Understanding Macros: How to Balance Nutrients
Weight loss is often reduced to "calories in vs. calories out," but what those calories are composed of determines your hunger levels and body composition. Learn how to master your macros today.
What are Macros?
"Macros" is short for Macronutrients. These are the three main types of nutrients that provide your body with energy (calories): Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats.
The Big Three
- Protein (4 calories per gram): Essential for muscle repair and keeping you full. Aim for 25–35% of your daily intake.
- Carbohydrates (4 calories per gram): Your body's primary fuel source. Aim for 40–50% of your daily intake.
- Fats (9 calories per gram): Vital for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Aim for 20–30% of your daily intake.
The Golden Metric
Calculating your BMR provides the base, but distributing your macros correctly prevents "skinny fat" syndrome and supports muscle mass during a Calorie Deficit.
Daily Macro Analysis
Stop guess-working your macros. Yedimmi analyzes the macronutrient profile of your meals from photos and visualizes your balance in real-time.