132. Simplifying Macros: Why Flexibility Is More Important than Perfection

The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast

I’m digging into one of my favorite topics today - MACROS!

I looove the world of macronutrients (aka macros), but I’ve found this is something that gets very overcomplicated for people as they’re navigating their fitness journeys. There is no shortage of information about macros today, but even if you feel like you understand macros fairly well, that doesn’t mean you know how to make them work for you.

I freaking LOVE the flexibility and freedom that macros have brought me; that’s why I’m passionate about teaching my clients and community to take more of a ‘balanced’ approach with tracking macros. I’m no longer obsessed with macros, or feel like I need to be ‘perfect’ when tracking them. However..I didn’t always feel that way, and I’ve learned a LOT on my 15+ year journey!

From following rigid diet plans with color-coded containers as a Beachbody coach, to counting and measuring every.single.thing I was eating, I used to really struggle with my nutrition. I also had NO idea what I was doing! I knew I needed something sustainable so I could actually achieve my goals, and still enjoy my life.

Thankfully, I chose to educate myself and took more of a ‘flexible’ approach to macros. As a result, I've built my BEST body over the last several years!

I know there can be confusion surrounding nutrition labels, food measurements, etc., but you can’t get wrapped up in all of that. This journey doesn’t have to be so damn stressful or ‘perfect’. Find what works for YOU long-term, and give yourself some grace as you’re fostering a healthier relationship with food and fitness - you’ve got this!!

In today’s episode about simplifying macros, we cover:

• How I want to teach macros + why flexibility matters
• My journey with tracking food, counting calories, tracking macros, etc.
• Why taking control of your long-term health and truly understanding what you’re doing is key
• That ‘perfection’ mindset that often sets in when tracking macros + finding what works best for YOU
• What to do when you’re struggling with tracking certain foods and macros + trying to hit your initial macro targets
• The confusion around nutrition labels and measurements + choosing to aim for progress, not perfection
• Why being both intentional and flexible has allowed me to build my BEST body

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MASTER YOUR MACROS COURSE allows you to go at your own pace and learn how to make macros fit into your lifestyle.

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1. 132. Simplifying Macros: Why Flexibility Is More Important than Perfection (00:00:00)

2. Macros and Flexible Nutrition Approach (00:00:03)

3. Unlearning Perfection (00:07:54)

4. Embracing Imperfection in Nutrition Tracking (00:17:41)