First Thing’s First

If you have never tracked macros before, P2 OnDemand provides you with access to Macro Tracking with a Purpose, written by Coach Page Thorla, RD. That is the BEST place to start before continuing with this module.

You’ll find that course HERE.

If you want a physical copy of this book, you can order it on Amazon HERE.

Tracking your intakes is one of the most effective ways to put nutrition labels right into your hands in a usable way.

Tracking everything you eat and drink ALL the time isn’t normal, so you should never start tracking thinking you’ll be doing it forever.

But it can be very hard to know how to “intuitively eat” and give your body what it needs if you don’t know where your calories are coming from, you don’t know how to get enough protein for your body and goals, you have never paid attention to fiber, or if you’ve always under or overate (throwing off hunger cues).

Simple Bloom’s Taxonomy: Objectives at a lower level must be mastered before more complex learning can take place.

Tracking macros is not to enforce restriction where there are “good” or “bad” foods. If intuitive eating is your end goal, tracking every new food experience at least once is a chance to learn the make up of that food so that you can make balanced choices down the road without tracking or weighing at all.

Also, most people don’t have to wipe the slate clean when it comes to their intakes. They usually just have to add things to their diet for health reasons (like fruits and veggies), or learn about portions of certain foods. But you have to see how your favorite foods fit into your day. Keeping your favorite foods and meals in your life will not only prevent burnout, but it will also be more sustainable long term. It’s important to LEARN about those foods you love. You don’t have to stop eating out, or eating with friends, or cut out cultural staples, or say no to plans. Everything is trackable. Instead of being afraid that tracking macros will become another quick fix, be too restrictive, or yield temporary results, commit yourself to the process by staying open minded about ALL foods. Start by making small changes to your current diet to really feel this is possible and your goal of eventually eating intuitively is achievable.

Once you are comfortable with simply tracking your intakes, you can use the P2 Calorie (Macro) Calculator to figure out your maintenance macro needs.

To go a step further, we recommend starting with our Metabolism Reset Module before transitioning into intuitive eating. In that module, we’ll help you figure out the macros you should be eating, find specific nutrient gaps in your diet, and offer tips and tricks for planning and self-reflection over a 6-week period. Once that’s finished, you’ll be a little more prepared to listen to your hunger cues and truly dive into intuitive eating.

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If you feel you just need a little more help understanding the meaning of macros, and tracking in general, please schedule a discounted nutrition consult with a nutrition coach HERE.

If you are feeling overwhelmed with where to start (which is common and understandable!) and would like more one-on-one guidance while you begin your temporary tracking journey, please consider full time coaching with one of our nutrition professionals. You can use that SAME LINK to apply for prices and more information.