Online Macro Calculators and Why You Need a Nutrition Coach
One of the most common questions I receive from prospective clients is: “ Why do I need a nutrition coach when I can just use a free online macro calculator? ” While there are a dime-a-dozen free calculators out there, they only take into account a few variables and then output numbers – they do not account for the whole picture, and there’s a reason why no one finds long-term success with just an online calculator. I mean, think about it. You would hire a coach or a personal trainer to help you improve your fitness, so it doesn’t make sense that you wouldn’t do the same with your diet, which is arguably the much harder part? Macro calculators only do the first part of the work – a coach takes it above and beyond, taking into account what an online calculator has no way of doing. How much sleep are you getting? Are you training for an endurance event? What’s your alcohol intake? Do your workouts leave you feeling energized or fatigued? Macros are just one part of the equation.