This post is sponsored by Stronger U, however, all opinions are my own.

I’ve seen lots of people talk about the benefits of counting macros and always wondered how it all works  and how to figure it out for myself.

To help me dive into my newfound interest in macros, I recently started using Stronger U Nutrition and I’m so excited to share more about my experience with you through this blog!

Let me start with a quick intro to Stronger U - they’re a personalized nutrition program built around you and your goals. You’re paired with your very own nutrition coach, and together create macro goals you aim to achieve each day - but you actually get much more with your membership! You not only get a personal nutrition coach, but you also receive access to all their nutrition resources & recipes through the app, plus you join the Stronger U community, which is filled with other members working toward the same goals as you.  . 

I’ve been using Stronger U for a little over a month now. What I love about this program is you can go into it knowing absolutely nothing about counting macros.  They will take you, at whatever level you are at, and help you reach your goals. I’m no macro expert yet, but I have definitely learned a lot these past 5-6 weeks, and each day I’m learning more and understanding it all better.

GETTING STARTED WITH THE STRONGER U APP, NUTRITION COACH, AND MY MACRO GOALS

To get you paired with your personal nutrition coach, the first thing you do is create a profile for yourself by filling out a questionnaire during sign-up.  It asks all sorts of questions, from what you are looking to get out of the program, your goals, your current workout routine, if you have any dietary restrictions, your ideal coach type, and more.

In the meantime, you’ll download the Stronger U app (where all the magic happens) and within 48 hours of  filling out the questionnaire, you are connected with your new nutrition coach!  They are so hands-on and literally guide you step-by-step in helping you be successful and reach your goals.  My coach is amazing and it’s so helpful to have someone in my corner for accountability and support!  Coaches check in once a week, but are also super responsive for any questions that may come up during the day.

Your coach will  set up a macro count goal for you to track toward each day.  The app allows you to input your food, and it saves your recipes  and foods you use often to make updating your daily log easy. Plus, it also tracks your water intake, your workouts, your weight and measurements, how you are feeling each day, and how full or hungry you are each day. The app is also where you message your coach!

Although this might sound overwhelming, Stronger U has tons of resources each day on the app that you can read through to learn more about macros and how to make this an easy lifestyle change for yourself so that it eventually becomes a habit!

WHY CHOOSE STRONGER U FOR MACRO COUNTING?

There is SO much information out there about macro counting that I felt so confused and lost on how to start and how to figure out what my daily macro goals should be.  

Stronger U took the guesswork out of the equation for me as soon as I started with my coach.

I love that Stronger U has the app to keep myself accounted for each day. And a huge game-changer for me has been the help of my coach. She checks in more than once a week and has answered every question I have  so thoroughly!  She is encouraging and sends lots of positive reinforcements each week, and she never makes me feel bad about anything. I can tell she actually wants me to succeed!

My whole goal for wanting to start macro counting was to help maintain a healthy lifestyle and habits.  After having Serafina over the summer, I wanted to really start nourishing my body with good food, but didn’t want to sacrifice enjoying myself.  Stronger U encourages you to live your life exactly as you want.  There is no restricting or limiting yourself.  It’s really there to guide you to make your overall life better.

My coach has said before that if you are eating and doing well 95% of the time, the 5% of the time that you are going out to eat or having something indulgent won’t hurt your end goals.  Every day is a new day to try again and get back on track.  I love that mentality, as it doesn’t make you feel bad about wanting to enjoy things you love.  There is flexibility to live exactly as you want while still having healthy habits.

I think this has been a true testament as I have been doing this through the holiday season.  My coach encourages me to enjoy the holiday parties and events and to not feel bad about it. 

Counting macros is not a diet, it’s a lifestyle change and something that I’m really enjoying.  I really haven’t had to change my daily meals that much, except for the fact that I was definitely not eating enough beforehand.  I’m actually shocked at how much more I have been eating while reaching my macro goals each day.  My macros are set relatively higher since I’m nursing the baby.

I’m going to be sharing a lot of my experience through my IG account so be sure to stop by and see how things are progressing.  So far, I’m feeling really good and learning more each day.  I’m enjoying the process and embracing the new habits I’m creating!

Stronger U works for everyone.  There is not a one size fits all approach as it’s tailored to you and your lifestyle.  It’s flexible and encouraging.  They gave me a code for 50% off your first month: Aratari50. Check out Stronger U and see how you feel!

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