Counting Macros

Everything you ever wanted to know about counting macros and flexible dieting.

hunger and macros

Help, I’m Hungry on a Macros Diet

Are you feeling hungry when counting macros? Here's why you feel hunger and some steps you can take to deal with it while losing weight with a macros diet.

How To Track Macros In the Foods You Eat Painlessly

A step-by-step guide showing how to track macros in the foods you eat using three easy methods when counting macros or flexible dieting.

how much fat to eat daily

Can I Eat Saturated Fat While Tracking Macros?

Saturated fat was once considered unhealthy but now research shows it can be part of a healthy diet and included your daily fat macro goal.

How Much Fiber Should We Eat When Counting Macros?

Fiber recommendations when counting macros or flexible dieting. I explain what fiber is, it's importance for your health, and how much you should eat daily.

ted kallmyer healthy eater author/coach

How a Macro Diet Transformed My Body and My Eating

Ted's personal success with a macros diet. Before and after pictures, blood test results, and what motivated him to give this method a try.

low calorie dieting

Is a Macro Diet Better than a Low Calorie Diet?

Here's how the macro diet compares to a low-calorie diet. Eating fewer calories isn't always the best approach long-term and can do more harm than good.

A Macro Diet and Intuitive Eating: Learning to Eat Enough Instinctively

Using a macro diet is an effective way to teach yourself to eat intuitively. It teaches good nutritional habits that can put an end to dieting.

exercise and weight loss

Will Exercise Make Me Lose Weight?

Exercising doesn't mean that you will lose weight. But exercise does allow you to eat more. Here's how to find the balance by using macros and your TDEE.

How Accurate is Your Apple Watch TDEE and Other Fitness Trackers?

Your Apple Watch TDEE, as well as other wearable fitness trackers, may not be as accurate as they seem. Here are the reasons and the research proving it.

nutritional coaching

Benefits of Hiring a Nutrition Coach to Reach Your Fitness Goals

A certified nutrition coach helps people cut through the dieting BS and teaches them how to nourish their bodies in a way that promotes health and vitality.

Ted Kallmyer (aka Healthy Eater) is an ISSA Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition and a Certified Fitness Trainer. He is both Healthy Eater’s author and nutritional coach. He also has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in education.

Quick Start Guide to Counting Macros