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Tracking Macros Kate Lyman Tracking Macros Kate Lyman

HOW TO TRACK A RECIPE IN MY FITNESS PAL

If you are new to tracking your macros, the idea of tracking recipes can seem overwhelming. Adding a recipe into MFP is neither impossible nor time consuming. It can seem daunting at first, but is faster after some practice. I enjoy MFP for its ease of use, especially when it comes to adding recipes or repeat meals. We’re teaching you exactly how to do it in this post!

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TRACKING A MEAL OUT

If you’re tracking your macros, you have the flexibility to enjoy a meal out when you want one. Eating out will always be an estimation, but there are a few easy strategies you can utilize to make sure your meal out fits with your nutrition goals. 

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Tracking Macros, Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan Tracking Macros, Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan

HOW TO CREATE EASY-TO-TRACK MEALS

If you’re new to tracking your macros and aren’t big on cooking, creating meals can be a challenge at first. Not only are you learning to accurately weigh and measure your food, you’re also learning how to manipulate your meals to hit your targets. It can seem like a lot, but the key is starting with simplicity and focusing on the basics first. Today’s post is about just that, giving you a thorough guide for how you can create easy-to-track meals that are equally easy to prepare.

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Tracking Macros Kate Lyman Tracking Macros Kate Lyman

HANDLING HALLOWEEN

You can have have some candy without ruining your day, and you can enjoy the holiday without feeling guilty the rest of the week. Here are a few of our best tips to help you navigate trick-or-treating, office treats, and Halloween parties with friends.

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Nutrition Tips & Tricks, Tracking Macros Whitney Landon-Berg Nutrition Tips & Tricks, Tracking Macros Whitney Landon-Berg

DON'T GET DERAILED BY A DRINK

Alcohol is fine for most diets in moderation.  However, if you are on a fat loss diet and already struggling with compliance, that lower inhibition after a drink may make it very hard to stay on track.  If that’s the case, it may be wise to cut alcohol consumption as much as possible, at least until you’re comfortably able to stay compliant without it feeling like a struggle.

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THE FIRST RULE OF FLEXIBLE NUTRITION

No matter what goal you are working toward, consistency is key to achieving it and perfection is not your friend. Despite how good it feels hit your macros perfectly 10 days in a row, that may be an indicator that you’re not allowing yourself the flexibility you need to build long-term success. 

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TRACKING MACROS WHILE TRAVELING

When it comes to working towards specific nutrition goals, we talk a lot about creating habits and establishing a routine; unfortunately, travel can wreak havoc on our routine, leaving us feeling like we should just throw in the towel and start over again when we get back home.

It can be unrealistic to expect to hit your numbers spot on while traveling, but it is possible to still stay on track when on the go. Being diligent about your nutrition doesn't mean you have to carry a food scale around with you and say no to every treat offered. It does, however, mean there may be some compromises to make on occasion.

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Tracking Macros, Fat Loss Kate Lyman Tracking Macros, Fat Loss Kate Lyman

INTERMITTENT FASTING & MACROS

I’m a “kind of” intermittent faster. What does that mean? It means that I kind of stick to a time restricted eating window but don’t stress too much about it. I find that, personally, intermittent fasting helps me control hunger throughout the day and prioritize my hydration - something I’m terrible at - and helps keep me in a good eating routine whether I’m tracking my macros or not.

Curious about what intermittent fasting even is and if it may be a helpful strategy for you? Read on!

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DIY MACRO CHALLENGE RECAP

We know it’s not feasible for everyone to have a nutrition coach, so we created the DIY Macro Challenge to give you all the tools you need to take control of your nutrition on your own terms. The goal was not to create a quick weight loss challenge, but to provide an opportunity to challenge yourself to build the habits necessary to create long term, sustainable change and give you the tools to make those changes happen. As coaches, we found it important to follow along with the challenge and this week’s post is about sharing our experiences with you.

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Nutrition Tips & Tricks Kate Lyman Nutrition Tips & Tricks Kate Lyman

EATING FOR YOUR GOALS

As coaches, we care about goals. Like A LOT. We can’t create a nutrition game plan for you without a clear idea of what your goals are. More importantly, you won’t meet or even surpass your goals without a clear idea of what you’re working towards either.

Whether you already made a plan for the New Year or are still feeling a little lost, it’s never a bad time to take a step back and reevaluate your goals If you’re unsure of where to even begin, today’s post will help you create a clear and specific goal so you can have clear action plan to make them happen.

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TOP 5: TIPS FOR TRACKING YOUR MACROS LIKE A PRO

Whether you’re new to tracking your macros or have been doing it for a while, some weeks can be tough and frustrating. You may feel like you’re constantly playing macro tetris and can’t figure out how to hit your numbers without pounding protein shakes or having every single meal and snack portioned out in a tupperware. Maybe you’re just feeling bored with the process and becoming a little lax with your tracking. If you’re having an off week or feeling overwhelmed as you get the hang of tracking, taking a little extra time to set yourself up for a good week can make all the difference.

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Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan

RECIPE: CROCK-POT SHREDDED CHICKEN

This shredded chicken is one of my go-to batch prep recipes because it is so quick and easy to make and can be prepared on Sunday to last you a whole week of meals. You can use it in salads or wraps for lunches or add it to any dinner recipe that calls for chicken.

You can find this recipe, along with 6 different dinners and lunches that use this shredded chicken as the main ingredient, in the Everyday Macros Cookbook located inside The Good Stuff.

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THANKSGIVING MEAL HACKS

When you’re tracking your macros and you have goals that you’re chasing down, eating in social settings inevitably brings about a bit of anxiety. Now, let’s talk about a family dinner, specifically a holiday family dinner, that’s centered around eating. How do you approach this kind of meal with some semblance of balance and mindfulness?

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