162. Calculating Calories + Tailoring Your Macros to Align with Your Fitness Goals

I was having a recent conversation with a listener about calculating calories and macros. We were chatting about her dilemma with frequent dieting, calorie limitations, and macro calculations, and she was feeling pretty discouraged.

While I love that there are plenty of tools and programs to help with this, it can be overwhelming and confusing to navigate. It’s also never something that is going to be 100% spot on for you and YOUR goals! 

I think using a solid calories & macros calculator can be super beneficial (you can check out the one I recommend here).

But…this tool isn’t going to *magically* help you lose weight and create new habits! You’ve got to figure out why you’re feeling ‘stuck’, and thinking you need to diet your way to a smaller number on the scale. 

Drastically cutting your calories over and over again is NOT doing you any favors!!

I KNOW how scary it can feel to make changes with your health & fitness. Thankfully, you have choices, and you can take steps that will help you reach YOUR goals. 

If you need personalized support in calculating your calories & macros, or doing workouts that will help you build a body you love, I’m here for you!

Episode Recap:

• Why your number of calories isn’t *actually* the problem
• The online calorie calculator I’ve used off and on over the years
• How to effectively input & figure YOUR personal calories/macro breakdown
• What’s going to happen if you’re not fueling your body enough
• What you can do TODAY if you’re feeling stuck & what you’ve been doing isn’t working
• Why you shouldn’t be overly dependant on any fitness tools
• Taking a customized calories & macros approach instead of  ‘one-size-fits-all’

Links/Resources Mentioned:

• Online Calories Calculator (JCD FIT)
• Ep. 159 | Redefining Fitness Culture
• Ep. 154 | Flexibility with Macros: 5 Options to Help You Design Your Week & Stay Consistent on Your Fitness Journey
• Grab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep Blueprint
• Listen to the Girls with Opinions Podcast
• Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gym
• PRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)
• Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!
• Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your Fitness
• Click HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!

More about the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast:

If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. 

This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!

Connect with me on Instagram at @kristycastillofit

Learn more about working together by visiting my website: https://www.kristycastillo.com/