A Guide to Macro Tracking for Beginners
Not all calories are created equal! Learn the difference between protein, carbs and fats and the basics of counting macros.
Mitch Lockhart
Jan 8, 2025
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Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.
Here's How to Stay Energized All Day Long
We lead busy lives, working relentlessly to keep our heads above water. That being said, humans are meant to be busy. We’re capable of achieving a LOT in one day, but a lack of self-care makes that harder than it should be.
Team WAG
Sep 2, 2024
Macros for Breastfeeding and the Postpartum Period
Knowing your macros for breastfeeding and the postpartum period is a complex topic because every pregnancy and baby is different. Today, we’re digging into what you need to consider from a nutrition standpoint if you’re breastfeeding your new little one.
Ali Macy
Aug 19, 2024
How to Count Macros for Weight Loss An In-Depth Guide
Get an in-depth look at how to count macros and calculate your own macros for weight loss. Learn how to lose weight without negatively impacting your performance or recovery.
Ali Macy
Jul 9, 2024
Cold Meal Prep: No-Cooking-Required Options to Grab at the Grocery Store
Whether you're traveling, have a busy week at work, or would rather spend your limited free time outside of the kitchen, there is likely going to be a time in your life when you need to keep things as simple as possible.
Ali Macy
Jun 3, 2024
Counting Macros While Camping: A Flexible Dieter's Guide to the Great Outdoors
Exploring the great outdoors is the perfect summertime getaway. While you may need to get a little creative with your menu and your cooking methods, it’s still important to make sure that you’re well prepared - so you can stay on track.
Team WAG
May 1, 2024
7 Signs You Need a Diet Break
A diet break may seem counterintuitive - why would you need a diet break when you still have weight loss goals to achieve? Does taking a diet break reverse all of the progress you made?
Ali Macy
Mar 5, 2024
3 Tips to Enjoying a Treat While Counting Macros
Learning how to enjoy a treat while tracking macros (better yet, having treats regularly built into your nutrition program) can be the difference between sticking with a plan that works long-term and giving up.
Ali Macy
Nov 1, 2023
How to Order at Restaurants (Infographic)
Breaking bread with friends and family, having someone else serve, cook, and clean up after you…we all need that sometimes, but you don’t need to throw your nutrition plan out the window in the process.
Team WAG
Oct 5, 2023
Macro-Friendly Menu Items from Popular Chain Restaurants
This list of macro-friendly menu items from popular chain restaurants will help you navigate your next road trip like a macro-tracking pro!
Team WAG
Sep 28, 2023
IIFYMicros: Why Are Micronutrients Important?
Counting macronutrients means having the freedom and flexibility to eat the food that you love. Getting caught up in the magic of fitting your favorite foods into your daily routine means we often forget about the importance of micronutrients.
Mitch Lockhart
Sep 13, 2023
Do I Need to Track Macros to Lose Weight?
Whether you’re new to macro tracking or have been at it for a while, you’ve likely thought to yourself, “do I need to track macros to lose weight?” or, “Do I have to track macros forever?”
Ali Macy
Jul 3, 2023