If you’re still not sold on the whole ‘flexible dieting’ and IIFYM train--let me dish out some of the most common Q+A’s for ya on this fine Saturday morning:
❔Q: “What even is a macro? I’ve heard you talk about it before but TBH I’m lost”
✅ A: Let it be known, everyone who tracks macros was here once. Myself included! No shame in the macro game sis, only room to GROW
‘macros’ is short for macronutrients AKA nutrients we eat in large quantities AKA carbs, fat and protein
❔ Q: “Can I seriously lose weight by eating whatever I want??”
✅ A: YES! Calories in VS. Calories out. Calorie deficit = weight loss, no matter what.
Science baby 🤓
👉🏼 You could legit only eat Oreos and lose weight if your intake is in the right spot. Even though no one worth listening to would recommend that, the only limits on your foods are the ones you set.
❔ Q: “Tracking macros seems hard and confusing, I’ve tried it before and it stressed me out so I quit”
✅ A: tracking your food = a new skill. Yeah, you're a beginner at first. We all are when we start literally anything! You’re changing your daily routine, so thinking you’ll be President of the Company after 3 days is setting yourself up for failure.
👉🏼 Your macro targets are a goal, the number’s aren’t end-all, be-all. If you hit them perfectly, it’s because you practice! But if you don’t hit them perfectly, you’re not a failure--you’re human. A human learning to perfect a new skill.
❔Q: “Why do you only coach with macros?”
✅ A: Because it’s hands-down the best method all around. Macros are adjusted with your goals, no restriction, no food guilt, no bad foods, it’s not a pass/fail meal plan, AND it teaches you about what you’re eating and WHY you eat what you do.
👉🏼 Macros set you up for success long term. Why? Because when you stop tracking, you don’t just forget what foods are a protein, or a fat, or how to balance your plate or eat for your goal.👏🏼
Comment down below and tell me, do you track macros? What dieting/macro questions do you have? Drop them here or DM me and I’ll help you out 🥳
Ladies--let’s be real. You’re not still counting points on Weight Watchers, are you? 🤯