MetPro is designed to make the complicated simple. A comprehensive food strategy includes much more than calorie counting. Here are the “levers” MetPro adjusts within your meal plan:
Macronutrients: The ratio of proteins, carbs, and fats in your meal plan need to adjust over time. Breaking down your macros “by meal” is far superior to aiming for a daily total alone. The MetPro meal builder makes this possible.
Glycemic Load: Carbs with a high glycemic load show up less frequently in your food list when on lower phases. Snack carbs are generally higher on the glycemic index than vegetable carbs. All of this is considered when adjusting your meal plan.
Meal Frequency: Smaller more frequent meals make increasing intake easier. Larger less frequent meals make it harder to spread additional calories throughout the day. Most people who intentionally eat less frequently aren’t thinking about retraining their body to eat more calories in the future. This should be considered when determining meal frequency. MetPro considers many variables when recommending how many base meals to start with (extra snacks are always available).
Carbohydrate Timing: Every consecutive hour you go without replenishing your glycogen stores has an impact on your hormones. This can be a powerful tool or a deterrent to progress. Your fitness training, blood sugar, and overall intake must be considered. Lower phases generally taper down carbs throughout the day. This is not the right approach for everyone. Your personal analytics will determine how much this lever is used.
Calories: Total caloric intake is the final lever considered once all other areas have been optimized.