Raise your hand if at one point, you thought that carbs make you fat! If you did raise your hand, don’t worry, you are not the only one! But Macrostax is here to bust that myth once and for all.

How did carbs earn a bad rap? 

The low-carb philosophy first came about in the 1970’s thanks to Dr. Robert Atkins, who would be the face of the popularized Atkins diet in the years to come. He claimed that diets low in carbohydrates were the key to weight loss, and this trend really took hold in the early 2000’s. Thanks to the digital age and the way information became easier to share, that idea spread like wildfire. Foods we grew up on, such as bread and pasta, were suddenly labeled as “bad”. 

Then along came keto, a diet that requires eating less than 20g of net carbs per day and significantly upping your fat intake so your body can run on ketones (liver-produced molecules originating from fat). Foods we once thought were “bad”, such as bacon, butter, and red meat, were suddenly now encouraged on a “diet”! 

How do we know what’s right and what’s wrong?

That’s a good question! The truth is, there’s not really a right or wrong. It’s really up to you how you want to live your best life, in a body you are happy with, while still enjoying foods you love to eat!

There is definitely truth behind the science of keto, and it’s pretty common to see rapid weight loss when you first start. But diets that eliminate large food groups are hard to sustain, and eventually your weight loss will slow down a bit. If you eat carbs again, your weight will spike back up. So it’s important to ask yourself, “Can I realistically maintain a low-carb diet for the rest of my life?” 

How carbs are part of a healthy diet

This is where Macrostax comes in. Our program recommends a balanced 40/40/30 split where 40% of your calories come from carbs, 40% from protein, and the remaining 30% from fat. 

Did you know carbs are actually the body’s preferred source of energy? The body breaks carbohydrates down into glucose molecules, which it uses not only for brain function, but to also fuel every muscle in your body, even as you are just living and breathing!  

Part of the reason why carbs are easily misunderstood is because lots of processed foods tend to be high in carbs too, such as cookies, cake, chips, and fast food. But remember that there are healthy carbs too! Fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and oats are all sources of carbs, but pack a ton of nutrients and fiber with every serving. 

In fact, all of our Macrostaxers that come from low-carb diets get excited about how much new-found energy they have. They experience all sorts of improved performance in the gym they never thought possible. Don’t believe us? Read for yourself!

“Macrostax has changed my life by helping me realize I do not need to cut calories tremendously or cut out a food group/macronutrient (carbs) in order to see a body composition change…I’ve experienced more energy, less muscle soreness, and I’ve actually seen more progress on this plan than any others—and I’ve tried many!” – Heidi 

“In addition to the physical changes that can be seen, my workouts are now explosive and my stamina is through the roof… I literally have more energy than our 7 year old and twin 4 year olds. Thank you Macrostax! ????” – Carrie

“I’m so full of energy, I sleep better, and I get to eat all the foods I used to deprive myself of! I’m no longer scared of carbs because they fuel me to run farther and faster.” – Anna