Counting macros aka macronutrients may be the favourite past-time of #fitspo influencers, but health journalist Helen Foster reckons if you want lasting fat loss then counting them is the best science-backed approach for success. The best-selling author of The Macro Method discusses the method, pros, cons and how to manipulate it for fat loss.   WANT MORE FROM HELEN? You can find The Macro Method (Hachette, $22,99), here. For more info on Helen, see here.   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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