Macros Tracking
I hope you had a great valentine’s day ❤️
Daphne and I made homemade Valentines for her class. We used recycled materials, glue, and googly eyes to make little notes that said, “Eye Like You.” They turned out really cute, and I hope her class thinks so, too.
This has been a quiet week. Daisy started a new preschool, I finally got around to repotting my house plants, and we had a fun Super Bowl taco party at my parents' house. 🌮
Let’s dig into this week’s post and things I’ve been loving recently.
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As always, thank you for being here and for your support. ❤️
on my radar this week
A few things that have caught my eye, plus last week’s blog post, are linked here for you.
macros tracking
As we talked about last week, macros tracking and calorie counting are two different methods that can help you make better nutrition choices.
Calorie counting involves tracking the total number of calories you consume each day. It’s a simple way to make sure you're eating the right number of calories to achieve your weight goals.
Macros tracking focuses on the quality of your calories instead of simply the number of calories you consume. Let's talk about it.
Don't worry - it's not as complicated as it seems.
When you track macros, you’ll be paying close attention to the three macronutrients:
☑️ Protein – helps with muscle repair and recovery
☑️ Carbohydrates – provide energy
☑️ Fats (Lipids) – support hormone balance, overall health, and help you feel full. They can also be used as an energy source, and women’s bodies use fats for energy much more than men do.*
By tracking macros, you can be sure you're getting a balanced intake of each nutrient tailored to your specific goals.
To track macros effectively, you’ll want to:
Determine your daily macronutrient needs. For women in their 30s, I recommend starting with 30% daily calories from protein, 40%–50% of daily calories from carbohydrates, and 20%–30% of calories from fat. You can use a macros calculator, like this one from Bodybuilding.com, to estimate your specific needs.
Use an app to track your intake. Once you know your recommended percentages, you can adjust your settings in MyFitnessPal to track them. To do this, tap “More” then “Goals” then choose “Calories, Carbs, Protein and Fat Goals.”
Note: MyFitnessPal is a free resource, but for ease of use, consider downloading an app like RP Diet Coach that is specifically designed for macros-tracking purposes. The RP Diet Coach app helped me lose 40lbs postpartum in a controlled, safe way.
Thank you for reading, and have a great week! xo
