What are Macros?
It seems that more and more people are talking about “Macros” these days. Why the transition from calories to macros? Which is easier? Are they related? Is one more important than the other? Which one is the right one for you?
It’s understandable why for so long people have tried to lose weight by simply counting calories. The idea is that if you burn more calories than you consume then you will lose weight. While that is true, by merely counting calories you are likely to lose muscle, which actually causes your body to store more fat. Sounds counterproductive, right? It is! Many people have tried to simply eat as little as possible and end up disappointed when they stop on a scale and see that they haven’t lost as much as they had hoped. Think of it like a bag of coins. The bag contains a mix of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. If you don’t take the coins out and count them how can you be sure how much money you have in that bag? Does the bag have $4? Does it have $7? While everything in that bag is a coin, the value of each differ. And this is where Macros come into play.
Macro nutrients are simply protein, carbohydrates and fats. The reality is that we all need each of these macro nutrients in amounts that vary person to person to function at a high level. It should be understood that nutrition is not about deprivation. It exists to enable us to get the most out of our bodies and in turn, our lives. Age, gender, height, current weight, exercise levels, physique and health goals and more all factor into determining the right amounts of Macros for you. Whether you go to the gym once a week or six times a week, knowing how many grams of protein, carbohydrates and fats to eat on a daily basis will enable you to enjoy your nutrition and feel like you are in control!
At Max Muscle the first thing we do is determine your body type. Are you an endomorph, mesomorph or ectomorph and how do you tell? What does it matter? Most of us have someone who we would like to look like. We often compare ourselves to them. While that is fundamentally not wrong, simply eating what someone else eats will not equate to looking like they look. To use another monetary example, think of it like bills. We all pay them but amounts paid vary person to person. Your personal payments need to match your personal bill statement.
Stop by Max Muscle Davis County today to do your Macro Blueprint. You will walk out the door knowing exactly how many Macros you need and you will know HOW to go about eating them. We will work with you weekly as you work to achieve your best health!
