Name: Playbook - Sarah Herse - FAQ: Counting Macros - What are they & how they're useful
Uploaded: 2024-03-20T21:08:54.315Z
Duration: 15 min
Description: FAQ: Counting Macros - What are they & how they're useful

What is a macro?
- Macronutrients are the broad categories of nutrients that make up our food. The 3 major macros are: protein, carbs, & fat.

Benefits of counting: It can be helpful in ensuring proper nutrient consumption, optimizing athletic performance, & building flexible diets to maintain healthy weight.

Macros & Calories: Each macro has its own caloric value & thus counting macros is also a way of counting calories. 
1 gram of carbs = 4 calories
1 gram of fat = 9 calories
1 gram of protein = 4 calories

Protein: Building block of muscle & is crucial to building & maintaining lean mass. Most people should aim to consume 0.7-1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight/day.

Carbs: Shouldn't be feared! They are the body's preferred source of energy. You may benefit from a higher carb diet if you are doing high volume of aerobic or resistance training. 

Fat: These are crucial to our bodies to form important hormones, supply vitamins, and protect organs/joints. Aim to consume 0.25-0.6 grams/pound of bodyweight/day. 

Macros are just one tool among many that can help you reach your physique and health goals. If it is something you want to try, you can work with a coach or professional to get started. If you are looking for a good macro calculator and logging tool, I recommend using the app MacroFactor. (Code HERSE should get you a free 2 week trial)

Macros & Calories: Each macro has its own caloric value & thus counting macros is also a way of counting calories. 
1 gram of carbs = 4 calories
1 gram of fat = 9 calories
1 gram of protein = 4 calories

Protein: Building block of muscle & is crucial to building & maintaining lean mass. Most people should aim to consume 0.7-1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight/day.

Carbs: Shouldn't be feared! They are the body's preferred source of energy. You may benefit from a higher carb diet if you are doing high volume of aerobic or resistance training. 

Fat: These are crucial to our bodies to form important hormones, supply vitamins, and protect organs/joints. Aim to consume 0.25-0.6 grams/pound of bodyweight/day.

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