Macros

How to Track Macros Without a Scale

How to Track Macros Without a Scale: 5 Easy Tips!

Tracking macros is a common way to lose weight, specifically through reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass. When tracking macros, it is common for people to measure out their food and weigh it precisely. However, this approach isn’t for everyone.  The thought of weighing all of your ingredients can leave some people feeling discouraged …

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How to Count Macros in Alcohol

How to Count Macros in Alcohol: Can You Drink When Dieting?

Tracking macros is a common dieting technique people use to stay accountable and monitor calorie intake.  It’s a goal specific strategy that people use to build muscle or lose body fat whereas calorie counting is more general for weight loss or weight gain. Whilst counting macros is a popular (and effective) diet strategy, it can …

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Counting Macros vs Carb Cycling

Counting Macros vs Carb Cycling: What Works Better?

Counting macros and carb cycling are two different dietary approaches used by athletes, bodybuilders, and gymgoers with the goal of dropping fat and gaining muscle.  These are two popular methods that you’ll see people using nowadays. Both carb cycling and counting macros can give results, reducing body fat and helping to gain muscle especially when …

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What Happens If Your Macros Are Too Low

What Happens If Your Macros Are Too Low (7 Issues)

‘Macros’ refers to macronutrients, which are nutrients that the body needs in large amounts. The primary macronutrients are protein, fat, and carbohydrates.  When tracking macros people monitor their macros, often while reducing their overall calorie intake. This approach of tracking macros has become an increasingly popular way of losing weight, specifically fat.  However, if you …

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