Macro Tracking For Beginners - 3 Macro Tracking Mistakes
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
- Macro Tracking For Beginners - 3 Macro Tracking Mistakes
Counting or tracking macros is overwhelming. It’s intimidating. It’s hard. It’s annoying. It’s boring. It’s tedious.
It’s really sucky to start.
But it’s also the best way to get results efficiently while learning how to create a sustainable lifestyle balance so you can adjust your nutrition even as your needs and goals change over time.
If you truly want to understand your own diet?
You need to start tracking macros.
Because I know it can be a super hard and frustrating change to make, I wanted to share 3 common mistakes I see people starting out making and what you should do instead.
But first a bit on what macros actually are and why tracking isn’t the restrictive thing we can often make it out to be.
00:00 - Macro Mistakes Beginner Make
00:46- What Are Macros?
01:32 - Is tracking Obsessive?
03:00 - Mistake #1
04:12 - Mistake #2
05:40 - Mistake #3
Which Macro Ratio is Right For you?
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I am a prime example of not tracking the spoonfuls of peanut butter that I don't want to count 😆. Thanks for giving me the kick in the pants I needed to admit that to myself! I'm sure my untracked 10pm peanut butter habit will eventually catch up to me if I don't track-n-tweak. Thanks again for jump-starting my introspection!
Great video. Love the way you broke it down TY
Thank you sooooo much for clarifying this info as I am just starting to "track it all".
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Great info. I used to track but not macros. It was truly brutal. Lost a huge amount of fat, but I was emotionally driven.
Went through this cycle a total of three times. The last time I lost mass as well. I’m maintaining so far.
I’m going to macro manage. Thank you for the education.
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Excellent video both content and production quality. Agree that you can manage if you measure because there’s deception in perception.
Thanks for sharing.
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Just what i needed Thanks a lot my Dear , as usual you are the best
Great information with an easy approach for the average body. So glad to have found you.
Thanks so much for doing this. This makes understanding macros better.
Great informative videos! Very helpful and motivating.
Thanks for a great video. I've never tracked my MACROS, but I'm really going to try now, considering I am in my 50s and really want to get in my best shape, rather than okay shape. I've realized as you get in your 50s, what you eat MAKES THE MOST DIFFERENCE in your conditioning and shape. There is no more being able to out exercise a bad diet. Ughhhh!!! 😫 😩 🥺 😢 😭
I have been so interested in starting to "track my macros"... I read about it, watch videos... but for some reason I'm completely overwhelmed as to how to start doing it 😔 I've recently lost 25 lbs by cutting out carbs, but I've hit a plateau. I love working out but I know my diet needs help. I'm so happy I found your channel because I'm sure I will learn a lot from it. Thanks in advance xo
Thank you for being so encouraging.
Great explanation. Thank you! I started tracking macros one month ago, and it takes a lot of effort to correctly do it. I struggle with meeting the protein requirements, but I'll focus now on it. It was a good advice.
Think small tweaks! Sometimes it's one more ounce of something. Or even a slight change in exact ingredients like adding in quinoa instead of rice!
I thank you for all the info you provided us just on time, I'm going to find me a scale for it
Just want to thank you. My eating habits (unconscious grazer and a dude bad with portions here, lol) have been one of my biggest struggles and I think the linchpin of change I've been fighting against for years. I started asking my wife questions because she has been hitting many of her goals and she started pointing me toward content like yours and some of your videos and wow, im jist beginning to realize jist how much I didn't know. My goal is not to calorie count but instead to hit the right mix of nutrients I need to turn the exercise I do into the body composition I want. And even here at the beginning I'm realizing just how badly I've been balancing carbs and protein. I look forward to your information adding to the tools I use and jist wanted tonsay thank you!
Great info! Tracking also helped me find tasty alternatives such as pickles, salsa, mustard etc. to make my tuned-in meals more tasty.
I am just learning about Macros. This information is really helpful! Thank you.
