Counting Macros

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

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How To Count Macros as a Vegan or Vegetarian

Here's how to calculate your macros if you are a vegan or vegetarian. With a few vegan-friendly adjustments, you reach your goals when counting macros.

Macro-Friendly: 15+ Delicious High Protein Meals

A great selection of higher-protein recipes and meals. Great if you're counting macros.

How to Count and Track Macros Using MyFitnessPal: A Tutorial

MyFitnessPal can be a great tool to use when counting macros. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to set it all up and MFP's limitations.

Out of a Macro For the Day? Here’s What to Eat

If you're macro counting (flexible dieting) it's challenging to know what to eat if you hit your limit of a macro before the day's over. Here are some ideas.

IIFYM comprehensive guide

IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) Comprehensive Guide to This Way of Eating

IIFYM - If It Fits Your Macros allows you to eat anything and still reach your weight loss or muscle building goals. Here's how it all works.

How to Use Protein Supplements With Macro Dieting

The simplest solution to eating enough protein is to use a protein supplement in conjunction with flexible dieting IIFYM. Here's how to choose a good one.

Should I Count The Macros In Every Vegetable I Eat?

With flexible dieting, the concept of "free foods" doesn't apply if the food contains macros. You have to count the macros in all vegetables and here's why.

sample macro diet meal plan

5 Day Macro Dieting Meal Plan

5 days of meals and snacks for those counting macros (both men and women). This Flexible diet meal plan shows macro amounts and includes a shopping list.

What Causes Water Retention and Weight Fluctuation?

Weight fluctuation is generally caused by water retention. Here's what causes it and how to prevent it in order to avoid the frustration it causes.

Carb Cycling While Flexible Dieting

Here's my take on carb cycling and why flexible dieting IIFYM actually does this naturally. What you should know about the process when counting macros.

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