Macronutrient Balance Affects How You Feel

If you ignore the quality of food consumed during weight loss, you are much more likely to regain the weight than someone who achieved weight loss consuming a nutritional balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat. It is always important to be aware of your macronutrient consumption and not just how many calories you consume. That way you know where you are getting your calories from and how attaining a particular macro balance affects how you feel.

If you have tried a macro menu plan and it definitely did not work for you, consider having a weight loss professional at MRC personalize your diet to meet your specific needs.

• PROTEIN - Ideally, your macronutrient consumption will include the following lean proteins in moderate amounts: fish, seafood, eggs, lean chicken, pork, beef and lamb. Protein is used to build and maintain your body's muscles, but it does much more than that. It helps form enzymes that power important chemical reactions, such as hemoglobin that transports oxygen throughout your body.
• FAT - Although carbohydrates are the fastest source of energy, fat is the most efficient source of energy the body has at its disposal. With sufficient fat deposits, your body can burn stored fat for years before running out, if need be. You should avoid unhealthy fats from foods like French fries, margarine and all hydrogenated oils (trans fats).
• CARBOHYDRATES - High-fiber carbs are great for weight loss as they leave you feeling full longer. However, if you are prone to eat more carbs than you should, you can end up creating a metabolic state that is not conducive to losing weight. Elevated insulin levels can make it difficult to eliminate stubborn fat stores like belly fat.

If physiological hunger becomes an issue once you are following your macro menus, your weight loss efforts may not be sustainable. Increase your intake of protein at snack time and your hunger pangs should subside in a few days. Since they supply you with the energy your body needs to produce enzymes, release hormones, nourish tissues and carryout processes for growth and development, macros and micronutrients are essential for keeping your body healthy. For help with losing weight and keeping it off, contact the Metabolic Research Center today.