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MACRO-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT SERIES: STARBUCKS

Let's face it, life often gets chaotic, leaving us little time to complete all of our errands, let alone cook all of our meals from scratch. Popping into Starbucks for a drink or a meal might seem like it will throw our nutrition goals “off track,” however if we understand the nutritional content of the food we're choosing, we can choose foods that help us work towards our nutrition goals.  Believe it or not, Starbucks DOES have some food options that keep us fueled and feeling good, proving that even in the midst of a busy day, we can make choices that support our health.

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MACRO-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT SERIES: MCDONALDS, WENDY’S, BURGER KING

In an ideal world, we'd all have time to cook Tupperware meals with perfect macros, but life is rarely ideal, and sometimes, grabbing a quick bite is all we can manage. Eating out, even at fast-food burger places like McDonald's, Wendy’s, and Burger King, might seem like it goes against our health goals, but here's the thing: fast food can be a practical option when time is tight and cooking seems impossible, and believe it or not, there are some macro friendly choices at Mcdonalds, Wendy’s, and Burger King that can help you eat for your nutrition goals.

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Tracking Macros Kimberly Zehnder Tracking Macros Kimberly Zehnder

MACRO-FRIENDLY TRAVEL: DISNEYLAND, DISNEY WORLD, AND YOUR NUTRITION GOALS

Disneyland and Disney World: the places where dreams come true and nutrition dreams go to die…or do they? As with any out-of-routine time including vacations, work trips, anniversaries, date nights, birthdays, and holidays, we have to ask ourselves: What is the experience that I want to have during this brief time? and Does your expectation of your time away match the reality of the environment where you are going? The way that you feel during or after periods of time outside of your regular routines does not mean that any permanent changes occurred. Whether the journey of your nutrition while on your trip includes macro tracking or not, the main focus should be on making confident choices even if those choices are less efficient than normal.

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Tracking Macros Zach Anderson Tracking Macros Zach Anderson

MACRO FRIENDLY SUSHI: TRACKING SUSHI, GO TO MENU ITEMS, AND ENJOYING A HEALTHY MEAL

When I started tracking macros years ago, I avoided certain foods. Rice was one choice that I tended to avoid. Consequently, sushi ended up being a close follow. When I stopped fear-mongering certain foods and sought to embark on flexibility, I reintegrated rice and enjoyed sushi again. And I'm going to encourage you to do the same. So grab your chopsticks, and let's roll, queens.   

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EATING OUT WHILE TRACKING YOUR MACROS

Eating out is an important part of our lifestyle, but when it comes to work lunches, social events with friends, and family dinners, it often feels like we need to compromise our nutrition goals in order to enjoy a meal out. It doesn’t have to be that way! Today’s post will help you find strategies that will keep you on track in situations that are not totally in your control. It’s chock full of our best tips and tricks for how to approach eating out while tracking your macros or simply working towards your specific nutrition goals.

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