I’m pretty sure I started my first diet at around age 12.
Macro counting before and after full#
“I’m officially one full year into macros coaching after so many years of diets. I love that my body has shrunk by several inches and that I’ve lost 10 pounds.” -Meredith, age 51 Planning my food for the day has me making smarter choices on how I “spend” my macros. I’ve been able to make recipes that my family enjoys, and I know that I can splurge sometimes and not feel guilty. I was amazed with how much I could eat and wasn’t left feeling hungry. Making the switch sounded more difficult that it was. I saw how fabulous and happy my sister in law looked while counting macros, so my husband and I decided to give macro counting a try.
Prior to counting macros I had tried to lose weight by restricting my calories but the scale just kept creeping up and I didn’t feel great. “I am 51 and have been counting macros since November. Bonus- I lost 20 pounds and feel great! All while being menopausal and in the age range where everybody tells you it’s hard to lose. I found lots of new foods that I love and feel like I have eating habits that are so much healthier and I can maintain. In fact, at first it was hard to eat so much. When I tried macros I knew right away I was going to love it! It was easy to fit into my lifestyle and I didn’t feel deprived. I loved being strong and how it improved my running but after nearly 6 years of working out, I had not lost the weight I needed to and knew my nutrition was the only thing that would accomplish it. Once I became an empty nester around 48, I started running again and found CrossFit.
“I will be 56 this October and have been counting macros for about a year now. I don’t have that “better eat it now, because after Monday it’s off limits” mentality. This week I’m on vacation and haven’t been tracking as diligent as I was, but haven’t had the need to go completely crazy as in the past. Toast or pancakes at breakfast? Why yes, I think I will! Ice cream sandwich after dinner? Sure, let’s fit that in! Of course, there’s a learning curve and you have to work at it, but after couple of weeks in it was pretty easy to figure out. I still have a lot of metabolism healing to do, and I know it’s a slow road to where I’m going, I have years of restricted eating habits to overcome, but counting macros has been so liberating! It may sound silly, but I feel kind of normal. Nothing is off limits if you plan for it. The biggest surprise is how much food I can actually eat without gaining weight, and in fact losing inches. I’ve been counting macros for 8 weeks and absolutely love it and have been blown away by my results. In fact, the less I ate, the chubbier I got – hello menopause coupled with a ruined metabolism! Those 20 extra became 30. 53-ish came along and those quick weight loss methods quit working. I legit did not eat whole food groups out of fear (until a binge of course)! I’ve lost and gained that same 20 lbs so many times it’s sad. Low calorie, low carb, no fat, no sugar, bars, shakes, intermittent fasting, you name it. Until a couple of years ago I managed my weight with a quick fix diet. I am so thankful she told me about it.” – Margaret, age 67 My daughter, Shandra, recommended the macro program for me after she had been on it and it had worked for her. My husband can see how much it has helped me and encourages me to continue on my macros. I can’t say enough good things about this program. Of course if you can work out, it is even more effective!!!! I love my coach, Lee Ann, and she is very attentive to my special problems. I am limited as to how much I can work out due to a health issue, but this program still works.
Maybe I just didn’t give them a fair chance so it may be on me, but THIS WORKS. It Works!! I had killed my metabolism with low calories, had tried a liquid diet, “watching my weight”, and they just didn’t work for me. I asked these women to share their personal stories about why this process has worked so well for them and here’s a small sample of their responses. While most of the data and research found on macros is compiled from athletic 30-year-olds, our program has been home to many women over 50! In fact, we have an over 50 tribe in our Ninja group that is thriving.
Have you ever worked with women over 50?” I’m in early menopause and the weight just keeps piling on. I get messages frequently from women that are 50+ wondering if Macros will work for them.
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