Macros can feel like a confusing nutrition buzzword, especially if you’re just starting to pay attention to them.

But here’s the truth: understanding macros doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
You don’t need a degree in nutrition or a spreadsheet to eat in a way that supports your goals.

It just starts with this: knowing what protein, carbs, and fats do for your body, and how to include them in a way that works for real life.

What Are Macronutrients, Really?

“Macros” is short for macronutrients. The three types of nutrients your body needs in large amounts:

• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Fats

They’re the building blocks of every meal, and they all serve a purpose. When balanced properly, they help you feel energized, satisfied, and supported in your health goals. Whether that’s building muscle, managing your weight, improving energy, or just feeling good in your body.

Protein: The Builder

What it does:

• Helps build and repair muscle and tissue
• Supports metabolism and hormone function
• Keeps you feeling full and satisfied

What happens when you don’t get enough:

• You may feel hungrier between meals
• It’s harder to maintain or build lean muscle
• You might not see the results you’re working for, even if you’re “eating healthy”

How to include it:

• Prioritize protein at every meal (not just dinner)
• Choose lean options you enjoy and can prep easily
• Add high-protein snacks throughout the day to stay consistent

Carbs: The Fuel

What they do:

• Provide energy for movement, focus, and brain function
• Replenish glycogen stores in your muscles
• Help support thyroid and hormonal health (especially for women)

What happens when you don’t get enough:

• Low energy and sluggish workouts
• Intense cravings later in the day
• Difficulty sleeping, focusing, or recovering from exercise

How to include them:

• Don’t fear carbs. They’re not the enemy.
• Choose complex carbs most of the time (like oats, fruit, potatoes, rice)
• Time them around activity or dinner for sustained energy

Fats: The Hormone Helper

What they do:

• Help absorb key vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
• Support brain health and hormone production
• Keep you satisfied between meals

What happens when you don’t get enough:

• You may feel constantly snacky
• Mood and hormones can become imbalanced
• Meals feel less satisfying, even if you’re eating “enough”

How to include them:

• Add healthy fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil, or egg yolks
• Balance fat intake. Too little and too much can both cause issues.
• Don’t remove fat from meals thinking it will make them healthier, it often makes them less filling and satisfying

Why All Three Macros Matter

You don’t need to eliminate a macro group to feel better, lose fat, or make progress.
You need balance.

Each macronutrient plays a unique role, and when they work together, your body functions at its best.
Here’s what a macro-balanced meal typically includes:

• A lean protein source
• A complex carb
• Some fiber from veggies or fruit
• A healthy fat for staying power

Simple. Sustainable. Satisfying.

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If this feels like a lot to keep track of, don’t worry.
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Inside the app, you’ll get:

• Thousands of macro-balanced, family-friendly recipes
• Meals broken down by macros (so you know exactly what you’re getting)
• Easy-to-create weekly meal plans that help you hit your goals without tracking every bite

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You don’t need to eat perfectly. You don’t need to cut out foods you love.
You just need to understand what your body actually needs, and build your meals with that in mind.

Protein. Carbs. Fats.
Three building blocks. One balanced plate at a time.