Macronutrients “Macros” are fat, carbohydrates and protein that make up calories. Weight watchers focuses on calories which is great however, there is science behind when you eat certain calories and what type you eat. Let me show you…

Think like this.. look at the nutrition label on a loaf of bread or pancake box. Which macronutrient ( carb, fat& protein) is it highest in? it will be highest in carbohydrate so it “counts” as a carbohydrate.

This one is tricky – PEANUT BUTTER!

although any kind of nut butters or nuts are a great source of protein, healthy fat AND carbs that slow digestion and Help you to feel more full.. they are definitely a FAT source! they are highest in fat content so you would still need a protein source when you eat the nuts or peanut butter. If you don’t measure you nut butter intake your calories can add up fast!

Aim for eating a lean protein EVERY time something goes in your mouth.

Easy ways to have a protein WITH your fat or carb sources are to have jerky, deli meat, low fat string cheese, low sugar greek yogurt or protein shakes or meat. (milk counts as a carb so you need to add protein powder to it) sugar free chocolate

PLEASE don’t over think or overcomplicate this. All you’re doing is opting out for a healthier version of things, more whole foods less hamburger helpers if you will. More water vs not enough.

More food vs too much of the wrong kind ( more lean beef patties and or low fat cheese vs wendys and sweet teas’s) you can have sweet tea- order unsweet and carry liquid stevia extract in your purse and sweeten yourself OR just add splenda. ;)

Order diet soda vs the real sugar kind. Think, lean meat and low sugar pasta sauce with tons of green veggies, ORGANIC butter and very little with whole wheat or white pasta ( just a smaller amount of noodles and more meat, hold the bread) those “little” things will add up and CHANGE YOUR LIFE! What brand of liquid stevia do I use? Grab the Toolkit!