148. Making Sense of Macros: How to ‘Budget’ Your Macros and Stop Dieting for Good

One of my all-time favorite topics to dive in and educate on is…MACROS! I’ve talked about macros many times in previous episodes (check some out linked below), but my goal for today’s episode is to break them down super simply, and with a bit of a fresh perspective. Macros (short for macronutrients) are the biggest piece of the puzzle; they’ve transformed sooo much for me over the years, and really changed the game for me on my fitness journey! As I’m working with many new clients right now, I’m continually reminded of how women don’t really understand what macros are, or even how their bodies work. Macros are not just some ‘fad diet’ or ‘quick fix’ - they’re made up of proteins, carbs, and fats, so they’re in literally EVERYTHING you eat. If you’re consuming food, you’re consuming macros! Counting and tracking your macros is very similar to budgeting your money. Just like you track, save, and spend your money, you’ve got to know what YOUR specific body needs in terms of macros. When you start counting and tracking your macros, that’s when you truly start to understand what macros are, and how they work for you (not against you). If you’re stuck in a ‘diet’ mentality and think you can only reach your goals by doing low carb or low fat diets forever, this episode is for YOU! I want to help you go forward, and be empowered to make macros work for you and YOUR life, for the long-term. I’m proof that it’s possible, and I would love to help you get there, too!! In this episode, we cover: Realizing that you’re already consuming macros in everything you eat + why this is NOT a ‘diet’ Why macros = energy Macro counting vs. macro tracking + why macros are like money How to adjust your macros ‘target’ based on your goals (fat loss, muscle gain, etc.) Why it’s essential to be consuming ‘enough’ proteins, fats AND carbs + getting specific data on YOUR body Learning to *truly* understand macros and break free from fad diets Links/Resources: Ep. 132 | Simplifying Macros: Why Flexibility is More Important than Perfection Ep. 91 | Real Talk: Understanding and Tracking Macros is Essential for Long Term Success Ep. 6 | 3 Reasons Why Tracking Macros Will Help You Reach Your Health and Fitness Goals Food tracking apps: MyFitnessPal, Lose It!, MyNetDiary Join FIT CLUB , my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gym PRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option) Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories! Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your Fitness Click Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show