Counting Macros 101: A Step-By-Step Guide to Counting Macros for Fat Loss

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counting macros works best on a food

macro” is short

in order to count macros you'll need an understanding of what macros are. the following section will teach you each macronutrient: carbohydrates

carbohydrates are broken down into glucose which circulate in your bloodstream and eventually get stored as glycogen in your muscles and liver

veggies: asparagus

fruit: apples

grains: brown rice

refined carbs: bread

the closer the food is to how it was found in nature the better. think baked potato vs. a of oil fried chips

download my list high fiber complex carbohydrates to help you understand what healthier options you have

fat

dietary fat is our secondary source of energy. fat

eating dietary fat helps

you download my clean eating grocery list printable to get some ideas on healthy fats

protein

protein contains calories

steak and minimize processed meats such as salami

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carbohydrates

carbs are our body's primary source of energy

going

got a test you are studying for? those mental calories are burning carbs

training

mowing the lawn? you are burning carbohydrates

you get the idea…

not all carbs are created equal

the best types of carbs to consume are

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but like carbs

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now that you know what macros are

counting macros 101: how to count macros a step-by-step guide