Macros Made Simple: A Grace-Filled Approach to Fueling Your Body

What Are Macros, Really?

Macros — short for macronutrients — are the three main nutrients your body needs in large amounts:

• Protein – builds and repairs tissues
  
  
• Carbs – provide energy
  
  
• Fats – support hormones and brain health
  All three are good, necessary, and created by God to serve your body.
   None are bad. None should be feared. Each one has a purpose.

Let's choose intentional stewardship around macros, why? It’s biblical.

Proverbs 24:5 (NLT) says:

“The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.”

Here’s a super simple way to build a balanced, macro-friendly plate without tracking every gram:

• 1. Protein (size of your palm):
•  Chicken, eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, beans, tofu, etc.
• Helps with fullness and muscle repair

2. Carbs (size of your fist):

•  Rice, potatoes, fruit, oats, whole grains
• Gives you energy for the day — especially important for moms and busy women!

3. Fats (size of your thumb):

•  Avocado, nuts, olive oil, nut butters
• -Supports hormone health and keeps you satisfied

4. Bonus: Fiber & Color

•  Add vegetables or fruits for vitamins, minerals, and fullness
• Think colorful: spinach, berries, peppers, etc.

Here are three ways you can start using macro wisdom without stress:

1. Use a visual plate guide.
    Focus on types of foods, not exact numbers.
   
   
2. Plan ahead.
    Think about adding protein and healthy carbs to each meal.
    Example: Instead of just toast for breakfast, add eggs and fruit.
   
   
3. Pray over your meals.
    Invite God into your choices. Ask Him to lead your relationship with food — even the small decisions.
   
   Your body is not a math problem to solve — it’s a temple to be cared for.

Macros are helpful. But they are tools, not masters. You already have a Master — Jesus — and He invites you to walk in wisdom, not fear.

Thank you Jesus for the gift of food and the opportunity to learn new ways to fuel my body. Help me to trust You Father and lean into Your wisdom, I know You know what my body needs. This is a little scary to me Lord so thank You for giving me peace as I remove diet culture habits from my body and my brain. Teach me Lord, Amen.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting.

In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
  
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

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