#61 – Oh My Macros! Carbs, Fats, Proteins and Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Count Them with Taylor Oclott of She Thrives Blog

This week it’s all about MACROS. Macronutrients, that is, and the nutrition plans based on counting and measuring them. If you are curious about Macro plans and want to try it out with coaching and a small group, you can check out Kristin’s program, Primal Precision, which starts on Jan 8. Macronutrient-based plans are gaining in popularity as a tool to help folks reach their fat loss, performance, or muscle gaining goals. Taylor Oclott of SheThrivesBlog recently wrote a Macros 101 post and joins Kristin today to discuss all things Macro. Topics include: Our personal experiences with macro plans When low carb doesn’t work Why low carb may be inappropriate for CrossFitters or athletes Macronutrient basics Percentages vs grams for measuring Macros and celiacs disease Finding coaches and support Who macro plans are good for and who should proceed with caution To learn more about Taylor, visit her at She Thrives Blog or @SheThrivesBlog  Check out her Macros 101 post and Yes! You Should Sign Up For The Open. Don’t forget about our awesome sponsors!! Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid This episode is brought to you by PureWOD. PureWOD offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. We’re loving the GREENS Micronutrient Powder. Filled with 14 servings of organic fruits and vegetables, like alfalfa leaf, wheatgrass, barley grass, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spirulina, pineapple, blackberry and goji berry with the added boost of liver support from N-Acetyl Cysteine, ALA, and Milk Thistle with MCT Oil to increase absorption. We LOVE it for everyday but especially for staying nutrient-packed when traveling. Don’t forget to try the NEW Vanilla Build! As a special offer for our community, PureWOD is offering a 10% discount to our awesome listeners. Simply head over to purewod.com and use promotion code “PALEOPODCAST” (all caps no spaces!) at checkout. A big welcome to Javazen! Our newest sponsor addition!   Javazen is the Evolution of Coffee — a blend of organic coffee with adaptogenic teas and nutrient-dense superfoods in perfect harmony. The company was founded by 3 college roommates that wanted more from coffee than jitters, a bitter taste, and a lack of nutrients. Javazen is 100% organic, paleo friendly, gluten free, sugar free, kosher, and it also tastes great! The company believes in their product so much that they are willing to give away a FREE sample. That’s right, all you have to do is pay for shipping and you will receive one of each of their three blends. Their new Brew Bags are single serving ‘tea bags’ filled with Javazen. All you have to do is steep in hot water like tea for 4 minutes and enjoy. These are great to throw in your gym bag, purse, or briefcase so that you always have a healthy cup of coffee with you on the go. This is your chance to see what the hype is about, they are offering a free sample box to Is this Podcast Paleo listeners. Check out drinkjavazen.com/paleopodcast to claim your free sample today.