Fat Loss Success Stories
I'm your host, Veronica Hugger, who at the age of 53 was ready to give up. I was living an unsustainable lifestyle of deprivation diets and endless exercise and not seeing the results I wanted or deserved. The strategy of "eat less" move more" was not working! By learning the FASTer Way of nutrition and fitness, I now live a 'healthstyle' which encourages me to eat right and motivates me to exercise efficiently. I eat more food now than ever! My FASTer Way coach continues to work with me so I have access to a personal trainer who manages my progress, answers my questions, and inspires me.
I was persuaded to try the FASTer Way after listening to stories from others who continue to succeed on the program. Over 440,000 people have gone through the FASTer Way starter program, so there are lots of success stories! On this podcast, you’ll hear conversational interviews with people with various relatable stories of struggle and success. And FASTer Way to Fat Loss Head Trainer, Le Bergin, helps explain the strategies of the program and offer helpful tips.
Just like someone else’s success story inspired me, sharing more success stories has the potential to encourage others to embrace and experience a healthier lifestyle…a “healthstyle”. And their shared stories will educate you, inspire you, and encourage you to accomplish your goals and to write your own Fat Loss Success Story!
If you're on the FASTer Way and ready to share your story, contact me to be on the show!
Fat Loss Success Stories
04: Macros: What They Are & Why We Track Them
Most diets focus on counting and cutting calories. But not all calories are equal.
Macronutrients are those nutrients required in large amounts that provide the energy needed to maintain body functions and carry out the activities of daily life. There are three macronutrients (or macros): carbohydrates, fat, and protein. (sciencelearn.org.nz) And all are needed, in the proper ratios.
On the FASTer Way, you don’t cut out an entire macronutrient, like going zero-carb or low-fat. Instead, the correct macro profile is created for you so that you eat enough of the right macros to function optimally.
Carbohydrates are an important macro because they are the body’s primary (and preferred) fuel source. But, like calories, not all carbs are equal. The complex carbs found in beans, sweet potatoes, and rice are digested more slowly than simple carbs like those in bread, sugar-sweetened drinks, and many processed foods. So not only are you getting more nutrition when eating complex carbs, you also feel fuller and more satisfied.
Same thing with fats: some are better than others. Fat is a fantastic form of fuel. Your body uses fat for protection and as a storage facility for vitamins and minerals. The FASTer Way emphasizes good fats, like those found in nuts and nut butters and coconut and avocado oils.
Protein is an essential part of the human diet. It makes up the building blocks of organs, muscles, skin, hormones, and pretty much everything that matters in your body. Protein is found in a large variety of foods, including eggs, seafood, legumes, meats, nuts, and seeds. Regardless of the source, the protein that we eat gets broken down and re-formed into new proteins in our bodies. These proteins do everything from fighting infections to building and repairing tissues. We need protein to build muscle.
Identifying how many macros to consume is based on where you are and where you want to go. Your FASTer Way coach will help you determine the right macros for you and, if needed, adjust them as you progress.
Therefore, tracking macros is much more beneficial than tracking calories.
The FASTer Way to Fat Loss program combines macro tracking with other scientifically proven strategies to provide a plan that will lead you to fat loss and a healthier lifestyle. As part of the FASTer Way starter program, your certified coach will help you establish the right number and ratio of macros for you. Go to FatLossSuccessStories.com to sign up for the next Starter Program.
Check out these FREE resources:
Fat Loss Quiz
How to Lose Belly Fat FAST
Beginner’s Guide to Counting Macros
Introductory Guide to Intermittent Fasting
Sugar Detox Guide
Carb Cycling
What are MACROS and Why Do We Track Them?