Fit & Healthy Buffalo- Fitness Success After 40

  Part 2 of “master training” in macro-based eating (for weight loss) Ready to get into the GOOD stuff?! The other day I wrote a BLOG post that explained how to calculate your macros. You can read that HERE If you haven’t read it yet, please do that first because today we’re going to put those numbers you calculated into ACTION! (Again, this will all make sense once you read THIS FIRST ) Knowing and tracking your macros can be game-changing for your metabolism … and will not only accelerate your results but help you to feel and look AMAZING! Before we get started, some tips: TIP 1: Don’t stress about getting your macros exactly right. Use them as ballpark figures vs. trying to be perfect and hitting them exactly. Think of this as a PROCESS of learning, vs. something you have to master right out of the gate. TIP 2: If you don’t already have an online food journal, you’ll want to create an account at one of the free sites (I use and recommend MyFitnessPal) since they have databases of

Talk to 10 people and you'll get 10 different opinions on the best way to get fit.

 One will tell you to attend an aerobics class. Another will swear by jogging.  Yet another will tell you that dance and biking worked for them.

The truth is that there's really only one effective way to get fit. 

Before I get into the details, it’s important that we agree on the definition of 'fit'. Too often thin is mistaken for fit, and that's not what you should strive for. (Don't forget about Diet. READ Macro-Based Nutrition ) When someone is thin, but has very little muscle tissue, they aren't truly fit. Here’s why thin doesn’t equal fit: Their body fat percentage will be higher than ideal—even though you won't see a lot of fat on them, if their muscle percentage is low then fat percentage will be higher. Their resting metabolism will be low, since little muscle is present to burn calories at rest. Their body won't be functionally strong, which will lead to in

I’ve got a special “master class” that will help 1) explain and 2) put into action a nutrition topic that’s all about flexible eating to help get you the results you want. It works whether you want to gain weight, lose weight, maintain your weight, or try clean eating – without following a strict menu plan. It’s called macro-based eating. It might seem a little complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s AMAZING!  I’m going to walk you through finding YOUR macro numbers below, but first let’s talk about why it works so well. The term “macro” refers to macronutrients – protein, carbs, and fats. It’s also helpful to include fiber because when you’re getting enough fiber, you probably are eating healthier carbs. :)  Each macro gives you different benefits, so it can be helpful to know you’re getting enough of them. Plus, you get to see how your body responds to different macro breakdowns. For example, some people feel better with more carbs and some with less. Planning an