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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2023 · 19 MIN

Stop Counting Calories, Do This Instead…

from Well Beyond 40 · host JJ Virgin

Are you still counting calories to lose weight? Most people do, and it’s no wonder—for almost a century, it’s been touted as the most important metric of your diet.  But I‘m telling you right now, obsessively counting calories is out. There’s a much more effective metric to track, and it can rev your metabolism as much as 30%. I’m talking about macronutrients.  In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know, from what macros are and how to track them to the best way to get enough of each type. Plus, I’m giving you a simple process you can follow to figure out the right ratio of macros for your body and goals.   If you’re ready to try an approach that makes eating simpler and fat loss practically effortless, check out this episode now! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/tracking Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Study: Journal of Medical Internet Research Mhealth Uhealth: Comparing Self-Monitoring Strategies for Weight Loss in a Smartphone App: Randomized Controlled Trial: https://mhealth.jmir.org/2019/2/e12209/ Study: American Journal of Preventive Medicine: Weight Loss During the Intensive Intervention Phase of the Weight-Loss Maintenance Trial: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0749379708003747 Study: Obesity: Self-Monitoring via Digital Health in Weight Loss Interventions: A Systematic Review Among Adults with Overweight or Obesity: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.23088 Track your macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Get my favorite food scale: https://amzn.to/3Q3RfVY Study: Obesity: Higher protein intake during caloric restriction improves diet quality and attenuates loss of lean body mass: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.23428 Get your fish and seafood protein from Vital Choice: https://vitalchoice.sjv.io/daKYGy  Get your grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and more delivered directly to your door from Butcherbox: http://butcherbox.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1330 Order from Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Company: https://www.freshpressedoliveoiltrk.com/6ZR9ZK/6JHXF/ Get your bone broth from Flavorchef: https://affiliates.theflavorchef.com/121.html Try dark chocolate from Living Ratio: https://livingratio.com/?sca_ref=2747593.vgty26M7uP&utm_source=2747593&utm_medium=jj-virgin&utm_campaign=45338 Read The Circadian Code by Dr. Satchin Panda: https://amzn.to/3O4MnPu Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/?ref=mza2ntv MyoTape Body Measure Tape: https://amzn.to/46lkER4 Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Video: What is the Best Way to Measure Body Fat?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g_05bd0uA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you still counting calories to lose weight? Most people do, and it’s no wonder—for almost a century, it’s been touted as the most important metric of your diet.  But I‘m telling you right now, obsessively counting calories is out. There’s a much more effective metric to track, and it can rev your metabolism as much as 30%. I’m talking about macronutrients.  In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know, from what macros are and how to track them to the best way to get enough of each type. Plus, I’m giving you a simple process you can follow to figure out the right ratio of macros for your body and goals.   If you’re ready to try an approach that makes eating simpler and fat loss practically effortless, check out this episode now! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/tracking Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Study: Journal of Medical Internet Research Mhealth Uhealth: Comparing Self-Monitoring Strategies for Weight Loss in a Smartphone App: Randomized Controlled Trial: https://mhealth.jmir.org/2019/2/e12209/ Study: American Journal of Preventive Medicine: Weight Loss During the Intensive Intervention Phase of the Weight-Loss Maintenance Trial: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0749379708003747 Study: Obesity: Self-Monitoring via Digital Health in Weight Loss Interventions: A Systematic Review Among Adults with Overweight or Obesity: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.23088 Track your macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Get my favorite food scale: https://amzn.to/3Q3RfVY Study: Obesity: Higher protein intake during caloric restriction improves diet quality and attenuates loss of lean body mass: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.23428 Get your fish and seafood protein from Vital Choice: https://vitalchoice.sjv.io/daKYGy  Get your grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and more delivered directly to your door from Butcherbox: http://butcherbox.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1330 Order from Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Company: https://www.freshpressedoliveoiltrk.com/6ZR9ZK/6JHXF/ Get your bone broth from Flavorchef: https://affiliates.theflavorchef.com/121.html Try dark chocolate from Living Ratio: https://livingratio.com/?sca_ref=2747593.vgty26M7uP&utm_source=2747593&utm_medium=jj-virgin&utm_campaign=45338 Read The Circadian Code by Dr. Satchin Panda: https://amzn.to/3O4MnPu Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/?ref=mza2ntv MyoTape Body Measure Tape: https://amzn.to/46lkER4 Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Video: What is the Best Way to Measure Body Fat?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g_05bd0uA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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