#268 - 6 Macro Myths You Need to Stop Believing!

Summary:

 

After tracking macros for many years and understanding the emotional toll that eating can have on your mind and body, my goal is to help you gain more autonomy over what you eat. Contrary to popular belief, you DO NOT have to track every morsel or diligently obsess about things to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In today’s episode, I debunk six common myths about macros and macro tracking, how to build awareness around what you’re eating, and fit it into your unique situation.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

(02:18) - What are macros?

(05:41) - Myth #1: All carbs are bad

(09:38) - Myth #2: More protein means more muscle  

(12:56) - Myth #3: You can out-train a bad diet

(16:33) - Myth #4: Eating dietary fats will make you fat

(23:17) - Myth #5: Eat less to lose weight faster

(29:06) - Myth #6: You have to eat a lot of small meals to boost your metabolism

(33:53) - How to calculate your ideal macro split

(36:09) - Finding your daily caloric needs

(40:44) - Losing weight (deficit) vs. gaining muscle (maintenance): know the difference

  

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