Macro Guides & Resources

Learn how to calculate your macros, track food accurately, troubleshoot plateaus, and know when your numbers need to change.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Tracking Macros

Learn how to set your numbers, weigh and log food, handle restaurant meals, and build a tracking routine you can actually maintain.

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Macro & calorie calculators

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Best Macro Tracking Apps

Compare the tools people use to log food, monitor macros, and stay consistent.

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GLP-1 nutrition

How to Set Macros on a GLP-1

Prioritize protein, calories, and nutrition structure while appetite is lower.

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Weight loss

Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn’t Working

Work through the most common reasons progress stalls before cutting calories again.

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IIFYM Vs Meal Plans

September 30, 2019 Anthony Collova
This article is going to upset a lot of people, as there is no clear definition for a meal plan…
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Keto vs Macro: Which Is Superior?

September 30, 2019 Anthony Collova
There are hundreds of dietary alternatives out there. From Paleo dieters to Atkins followers, all promise weight loss and a…
7 Min Reading Read
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Why Most Coaches Cannot Train Natural Lifters

September 30, 2019 Anthony Collova
Why Most Coaches Cannot Train Natural Lifters and/or Non-Elites EfficientlyArticle by Russell Taylor of Taylored Physiques The reason I wrote this…
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How Do I Exchange My Macros?

September 30, 2019 Anthony Collova
For those who want to eat more of a certain macronutrient in lieu of another. For instance, a person with…
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50 Workout Songs for Cardio

September 30, 2019 Anthony Collova
Whether you hate or love doing cardio, you'll need great music to get it done. Here's our cardio workout playlist!
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BMR vs RMR | Here’s Your Answer!

September 30, 2019 Anthony Collova
What is BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)? Your body needs energy in the form of calories to function normally. Each minute…
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