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for you. Some even allow you to scan food labels at the store. On top of that, many trainers offer these services. All of these options can help you reach your macro goals and still give you time to go on a run. Like any diet, there are weaknesses. The macro diet offers a lot of flexibility, but if you eat ice cream for dinner, even if it fits your macros, you’ll probably have a tougher time getting to the gym and halting your Netflix binge. When it comes to this diet, you’ll need to choose the foods that make up your protein-carbohydrate-fat ratio. Consulting a nutritionist can be a great way to determine what macros will help you feel your best. Count Macros for More Personalized Weight Loss

DREAM UPYOUR FAVORITE FOOD. Now, think about the last time you ate it. Is it rich, delectable, and a food you avoid so you can fit into your pants? What if there was a diet that made room for it and still allowed you to lose weight? Welcome to the wonderful world of macro dieting. It’s all about balancing the food we eat with our lifestyle and genetic makeup. Often referred to as IIFM (If It Fits Your Macros), macro diets are one of the hottest — and most flexible — nutrition plans out there. Remember the food pyramid? Macro diets recall that straightforward figure. They focus on the three macronutrients we get from food: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. These three nutrients are distributed into a ratio of how much you’ll consume on a given day.

Unlike similar counting-based diet plans, the macro diet gets personal with its breakdown of calories. The exact ratio varies according to your metabolism, activity level, and goals. Your macros might be 40 percent protein, 40 percent carbohydrates, 20 percent fat, or 50 percent protein, 25 percent carbohydrates, 25 percent fat. What’s the benefit of this extra calculation? Whereas many diets generalize calories into one number, the macro approaches them more holistically. Not only does it take into account your weight, but it also bases your macros on your energy use (most often using your basal metabolic rate, or BMR). Basically, the macro approach is more personal.

Need help tracking your macros? There are a number of apps out there that offer to count them

Don’t Let Your Scar Be a Reminder of Lost Money

4 Ways Insurance Companies Value Your Scars

Permanency Some scars aren’t considered to be permanent until they are a year old. Some scars heal, shrink, and fade over time. Others do not. Placement of stitches at the time of injury can determine how well a scar heals. Male vs. Female and Other Demographics Scars are generally worth much more on women than men. Other factors include age, occupation, and hobbies. People who work in high visibility jobs are viewed to be affected more than people with lower visibility profiles. At Brooks & Crowley, LLP, we have experience in valuing claims for people who have suffered scarring, and we are currently working on several scarring cases. Don’t let your pain go uncompensated. Contact us for a consultation.

You were involved in an accident and now the injury you suffered has turned into a scar. You feel frustrated about the appearance and worry that it’s not going to go away, leaving a visible reminder of the pain you experienced. How do you get compensation for this potentially permanent damage to your body?

When someone is unfortunate enough to suffer a scar as a result of an accident, there are several factors insurance companies utilize for assessing their value in a personal injury case. Location The location of the scar on the body is an important factor. Is it on a visible body part or a usually concealed

area? This is one detail that insurance companies will use to determine value. Size The size and shape of a scar affects value. Irregular shapes are more visible. Also, smooth cuts or scars are more likely to heal and fade with time. Meanwhile, bumpy cuts and scars are less likely to fade.

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