If you’ve ever followed a specific diet like low carb or keto, then you have unknowingly tracked your macros. What are macros? Macros are macronutrients, the makeup of the calories you are eating in the form of protein, carbs and fats. Tracking macros instead of tracking calories puts an emphasis on what foods you are eating rather than just a set amount of calories. This is beneficial for people trying to lose weight or athletes who have performance goals. For weight loss, calculate your maintenance calories and then drop that number by 300-500 calories to start. Then you want to make sure you’re getting at least 25% of your calories from fat. From there, calculate your protein needs at .7-1.0 grams per lb of ideal body weight, and the rest of the calories would come from carbohydrates. By tracking macros you will see that there is room for the foods you love by making a few adjustments here and there. It gives you more food freedom  since nothing is off limits. My online clients love the results they get once they start tracking macros and incorporate a flexible dieting approach.For help with tracking macros, I have a 6 week program called Jump Start that rotates every 7-8 weeks, for more info check out this link:https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/jumpstartTo work with me 1:1 and get your fastest weight loss and belly fat reduction results, check out my website for more info: www.katalystfitness.net or book a call with me so we can talk about your goals and how I can help get you there!To contact me: http://bit.ly/3cipGEbTo apply for one on one coaching:https://kathykatalyst.as.me/?appointmentType=16566311Follow me on    YouTube   Instagram   Facebookcheck out my blogs at Blog SpotNow accepting clients, book a free 10-15 minute quick chat to talk more about you and your goals! http://www.menopotmeltdown.com/book-quickchatFree No BS Menopause Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=shareFor all my social links: https://bit.ly/kathykatalystDo you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here:https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entryHave a personal question? Email me at [email protected] about my back story and why I created the Mastering Menopause Method? Check out this short video: https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/masteringmenopausevideo