{"id":3302,"date":"2018-07-08T15:26:08","date_gmt":"2018-07-08T19:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etheriedge.wordpress.com\/?p=3302"},"modified":"2020-09-03T08:22:42","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T12:22:42","slug":"macros-and-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forglorysake.com\/index.php\/2018\/07\/08\/macros-and-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Macros and Me"},"content":{"rendered":"

A year ago our chemical-engineering son explained counting macros<\/b> to me. Since then I’ve been playing around and adjusting percentages, looking for the perfect balance. I’ve given each trial about 5 months. It’s sorta like working a puzzle.<\/p>\n

Everyone alive eats macros. They are what make up our food: fats, carbohydrates,<\/b> and proteins. <\/b>We consume them daily in various amounts, usually according to what our area of the world has to offer. Oftentimes, like in the US\u00a0so much <\/b>is available –\u00a0taste becomes king.<\/i><\/p>\n

In my macro-adjustment-journey,<\/b>\u00a0I’ve tried reducing and increasing one group over another, looking for what makes my body run best. My goals (at 51) are:<\/p>\n

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  1. mental clarity,<\/li>\n
  2. energy,<\/li>\n
  3. sleep well,<\/li>\n
  4. keep bone density,<\/li>\n
  5. flexibility<\/li>\n
  6. no weight gain<\/li>\n
  7. bonus: see muscle definition<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I’ve tried high carb\/low fat. I’ve also done high protein and moderate carb. This balancing act has lead me to KETO, best known for its high fat (70%), mid protein (25%) and low carb-load (5%). Now on a 30 day trial, like other programs – it’s interesting.<\/p>\n

    I’ve learned a lot about fats: they are essential for our brains and should be balanced between animal and plants. Great utube videos by a Dr. Berg along with many articles available online. \u00a0My carbs<\/em> are like gold! I spend those daily 25 grams with care, they come almost exclusively from veggies and berries. Of course no sugar -in any form.<\/p>\n

    Great recipes, “intermittent fasting,” plenty of calories allotted, and lots of so called “cell repair” happening. I’d say, so far – so good.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0I’ll keep you posted<\/p>\n

    \u00a0F<\/strong>orGlorySake! –<\/b>Anna<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n

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