As the name suggests, counting macros revolves around keeping tabs on your macronutrients (macros): protein, carbohydrates, and fat. It can be beneficial for those who want to lose weight, as well as athletes, bodybuilders, and those who thrive on structured eating plans, says Diala Alatassi, MD, a board-certified internal and obesity medicine physician at Endeavor Health Medical Group.
A huge perk of this eating method is that no foods are off-limits. It’s somewhat flexible compared to other restrictive diets like keto and certain intermittent fasting protocols, says registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Jessica Crandall Snyder, RDN.
Ahead, experts break down what you need to know about macros for weight loss—plus, the benefits and potential risks of…