Counting Macros

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

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Macros for Gaining Muscle and Cutting Fat

Counting macros can be a great way to gain muscle mass while losing fat at the same time. Here's how to calculate your macros correctly for lean gains.

Best macros tracking apps

Macro Diet Apps

What are the best apps to use when you are counting macros?

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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.

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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