Macro Diet For Dummies

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with the Macro Diet 5 Chapter 1: Looking at the Big Picture of the Macro Diet 7 Chapter 2: Understanding the Building Blocks: Macronutrients 21 Chapter 3: Enjoying the Benefits of a Macro Diet 39 Chapter 4: Deciding if the Macro Diet Is Right for You 55 Part 2: Tracking Your Macros 67 Chapter 5: Setting Goals for Success 69 Chapter 6: Finding Your Optimal Macro Numbers 77 Chapter 7: Choosing the Best Macro Tracking Method for You 97 Part 3: Making the Macro Diet Work for You 113 Chapter 8: Planning for Success 115 Chapter 9: Monitoring Your Progress and Making Changes 139 Chapter 10: Creating Your Daily Menus 157 Part 4: Overcoming Obstacles 167 Chapter 11: Finding Support and Motivation 169 Chapter 12: Sticking to the Macro Diet When Eating Away from Home 181 Chapter 13: Consuming Alcohol on the Macro Diet 189 Part 5: Whipping Up Macro Diet Recipes 199 Chapter 14: Protein-Packed Smoothies 201 Chapter 15: Balanced Breakfasts to Fuel Your Day 215 Chapter 16: Savory Lunches and Dinners 227 Chapter 17: Desserts, Snacks, and Treats 247 Chapter 18: Make-Ahead Meal Prep Ideas 257 Part 6: The Part of Tens 273 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Add Flavor to Protein (without Added Fat or Carbs!) 275 Chapter 20: Ten Grocery Shopping Tips for Macro Trackers 283 Chapter 21: Ten Macro-Balanced Snacks to Carry On-the-Go 289 Chapter 22: Ten Unexpected Benefits of Being on the Macro Diet 295 Metric Conversion Guide 301 Index 305

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