Why Understanding Your Macro Needs Is Key to Health & Food Issues
Let’s talk about macros. Not just about the numbers, but about why they matter.
Macros is short for the word “macronutrients". Our 3 main macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and fats (alcohol is also a macronutrient, but less commonly consumed regularly for nutrition).
These 3 main macros are the building blocks of your meals. When in balance, your energy, hunger, hormones, and performance become optimized.
In my daily practice, I find that most people aren’t eating in balanced macros, even when they say “I eat healthy”.
I find that most people are:
Under-eating protein and have poor protein timing (leading to cravings and poor muscle tone)
Fearing carbs (crashing mid-afternoon or bingeing later)
Avoiding fats (while wondering why their hormones feel off or their skin is dry)
And it’s not your fault. Influencers tend to spew misinformation daily and make nutrition way more confusing than it needs to be. But when you understand your ideal macro breakdown, you will see and feel the difference.
Let’s break it down:
Why PROTEIN Matters for Fullness and Function:
Protein is the most satiating macronutrient. It stabilizes blood sugar, builds and repairs lean tissue, supports hormones, and keeps cravings at bay. If you're constantly hungry or reaching for snacks, it might be a protein issue, not a willpower issue.
Why CARBS Support Energy and Performance:
Carbs are your body’s preferred fuel, especially for women with active lives, hormone cycles, and full calendars. When you eat enough carbs at the right times (like pre- and post-workout), you feel energized instead of depleted, focused instead of foggy.
Why FATS Fuel Hormones and Satisfaction:
Fats help you absorb vitamins, regulate inflammation, balance hormones like estrogen and progesterone, and keep meals satisfying. Too low on fats = mood swings, low libido, brittle nails, poor cycle health.
The Macro Match: Why Individual Needs Matter:
Everyone has different macro needs based on:
Body Composition
Activity Level
Goals (fat loss, performance, muscle gain, hormone balance)
Metabolism and Medical History
It’s why copy-paste meal plans never work long-term. You deserve a macro blueprint that works with your lifestyle, not against it.
Macros = Food Freedom + Fullness
When Your Macros Are Dialed In:
You feel full between meals
You don’t obsess over food
You can fuel workouts without crashing
You support metabolism, hormones, and health long-term
This isn’t about restriction, it’s about alignment. When you understand your macro needs, food becomes empowering instead of exhausting.
If you’re tired of guessing and are ready to feel balanced, strong, and energized, let’s build your macro-based nutrition blueprint together.
Your body (and your brain) will thank you.
