In this episode, I'm getting real about my macro-tracking journey and how it's completely transformed my body in just 8 (or so) weeks. I thought I was eating healthy—I wasn't. I'm finally understanding what I'm fueling myself with, and I'm sharing my honest experience with balancing macros, the mistakes I was making, and why this might be the game-changer you need too.
What You'll Learn:
Understanding What You're Actually Eating I dive into why I thought I was eating healthy but was completely off balance—too many fats, too many carbs, and barely any protein. Learn how weighing your food (yes, it's annoying at first) can give you the knowledge you need to actually fuel your body properly.
Eating to Build Strength Discover why protein is non-negotiable if you're working out. I share how increasing my protein intake while balancing my macros helped me feel stronger than I have in years—and made my chronic pain disappear.
Eating to Lose Weight (Without Starving) The truth? I was under-eating overall but overloading on the wrong things. Now my meals are bigger, more satisfying!
Balancing Macros in Real Life From my addiction to Dots pretzels and cheese-and-crackers "lunches" to learning what proper portion sizes actually look like, I break down the reality of adjusting your eating habits.
Key Takeaways:
✓ Most of us think we're eating healthier than we actually are
✓ "Healthy fats" can quickly throw your macros out of balance (hello, avocado and peanut butter)
✓ Snacking was sabotaging my nutrition goals
✓ Tracking forces you to be intentional with your food
✓ Your body adapts—give yourself time to adjust
✓ Use the Chronometer app (free) to track everything
✓ Focus and intention together create real change
Bottom Line: If you're stuck at a plateau or not seeing the results you want from your workouts, it might not be about working out more—it might be about understanding what you're eating and balancing your macros. Trust me, it's worth the effort.
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