5 seconds into the video! And automatically subscribed! This was so informative
As you said in the video tracking calories is tedious but it is one of the most effective way to keep your weight in check. Every time I have stopped doing it my body has changed inspite of being active. I wholeheartedly agree with this approach. It is a game changer!!
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Tracking helps me maintain and restrain. I prioritize protein, which until I started tracking macros I didn't realize I was probably under-consuming protein for a long time. I also find tracking also keeps me accountable. It can also be a good way to consciously recognize the difference between wanting to eat more and needing to eat more. Finally, I think tracking is a great way to understand the quality of food you eat. There are a lot of really tasty foods out there that provide very little in terms of nutrition at the cost of high calories. For me, it's just not worth eating some of those things (or, having them in small quantities).
YES! It's truly that accountability and focus that it provides so you can eat according to your needs and goals even as they change over time!
Im excited to get going w/tracking. Once I stopped competing, I cannot get just a measly 7 lbs. off. I'm gonna have to dial in my diet. Thanks for the motivation - I bought a food scale - I'm on my way!
Omg I love this video! My husband is a macro coach and I just told him I was so frustrated cause when im hungry it takes to long to track..lol and wanted to give up and yes im that sneaky snacker that didn't track the quick snacks when I know good and well I was still eating it...lol. Thanks for video and im about to make my husband proud.
:-) You can do it! And focus on planning ahead a bit. I love to snack too and will even PLAN IN some snacks knowing I like them!
Excellent video. Thanks
‘What you measure, you can manage...’
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Hi… Thanks so much for pricing this content ! Super helpful , I have two questions …
1. Do you weigh your food before or after cooking -
2. What do you do when eating out ? What’s the best way to measure outside food ?
I needed this video today! I’m starting Weight Watchers (again) which is basically rooted in the concept of tracking food intake. It’s so hard not to feel like giving up when you blow through your daily point allotment by 2pm. This video reminds me that we have to know where we are to know where we are going. Tomorrow I will know better and try to put more time between my carb based foods. Progress not perfection!
YES! Sometimes just logging what happens in the day allows us to learn for the next time and even recognize pitfalls better or ways we can better plan ahead!
Valuable advice as usual but I gotta say, I love the dramatizations! Cori! Funny.
Those abs 🤯😍
This was very helpful!
Thank you so much! I’ve tried counting macros and get so overwhelmed every time. Thank you for breaking it down.
Same. It’s so overwhelming and discouraging
that was fun and honest :) thank you
Great advice 👍
A good way to explain it thank you.
Thanks. This was helpful. I’m just starting to track macros for muscle building. Not fat loss which means I need to consume more. And you are right, this is what I struggles with the most. Easy enough to shove some sweet potato or berries down my gob and have the carbs covered. Protein was harder. So I’m taking your advice and really concentrating on the protein this week and not worrying so much about the carbs and try to keep the fats from getting over extended.
Your dramatizations are hilarious. lol I made mistake #2 when I first tried tracking my macros. I quick out of frustration like you mention. The second time around I totally focused on protein first and, you're right, it was so much more manageable!! Now I'm able to hit all my macros almost consistently. So thankful for the information you put out.
Great info and appreciate your input a lot. Should I track my veggies and greens too? Please help
Great video!
THANK YOU SO MUCH !
Thank you!
You are so entertaining! Love this, especially your acting! Super cute! Even though I don’t like to track macros, you’re absolutely right. I have to do better.
hehe thanks! Glad it helps!
Yes! I love the b-roll dramatizations and of course, the pups at the end. Kiwi and Sushi. The cutest!
Brilliant channel 😊
I almost commented 'where are the fur babies' then they appeared! This was a terrific video, really needed that protein reminder, especially your comment on how as we age we need it more. I definitely tend to forget that. Thank you thank you!! Love your videos so much
I'm so glad it helped Debbie! And Sushi and Kiwi are the stars! Have to include them always :-)
You are so good at what you do.
