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At KJO Coaching, we love tracking macros (protein, carbs, and fat) to help our clients reach their fitness goals.
We’d even argue that tracking macros is one of the most efficient ways to reach your goals and develop healthy eating patterns.
But macro tracking doesn’t have...
If you’ve been in the fitness space for a while, you’ve probably heard “macro tracking is a tool” hundreds of times.
For my friends out there who are brand new to this world, tracking macros is like an upgraded version of calorie tracking that requires you to hit a...
A while back, I made a silly Tik Tok about not being able to find the research supporting the keto diet as being a better method for fat loss than a high-carb diet, and I was told that “I’m not looking hard enough.”
Instead of continuing to go back and forth with some guy who...
At KJO Coaching, our clients often ask us about meal prep and how to stay successful during the busy seasons of life.
You may find it hard to meal prep, track your food as the day goes on, and satisfy the picky eaters of the house and wonder how anyone can possibly do this.
The first thing you...
No matter what time of year it is, there is always some sort of party, holiday, or event that you’ll have to navigate while working towards your health and fitness goals.
Rather than stressing about how you’re going to navigate social events, you should feel empowered and...
Did you know that an adult woman's daily recommended amount of fiber is a minimum of 25g? If you are feeling bloated, constipated, or even just feeling hungry all the time, you may need to evaluate your fiber intake.
Harvard Health Publishing indicates that most Americans only get about half of...
When we get new clients at KJO Coaching, we always ask when was the last time they weren’t dieting or attempting to diet.
Maintenance is the hardest part for most people, yet we don’t give it nearly the amount of attention that “bulking” and...
When new clients come to us at KJO Coaching afraid to eat carbs, we aim to teach them that they can eat carbs and make progress.
In fact, it’s a lot more than possible! Eating carbs is often necessary for our clients for two reasons:
First, carbs are the body’s main source...
Macronutrients (or macros) are the nutrients our bodies need in large quantities to function properly. The three main macronutrients are carbs, protein, and fat, and our bodies need all three to maintain their systems and structures because each macronutrient has its own function.
Lately,...
Should you track macros on vacation?
If you’re tracking macros as a tool for your fitness journey, it can get stressful when you’re not in your home environment.
It’s Coach Kasey here to talk to you about whether you should track your macros while you’re on vacation.
When...
There seems to be a constant debate in the fitness industry about whether you should track your food intake.
On the one hand, you have the people who say if you track macros, you’re too obsessive.
But on the other hand, people say if you don’t track macros, you’re not...
