Let's Talk Macros and Nutrition (Part 1)

As we all know, on our journey to health, wellness, and just feeling damn good, what we eat often has a bigger impact than exercise. But that’s not an excuse to skip your workouts—building muscle plays a key role in boosting your basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn at rest).

The problem is, many of us dive deep into the endless rabbit hole of diets and eating strategies. With so much conflicting information, it can get overwhelming, and before we know it, we throw in the towel.

So, my goal with this multi-part blog series is to simplify things. We’ll break down nutrition into manageable, bite-sized pieces to help guide you on this journey.

Let's start with Step 1. Ready?

Track what you eat

Best app for tracking: MyFitness Pal

If you really want to get a picture of what you're putting in your body, you need to track what you eat.

I recently did this and it was very insightful. I thought I was doing a pretty solid job with my eating. But of course it was a bias thought.

It is impossible for us to remember every little thing we have eaten in the day throughout the week. It is also quite fascinating to see the macro breakdown of certain food or drinks.

I am by no means saying lets get crazy and start tracking and weighing our food like physique competitors. But we are in the pursuit of health, and this is a big role player.

If we eat better we perform better. Not just in the gym but in all aspects of life.

And I am leaving it at that. This is step one. Step 2 is up next. But for now, spend two weeks doing this.

Just. Two. Weeks.

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Disclaimer: I’m not a registered dietician or nutritionist. If you want a personalized plan, I encourage you to consult with one. The information I’ll share comes from reputable sources and is backed by solid science, but it’s based on my own research.