Macros Made Simple: The No-Stress Guide to Eating for Results
Macros don’t have to be complicated.
If the word "macros" makes you instantly think of spreadsheets, calculators, and weighing every bite of food — I get it.
You’ve probably heard about macros from fitness influencers or that one friend who tracked every gram of chicken on vacation.
But I want to let you in on a secret: macros don’t have to be complicated.
In fact, learning how to eat for your goals (without restriction or burnout) is the most freeing thing you can do.
Let’s break it down:
What are macros anyway?
Macros = macronutrients = the 3 major nutrients your body needs:
Protein — builds muscle, keeps you full, and supports fat loss
Carbohydrates — fuel your workouts and brain function
Fats — essential for hormones, skin, brain, and satiety
Every food contains a combination of these macros. Tracking them helps you understand what your body is actually getting — and what it needs more (or less) of.
Why I ditched calorie counting for macros
Calories only tell you how much you’re eating. Macros tell you what kind of fuel you’re giving your body.
Here’s the difference:
You could eat 1,600 calories of wine and chips and technically hit your “goal”
OR you could eat 1,600 calories of protein, veggies, healthy carbs, and fats — and feel satisfied, energized, and strong
Same calories. Completely different results.
How I teach my clients to simplify it
No, we’re not obsessing over grams or spending hours on MyFitnessPal.
Instead, I focus on:
Prioritizing protein at every meal
Adding in fiber-filled carbs during the day (not cutting them out)
Getting in healthy fats to support hormones
Avoiding heavy carbs at dinner when your energy needs are lower
This flexible approach means you get results without feeling like you’re on a diet. It’s about consistency over perfection.
If your plate includes protein, a veggie, and some smart carbs — you’re doing it right.
What a day of macro-balanced eating might look like:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs + spinach + avocado toast
Lunch: Grilled chicken bowl with rice, black beans, salsa, and greens
Snack: Protein smoothie with PB + flax
Dinner: Salmon + roasted veggies + side of sweet potato (maybe even a glass of wine!)
Easy. Delicious. Balanced.
Still stuck? Macros might be your missing link
If you’re eating “clean” but not seeing changes — macros could be what’s missing.
Most women I work with are undereating protein, eating too little overall, or saving all their carbs for nighttime (which tanks energy and cravings).
When you shift your focus from eating less to eating better, everything starts to change:
More energy
Less bloating
Better sleep
Stronger workouts
Actual fat loss, not just weight loss
Macros = freedom, not obsession
When you understand what your body needs, you can stop fearing food and start using it to your advantage.
This is what I teach my clients inside my FASTer Way coaching. We don’t do extremes. We do real food, real life, and real results.
🎯 Want a simple way to get started? DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO CHEAT SHEET RIGHT HERE!
It’s your quick-start guide to knowing what to eat, how to build your plate, and how to ditch the guesswork — no math degree required.
Want to learn how to build your plate without the stress? Check out all my free resources here.
My next new client round starts on June 23rd! Together we’ll dive into a balanced lifestyle of fitness & nutrition that allows you to gain confidence and results without dieting. REAL FOOD, REAL RESULTS.
