Table of Contents Can Fast Food be macro-friendly? Fast Food Menu Options That’ll Fit Your Macros McDonald’s Chick-Fil-A Subway Taco Bell Panda Express Firehouse Subs Buffalo Wild Wings Arby’s Burger King Wendy’s Starbucks Tips and Tricks For Finding a Macro-Friendly Meal at a Fast-Food Restaurant Can You Eat Fast Food and Still Lose Weight? Wrapping Up In a perfect world, we’d all have the time and energy to cook and prepare all of our meals at home. But as we all know, this just isn’t a reality for most of us. We’re busy and constantly on th ..read more

Table of Contents Quick Table Comparison of MyFitnessPal Vs. 1st Phorm App Overview of 1st Phorm App Key Features and Benefits Pros Cons Overview of My FitnessPal Key Features and Benefits of the PAID Version Pros Cons Head to Head Comparison: 1st Phorm App vs My Fitness Pal Educational Resources and Coaching Nutrition Tracking Workouts Cost Comparison Which is Better: 1st Phorm App or My Fitness Pal? When looking for a macro tracking app, you’ll find a number of different options to choose from. The most talked-about app is MyFitness Pal with t ..read more

Table of Contents Quick Table of Our Top Rated Apps For Macro Tracking Why Use an App to Track Your Macros? What's a Good Price for a Macro Tracking App? What to Look For Food Tracking Database for Easy Scanning Macro/Nutrition Coaches With Purchase Workouts Included Success Stories From Real Users The Seven Best Macro Tracking Apps #1: 1st Phorm App (Best Overall) #2: MyFitnessPal (Best Free App) #3: Cronometer (Best for Diet Support) #4: Macro Tracker - Keto Diet App #5: Food & Macro Tracker By Fittur #6: Lifebase Macro Exchange Tracker #7: Lo ..read more

Table of Contents Simple Resource of Tracking Alcohol Macros How Many Calories/Gram Is Alcohol Worth? How to Track  Macro-Friendly Drinks Best Macro-Friendly Alcoholic Beverages Hard Seltzers Vodka Tonic (Diet) Rum and Diet Coke Skinny Margarita Light Beer Final Thoughts on How to Track Alcohol Macros By now, you’re already aware of the three essential macronutrients; protein, carbs, and fats. What you might not be aware of is that there is technically a fourth macro and it's alcohol. That’s right, alcohol is considered a macronutrient, however, it ..read more

Table of Contents What Are Calories? Calories and Weight Loss The Problem With Just Tracking Calories What Are Macros? Protein How Much Protein Should You Aim for Each Day? Common Protein Sources: Where to Find It Carbohydrates How Many Carbs Should You Eat In a Day? Fats Common Fat Sources Which Is Better for Weight Loss? Counting Macros or Calories  Not All Calories Or Macros Are Created Equally The Bottom Line When you’re ready to lose weight and change your body competition, figuring out where to start is often the largest hurdle. You’ve ..read more

Table of Contents What Is Carb Cycling? Why Only Cycle Carbs and Not the Other Macros? 5 Proposed Benefits of Carb Cycling 1. Keep your metabolism running during fat loss 2. Regulate hormones that are affected by fat loss 3. Sticking with a low-carb diet 4. Support athletic performance 5. Muscle gain vs fat gain What Should My Macros Be For Carb Cycling? Carb Cycling Might Be Right For You If… Carb Cycling Might NOT Be Right For You If… Final Thoughts: Does Carb Cycling Workout For Weight Loss? Carb cycling has been discussed a lot lately in the heal ..read more

Table of Contents What is a Reverse Diet? Can You Lose Weight While Reverse Dieting? Do You Gain Weight During Reverse Dieting? Who Is Reverse Dieting For? How Does Reverse Dieting Work? How to Start Progress Tracking Recommendations What to Expect Concluding Thoughts About Beginning a Reverse Diet Plan Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in your fitness journey? You’re doing all the right things, including following your diet and working out, but your results are mediocre at best?  Have you been dieting for a significant amount of time? If so, there ..read more

Table of Contents What Macros Are in a Diet? Protein Fats Carbohydrates How Do I Figure Out My Macros? What Are “Good” Macros? What Does the Macro Diet Include? Pros and Cons of Tracking Macros How Can Macro Tracking Help Me Lose Weight? Who Should Track Macros? What Do You Need to Track Macros? Is it Better to Count Macros or Calories? Wrapping Up: Should You Track Macros? Understanding macros can help you to make sure you are eating in a way that’s conducive to your body's goals. The right ratio of macronutrients will help you to achieve your phys ..read more

Table of Contents Can Increasing Calories Help Lose Weight? What is Metabolic Adaptation? Signs Your Metabolism Might Have Adapted (You’re eating too little) Why Eat More to Lose More? Prevent muscle loss Enjoy food freedom Minimize binges  Restore biofeedback Reverse Dieting: Your Roadmap Back to Homeostasis Finding Your Maintenance How to Eat More, Lose Weight, and Still Be in a Deficit Calorie deficit Focus on macro targets Don’t forget your micros Make Smart Food Choices Move More Understand that there are cycles The Bottom Line: Do You ..read more

Table of Contents Why Create a Macro Grocery List? What Are Macro-Friendly Foods? Things to Consider When Building a Macro Grocery List Preferences Budget Family Recipes Macro Grocery List Buying Guide Protein Carbohydrates Fats How to Use This List: Meal Planning vs Building Your Plate Get Your Macronutrient Grocery List Ready to Roll! Learning to count macros is one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself in relation to your physique goals and your relationship with food. As a macro-tracker myself who has seen the light, I am now pas ..read more