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Tracking Macros

Posted on 8/22/23 at 12:28 pm
Posted by Oakenshield
Member since Jul 2022
21 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 12:28 pm
Trying to drop some weight and I’ve never tracked Macros before.

Any suggestions or tips for a beginner?

I’ve seen apps like MacroFactor, Cronometer, MFP & Carbon so input in this area would be helpful as well.


Thanks
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59438 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 12:46 pm to
I’ve found there are all pretty much the same but MFP has the biggest food database IMO. I may bite the bullet and pay for it for the barcode feature.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
36790 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 12:49 pm to
macrofactor is prolly the best imo.

biggest tip is be honest and if it goes in the mouth, it goes on the log.
Posted by AmIDonut
Member since Jan 2022
177 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 1:03 pm to
Set location to united kingdom and the barcode scanner should work.
Posted by Loup
Ferriday
Member since Apr 2019
15728 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 1:19 pm to
quote:

I may bite the bullet and pay for it for the barcode feature.


I think there's a hack to get it free. If you set your location as UK in the app it is (or was a few months ago) free.


Fat Secret has a free barcode as well but their database isn't that big.
Posted by GeauxGoose
Nonya
Member since Dec 2006
2669 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 6:57 pm to
You need to get a good scale and weigh everything if you want to be accurate as possible. Also, the serving sizes on boxed items are rarely correct, so weigh them too.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59438 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 7:49 pm to
quote:

Set location to united kingdom and the barcode scanner should work.
they must’ve fixed that. It does not work anymore.
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
37603 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 8:42 pm to
Mike’s Macros.

Whatever you choose be accurate and know your goals. I like the TDEE calculators online.
Track even the milk in your coffee
Posted by FieldEngineer
Member since Jan 2015
2598 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 8:45 pm to
quote:

Trying to drop some weight and I’ve never tracked Macros before.


Maybe just start tracking calories for now. Track protein too if you’re lifting.
This post was edited on 8/22/23 at 8:46 pm
Posted by arktiger28
Member since Aug 2005
5301 posts
Posted on 8/22/23 at 11:22 pm to
I use Avatar Nutrition to track mine. Here are a few tips.

1. Try to eat the same few things for most of your day and get your protein in early. I rotate chicken and tilapia fixed various ways in the air fryer.

2. If you don’t get hungry in the morning skip breakfast. This allows to to have more macros in your evenings.

3. I view lunch as more of my utility meal. Lean with a lot of protein. I view supper as my meal to enjoy. You can usually eat what you want but not as much as you want.

3. I leave room for a snack before bed. Usually cereal. This way if my daughter decides to make cookies I can substitute it for the cereal.

4. You’ll probably need to use protein powder to hit your protein goals but don’t go overboard on it because it’s not as filling as normal food.

Again, the beauty of macro tracking is nothing is off limits. If it fits it fits.
Posted by HeLeakin
Member since May 2014
3635 posts
Posted on 8/23/23 at 6:15 am to
If you have a fitbit, the fitbit app has a food log section. The app also allows for barcode scanning.
Posted by LaGaToR
Gainesville
Member since Jun 2011
232 posts
Posted on 8/23/23 at 7:49 am to
Solid advice
Posted by Oakenshield
Member since Jul 2022
21 posts
Posted on 8/25/23 at 10:32 am to
Poppin back in to say thanks for the info/advice. I did my TDEE and I’m just gonna eat in a 500 cal deficit and track my protein to start
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