Should You Be Counting / Tracking Macros?

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Content warning: Discussion of calories and calorie manipulation in this episode as well as weight loss Over the past few years, there’s been quite a bit of buzz around counting macros and how this is a non-diet, non-restrictive solution for weight loss. So you might be asking yourself, is this method of tracking something I should do and try? To help you answer this for yourself, Michelle attempts to explain, in an objective way, what counting macros is, what it involves and how to get started if that’s what you choose for yourself. In this episode she explains: What the 3 macronutrients are and why they are important How macro counting/tracking works Folks who this method could work well for Folks who should consider avoiding this method of nutritional tracking Some of the benefits of macro counting Some of the pitfalls of macro counting If there is a diet or program you would love for Michelle and Marissa to break down for you or do a deep dive on, please email us at [email protected] so we can add it to our list!