This girl is speaking my language 😭😭😭 tweaking not restricting ♥️
Very helpful video, thank you! I have a question on one of your suggestions. You recommend trying to hit your protein numbers as an early goal. Are you referring to a number of protein grams per day to try to achieve? Because if I keep eating protein that also has some fat (as an example) my ratios will still be off. I may eventually eat the right number of grams of protein but it likely will be less than the 40% protein I needed to achieve. I’ve been monkeying around in LoseIt! and the ratios have been tricky based on the recipes I’m currently eating. (Sorry...I like math 😁).
I used to see macro tracking as boring and restrictive but I recently had a click moment where I realised that tracking can actually be fun. Just like I used to hate cardio but now Ive came to love it.
That’s me- but I’m at the point of not liking it- how did you track it and come to like it?
Thank you for this video. ☺️
Is pea protein isolate a good protein powder?
Thanks for this video. How can we find out what are the best macro ratios?
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Hhaha love the dramatizations 😅😅 great video. Thank you
I enjoy your videos and you speak the truth about many things, can you tell me what tracker you use? Thanks
Thanks for this Cori…can you suggest a tracker that you like? Any suggestions o Newhart to look for?
Soooo helplful.
I’m going through the menopause. I would love some more info on achieving goals on this. What macros are best? I tried squats and lunges but I increased in size even more. I’m putting weight on without changing anything around hips, gluten and abs. Does HRT help?
All I can say is thank you so much 😊
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Excellent video and spot on! I have used macro tracking for several years now and have had excellent results in achieving my goals! I do not find it inconvenient or a hassle but I built up the habit over a long time.
I do keep in mind that tracking is not perfectly precise. Both food labels, and the specific caloric and macro content of an item of food by weight are only an estimate. Even with the margin of error tracking is substantially more accurate than going by visual guesstimate.
I mostly cook and prepare my own food, if I do eat out though I know that I stuck to my plan on the days prior, and will go back to it tomorrow!
I think the key thing is just to be consistent in how YOU do it. There is definitely deviation in everything but by doing it consistently at least we can tweak what our data is! And by weighing and measuring to start, you start to have a better visual of true portions to keep you on track even when you do eat out. All a learning process!
Once I started tracking my macros with meal prepping and measuring, my body change has been so dramatic. I could not believe what I was putting into my body was that far off of good nutrition. The milk and protein bars with the lack of veggies (even though I love them) created such an poor balance.
Great body! Luv your videos, how do I track my macros & I need to buy a scale order for me to keep track right? Thanks for sharing your knowledge about fitness🙏🏻
I would start by weighing or measuring your food. Could be measuring cups or teaspoons. redefiningstrength.com/the-beginners-guide-to-macros/
Love this! I signed up for your macro program but I still find it difficult to hit the macro for protein without incorporating protein powder. What are your big protein gotos to hit the daily protein target.
Siggi's greek yogurt is amazing, eating more chicken breasts - I bake chicken and then portion out more during the week for the meals with chicken, adding more to a meal - canned tuna and chicken. I have also added a lot more fish in my diet, especially salmon. Also look into stuff like Kodiak cake muffins, they are great for a little extra boost of protein, but also satisfy my sweet tooth. I add butter to those as well, to get my fat macros up.
Great video.
Glad it helps!
Thanks
The ideas here are really helpful to a beginner - one thing at a time especially when coming from a WW mentality of tracking points.
No dislikes squad! Great advice :)
Thank you for all your videos, they're so educational.
Wanted to let you know there's a typo on the 1st page of Shred Ratio...FASTER RESUTS 😕
Glad the videos help!
How do you track a recipe in a book do you scan every item separately? thanks for the great content.
I’m really keen to start tracking, particularly as I think it will shock me when I see that my ‘healthy’ diet I think I eat is nothing like it!
Do you have any tracking apps that you particularly use or recommend?
Many thanks (and for all your videos!)
