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There are 3 macronutrients—carbohydrates, protein, and fats


Yes we need these to stay alive and for normal physiological functions, but if you’re living a fitness lifestyle (you are otherwise you wouldn’t be following me!) you have some added context for how these macronutrients are viewed and the role that they play in your life


Carbohydrates and fats fulfill one role in your fitness lifestyle but protein fulfills a completely different role


Carbs and fats are your ‘FUELING NUTRIENTS’


These are the nutrients that give you the energy to complete your workouts—they act as fuel that is burned for energy when you workout


Fats provide the primary fuel source for lower intensity activities, and carbohydrates provide the primary fuel source for high intensity activities


Whenever you ingest carbs and fat, think of them as fuel to get you through your workouts


Your workouts are very important!


It’s your workouts that provide a stimulus on your body to adapt to


This is where protein comes into play


Protein is the nutrient that allows your body to adapt to the stimulus that was created by your workout!


We do not view protein as a fueling nutrient — it’s actually very poor source of energy


But, protein is KING when it comes to improving your body as a result of working out


In fact, you could be following the perfect workouts and if you don’t eat protein, your body won’t adapt to that perfect workout stimulus!


All 3 macronutrients are important and I think it’s a good idea to have a proper understanding of the main roles for each one as it relates to your fitness lifestyle


If you’re training for bigger muscles, do everything you can to make sure your workouts are high quality (that you train with enough intensity and volume to provide the body with a stimulus for muscle growth)


Then, make sure you’re ingesting enough high-quality protein on a daily basis to give your body the opportunity to adapt to that stimulus


A range of about 1.6 to 2.2 grams of protein/kg body weight is sufficient for this purpose