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Macros: WTF?

There are a few science-y gym terms that get thrown around a lot, and macro's is one of them. Sounds complicated, but we can confirm that it doesn't have to be. The concept is simple:Macronutrients, or "macros" for short, are the big building blocks that make up the food we eat. ALL of the food. Fresh stuff, processed stuff, yuck stuff (@corriander). There are three types of macros: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.Any given food can be made up of one or more macros measured by weight, along wi...