Struggling to Track Your Macros? Here Are 5 Tips That Might Help

One of the things we hear from clients is that they struggle with tracking their macros.

Some people pick it up quickly, while others really have a hard time with it. They forget to log meals, get frustrated with the app, or just feel like it’s one more thing they have to worry about during the day.

I get it. Nobody wants to spend their entire day thinking about what they ate or what they still have left to eat.

But tracking is an important tool, and if you’re struggling with it, there are a few things you can do to make it easier. And trust us, it gets MUCH faster and easier with practice!

1. Start With One Meal

Who says you have to track an entire day right from the start?

If you’re having trouble, pick one meal and get comfortable tracking it. Breakfast is usually a good place to start, especially if you tend to eat similar things each morning.

Once that becomes easy, start tracking lunch, then dinner.

You’re building a habit. There’s no reason you can’t work your way up to it.

2. Take Pictures of Your Food

This is something I suggest to people who constantly forget to log what they’re eating.

Before you eat, snap a picture of your meal. It takes two seconds.

Later on, when you have some downtime, go through your pictures and log everything.

Obviously, it’s not going to be as accurate as weighing and entering your food beforehand, but it’s a whole lot better than trying to remember everything you ate six hours ago.

3. Went Off Plan? Track It Anyway!

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say they stopped tracking because they went out to eat, had pizza, or ate something they weren’t supposed to.

Why?

That food still counts whether you enter it into your app or not.

Going over your macros doesn’t mean the day is ruined, and it certainly doesn’t mean you should stop paying attention to what you’re eating.

In fact, those are probably some of the most important days to track. You might be surprised by what you learn.

4. Eat Foods You’re Already Familiar With

You don’t need to completely change the way you eat just because you’ve started tracking macros.

Start with the foods you already enjoy and eat regularly.

Learn what their macros are, get familiar with the portions, and figure out how they fit into your day.

From there, you can start making adjustments.

The more familiar you become with the foods you’re eating, the less time you’ll spend searching through your app trying to figure everything out.

5. Remember, This Is a Skill You’re Learning

Think about when you first started working out.

You probably didn’t know how to use every machine, perform every exercise, or put together a proper workout.

But over time, you learned.

Tracking your macros is really no different.

In the beginning, it might take you a little longer to weigh your food, look things up, and enter everything. Eventually, you’ll start remembering the macros of foods you eat regularly, recognizing portion sizes, and getting through the process much faster.

Like anything else, it takes practice.

One Last Thing

We’re not asking you to track your food just for the sake of filling out an app. We want you to understand what you’re eating, how much you’re eating, and how those choices affect your progress.

And this is exactly why we’re here at Revolutionize Nutrition.

If you’re struggling with tracking, having trouble hitting your macros, or just can’t seem to stay consistent, talk to us!

We can help you figure out what’s not working, make adjustments, and find a way to make the process easier.

But remember, we can’t help you with something we don’t know you’re struggling with.

Whether you’re already working with us or you’re looking for help getting started, reach out. That’s what we’re here for! 🙂