My Approach To Building Muscle and Losing Fat As An Aging Diabetic

[Poppy]

This is the app I use for tracking my macros. As a diabetic, carb counting is paramount. As you can see the app has designated well over 200 grams of carbs a day and only 112 grams of protein. This is actually exactly opposite of my needs… but I don’t care. I just use the app to keep track of what I stuff in my face.

The actual calorie count is actually close according to the internet and my goal of fat loss. BUT… As I do most things the difficult way and shoot for the moon. I’m trying to build muscle while losing fat. So far, by dialing my personal needs in, I’ve been pretty successful.

Ive got abs AND my work slacks are all filling out thru the quads… my work polos are all filling out thru the chest and shoulders.

This is what works for me.

 

[Poppy]

That is two different screen shots to show the tally for macros they suggest and the total calories.

 

[NeuroRN]

Great post @Poppy

 

[JLee]

I’ve used a few different ones over the years. I find it very useful and convenient. Good post

 

[John]

That’s great nice post

 

[Bigmurph6]

Book marked

 

[Poppy]

This is what the end of the day looked like yesterday

 

[Bigmurph6]

Perfect nice app

 

[Poppy]

Also, as you can see, I don’t track my exercises or calories burned thru this app either. I know I stay active enough and worrying about my calories burned is just something I’m not going to do.

 

[Bigmurph6]

It gives you macros which is great

 

[Poppy]

That’s my main concern. Carbs for my sugar… protein for muscle building… fat for keeping an eye on my indulgence hahaha

 

[Poppy]

I will say… this was instrumental in dropping my a1c.

 

[Bigmurph6]

Macros and diet as you know are the key to reaching any goal

 

[Bigmurph6]

That’s why these are super convenient and should be used daily