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Counting macros for weight loss sounds like a good thing in theory. After all, you’re trying to make sure you hit the right balance of key nutrients to help fuel your body while losing weight. But ...

With flexible dieting, you pay attention to macronutrients. These are the nutrients your body needs large amounts of. There are three types: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. (Photo Credit: ...

We updated this article in April 2023 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. Also known as IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) or flexible ...