activity level. You want to make sure that you’re getting enough essential vitamins and minerals, which are found in a variety of foods. Like, a can of Mountain Dew might give you the carbs you need for a day, but is it really giving you ANYTHING else? Um, no.

This week I'm sharing my guide to calculating YOUR macronutrients. You're gonna need a calculator for this one! No worries, I include a handy worksheet too.

P.S... If you'd like a little extra guidance here, the Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Intro to Macros the Macro Bootcamp programs launch January 2! Learn more and sign up here.