I know that getting adequate protein take can be really challenging. But I also know it can absolutely be done. And it can be done in a way that fits our eating preferences, that doesn’t require us to double our grocery bill, and that helps us build positive long-term habits.

Today’s post is the second in a two-part series all about tracking your macros. If you missed the first post, go back and read it here - we talked about what macros are and why you track them. In today’s post we’re going a little bit deeper into how you track your macros and how to know if hiring a coach is right for you.

You’ve probably heard the word “macros” or know someone who has “tracked” them when working towards a fat loss or performance goal. The idea of tracking macros is not new in the health and fitness industry, but if it’s new to you, it may seem confusing. We use the term Flexible Nutrition to describe the process of tracking macros, which is the approach we use with our clients who are working towards fat loss, performance, and overall health goals.

Answering questions sent in on all things nutrition: how to adjust your own macros, vegetarian protein options, and whether fat burners really work or not.

To show you a bit of what tracking your macros can look like, the coaches are showing you what a full day of eating looks like for each of them and their specific goals. While we all follow the same concept of flexible nutrition, our approaches are very different.

One of the biggest struggles anyone will face when dieting is hunger. If you are dieting, or eating with the goal of losing body fat, there will probably be a point where your calorie deficit grows and hunger becomes an issue.

Earlier this week, I posted about some of my current favorite macro-friendly finds. (In case you missed it, check it out here!) One of the items on my list is Better Oats single-serve oatmeal packets. They come in a variety of flavors, are individually packaged and the package itself can be used to measure out water. Genius and super convenient. They are a quick and easy pre- or post- workout meal and are great for travel. Read on for my 4 favorite ways to prepare your oats and make them work for your macros.