2842: How to Calculate Your Macros ; The Complete Beginner to Advanced Guide

Macros explained, finally in a way that actually makes sense. Sal, Adam, and Justin break down everything you need to know about macronutrients: what they are, why they matter more than just counting calories, how to calculate your targets, and how to adjust them based on your goals and how your body feels.

Whether you're trying to lose fat, build muscle, or just finally understand what everyone is talking about when they say 'hit your macros,' this episode covers it all. They also share the wild frontier story about hunters who starved to death eating nothing but rabbits, and why that story changes how you think about fat forever.

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00:02:25 What Are Macros? The Simple Breakdown

00:03:40 Why Macros Matter More Than Just Calories

00:05:38 The Two Essential Macronutrients (And the One That Isn't)

00:06:23 Rabbit Starvation — The Frontier Story About Eating Too Lean

00:10:40 How to Find Your Optimal Macro Ratio

00:11:01 Protein: What the Research Says vs. What Coaches Actually Recommend

00:13:46 Why Coaches Recommend 1g Per Pound of Target Body Weight

00:14:52 Why You Can't Carry Over Protein — Hit It Every Single Day

00:16:09 Fat: Why Going Too Low Destroys Your Hormones, Libido & Performance

00:18:10 Minimum Fat Targets for Men and Women

00:19:03 Why Focusing Only on Calories Backfires — The Fat Trap

00:20:25 Calories Determine Weight. Macros Determine Body Composition.

00:22:06 Carbohydrates: How to Flex Them Around Your Goals

00:23:08 High Carb vs. Low Carb — Individual Variance Explained

00:24:35 How to Use the Free Macro Calculator (Maps Macro)

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