FAQ | Fit & Fueled

Frequently asked questions

1 What is a macro?

Macro (the abbreviated word for macronutrient) consists of the three categories of nutrients within each food you consume: protein, fats, and carbohydrates (carbs). They also provide you with most of your energy. When counting your macros, you're counting the grams of proteins, carbs or fat that you're consuming.

2 Why macros instead of calories?

This is a multi-faceted answer, but I’ll break it down as simply as possible. From a numbers standpoint, the FDA allows companies to round calories if the macros are below a certain threshold. When you review a nutrition label, it’s important to break down the numbers

Using simple math:
1g carbs = 4 calories
Therefore, 4g carbs = 16 calories
Over time, this intake can quickly add up to an extra 560 calories per week!

Counting macros (which includes carbs) instead of calories encourages my clients to eat a well-balanced diet that includes all three macronutrients. Carbs, protein, and fat all play an important role in your body’s optimal function and it’s important to know that they’re not all created equal. Unless there’s a medical reason, it’s incredibly important to get all three.

3 Will I be eating low carb or low fat for weight loss as one of your clients?

No, but you can refer to my question/answer above. Not all carbs are bad and fats have been demonized over the years. With so much conflicting information, it’s no wonder health-seekers are confused! Tracking macros is a more comprehensive approach to properly fueling your body.

4 Do I need a food scale?

To be as efficient and accurate as possible, you’ll want to use a food scale when we first work together. One of my goals for my clients is for you to learn how to intuitively eat in an informed fashion. As you begin meticulously macro-counting, you’ll also learn portion sizes that are right for you and your needs to ultimately move toward intuitively eating while maintaining.

5 Do I need to track macros daily?

If you have specific goals and you’ve not graduated into informed intuitive eating, you should track every day. Intermittent, intuitive eating days for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions can and SHOULD be worked into your plan. I’m a big advocate of “love your food and live your life” so tracking macros should not be a source of stress on a day that’s supposed to be fun.

6 Is it okay if I’ve never tracked macros before?

Absolutely! I provide clients with the resources they need to start from scratch.

7 What is a reverse diet?

A reverse diet is an approach to slowly increase your caloric intake to meet your maintenance needs. A reverse diet is 100% necessary for people who have been in a caloric deficit for a long time. The body learns to make do with what we’re giving it if we’re undereating for a very long time, causing downregulation of metabolic function.

8 Can I be a 1:1 client of yours if I don’t work out?

Yes! I meet my clients wherever they are in their fitness journey. Whether you’re a competitive athlete like me or a beginner, I’d love to be part of your journey. Full disclosure: as your coach and a physical therapist, I will strongly encourage you to start working out if you don’t already.