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Hey everyone, Rod here and welcome to my blog where I will be teaching you how to count macros! If you stick with me until the end, I will even show you how to calculate your own macros. But first, let's discuss what macros are and why they are important.

Macros, short for macronutrients, are a group of nutrients that provide your body with the energy and components it needs for structure and function. There are three categories of macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Carbohydrates have 4 calories per gram, fats have 9 calories per gram, and proteins have 4 calories per gram. By understanding these macronutrients, we can figure out what percentage of each one we need to consume based on our caloric intake to achieve our desired results, such as weight loss or muscle gain.

So, how do we count macros? It's actually pretty simple, but we first need to know how to read a nutrition label. The three most important things we need to look for on the label are total fat, total carbs, and protein. We'll need a scale to weigh and measure the amount of food we're putting into our bodies. Once we know the serving size of the food we're consuming, we can enter it into a tracking app like MyFitnessPal to calculate our macros.

But what if the food we're eating doesn't have a label, like a chicken breast? Don't worry, it's still easy to track. We just need to weigh the food and enter it into our tracking app by finding a similar item in the app's database and adjusting the serving size accordingly.

Now that we know how to count macros, let's talk about how to calculate our own macros. Everyone's body is different, so the amount of macronutrients we need will vary. To determine our calorie needs, we first need to assess our activity level and our weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain goals. Once we have this information, we can use a calorie calculator to figure out how many calories we need to consume each day.

Next, we need to determine our ideal macronutrient split based on our body type: ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph. For example, if you're a mesomorph and your goal is weight loss, your ideal macro split is 30% protein, 40% carbohydrates, and 30% fat. Using our daily calorie intake, we can then calculate the amount of protein, carbs, and fat we need to consume.

Remember, macro counting can be intimidating at first, but with some practice and patience, it can become a valuable tool for achieving your fitness goals. Don't be afraid to adjust your macros as needed, and listen to your body to find what works best for you. Thanks for reading, and feel free to leave a comment below with any questions or suggestions for future posts!

If you're interested in learning more about macro counting or have specific questions related to your personal goals and dietary needs, feel free to reach out to me directly at rod@blenditup.com. I'm happy to provide personalized coaching and support to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Don't hesitate to contact me for more information!