So you're done with calorie counting and ready for a more liberating, empowering healthy eating plan. Now what?
Maybe you've heard of counting macros: the concept of balancing out your intake of macro nutrients — proteins, fats, and carbohydrates — to optimize your diet for either weight loss, muscle gain, metabolism boosting, or weight maintenance. It essentially lets you eat whatever you want, but only "if it fits your macros."
It sounds simple at first, until you realize you have to do a whole lot of counting. How do you know what the right numbers are and if you're hitting your mark? How do you stay on track? How much is too much? Before you get overwhelmed, know that there are resources, tips, and tricks to keep you on track, full, and happy without missing any of your favorite foods.