So often on social media you hear about the craze over macros! Believe it or not, this is not just another “fad” diet. There is science behind a macro based diet and why it works. It is truly the only way to know EXACTLY what you are putting into your body.

IIFYM stands for If It Fits Your Macros. The term “macro” stands for macronutrients, or the nutrients in food that provide energy in the form of calories. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Calorie count is the numerical makeup of the number of carbs, fats and proteins. This is why I always tell my clients not to concern yourself with overall calorie intake as your main concern should be what makes up those calories.

IIFYM involves setting daily macronutrient target for these three macros based on your current height, weight, age, and activity level. This is considered “flexible” dieting. Basically, as long as you stay within the allotted caloric target number you will lose weight. Due to your diet being based on numbers you can fit in the food you enjoy along with your healthy meals.

 

Calorie count of each macronutrient-

 

Each macronutrient has a specific number of calories that are associated with.

 

1 g carb = 4 calories  

 

1 g protein = 4 calories (For example, I eat 124 g protein so that equals 496 calories from protein)

 

1 g fat = 9 calories

 

I really promote and enjoy this form of “dieting” because it promotes a healthy and balanced lifestyle! If you want a donut, you can have one, just work it into your numbers! This lifestyle for me has given me less restriction and helped improve my relationship with food. Now I live very freely and enjoy my favorite food on a regular basis and still maintain a lean figure year-round!

 

Have more questions on macronutrients and tracking? EMAIL ME at lorellelifts@gmail.com!

 

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