143: Why You Should Count Macros Instead Of Calories

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, I discuss the difference between calorie counting and macro counting. You’ll walk away understanding the hierarchy of nutrition and how you can benefit from paying attention to macronutrients. If you’re looking to feel more balanced with your food choices, remove the morality of food, and make nutrition something that is both enjoyable and sustainable, this episode is for you! So let’s dive in.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/143</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow me on</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/biceps.after.babies/?hl=en"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Highlights:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Macro Counting (3:19, 40:27, 52:45)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Macros 101 (4:21, 44:04)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Calories and the three main macronutrients (7:52, 10:09, 16:55)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How the hierarchy of nutrition impacts your body composition</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(11:43)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Fat, carbohydrates, and protein   (17:43, 20:17, 22:20)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Reasons why paying attention to macronutrients is so beneficial</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(25:14)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">No. 1: Macro counting helps you maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(26:32)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style=