I’d appreciate your tweak on macros for a 57 yo fit menopausal woman - former cardio addict and now doing your strength workouts and more yoga. 😊
Argh I kinda slid off the tracking wagon after a 12 d streak. I ate healthy. But I went r ight back to grabbing bites and licks of all the food I was preparing over the weekend so I know calories and macros weren't air tight. Back to it today!
Awesome vid. Do you use protein supplement to hit your macros? If so do you recommend a brand please 🙏
I do use a protein powder out of ease. I don't always and haven't always but find I enjoy it in some protein treats and even as a quick option because I'm honestly lazy. And...well..shameless plug but now that I have mine own I prefer it.
Redefining Supplements: www.redefiningsupplements.com?sl=youtube
I do also enjoy Dymatize and it was what I only used prior. (Yes that is an affiliate link being 100% honest because I have it in my Amazon shop to find easily haha)
Dymatize: www.amazon.com/dp/B01IB87V72?ref=exp_redefiningstrength_dp_vv_d
Why would my fitness pal barcode reader information be off compared to the nutrition label calculated by pencil and paper? Should I trust the barcode scanner? One item had my carbs doubled another item did not give me full credit for total protein and another item gave me too much credit for protein, thoughts? Channels awesome by the way!! And happy new year!!
What is the app you are using to track your macros? Great video!
Hey Cori, I have a question regarding Mistake #3.
I'm a nursery school teacher (working with children in the age of 0-6 years) from Germany and I want to improve my eating habits/ diet. My Job requires from me to eat every day (5 Days a week) with the Kids in the facility. We get or meals by an external caterer so it is hard to track the amount of food as well as the contained macros of each meal. I wondert if you have an idea how I can solve this issue of mine?
I love your supportive and informative content!
Do you recommend measuring raw ingredients (before cooking) or directly measuring after cooking works too?
I’m a field service technician, my job requires that I travel all of the time. Because I travel so much balancing my diet and trying is extremely difficult. I’m constantly shifting and adjusting my diet and routine which isn’t helping my cause. I’ve recently purchased a set of resistance bands and a jump rope so I can train anywhere, I have a select tech kettlebell at home that I use religiously but it’s still not the same as having a regimented diet and workout program. Do you have any suggestions for people like me who live on the go? Any advice would be extremely helpful. I already use kettlebell workouts which are great but I need something for the road.
haay gurrl
what is that appliance you are cooking the fish on/in??
awesome content!
The air fryer and yes it is amazing!
Redefining Strength
kthnx
HI Cori...Just found you about a month ago...LOVE the videos and your attention to detail and knowledge! Where or WHERE can I find your book on macros?? I have looked everywhere.
Thanks Jody! You can learn more about it at themacrohacks.com
@@redefiningstrengthOC HI Cori....thank you for the quick reply...is the book available for purchase without the program? Your videos are very educational and enough for me to be on track but, I think the book and nutrition info is where I need the help at this time. I am at my goal weight...now I just want to stay on track. I have been using my fitness pal for awhile and love it. Jody
Please send me the link of your cook book that I can uses with my Fitness pal!
I use to feel like counting my MACROS was like being controlled but it’s me taking control and with my attitude adjustment I have done well! Thank you so much for mains a difference in my life!
AW YAY! So proud of you Amelia! The RS Cookbook collection? Here's the link! In one of my other videos I show one from the Lazy Kitchen...as...well...I like being lazy with meal prep haha rschef.com/recipes?sl=youtube
I don't really "count or track" my daily food (macro) intake.
I just watch out what i eat (choosing heathier options).
And eat less (not over-indulge).😁😁😁😁
Great content as always Cori!👍👊💪
That's awesome William. Sounds like you know your portions and have listened to your body!
Great video! Which app do you recommend for tracking? Thanks!
I use My Fitness Pal personally and with most of my clients.
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thanks!
Cori
How do you feel about intermittent fasting and macros
Hi Cori..are you well? What is the name of the app you are using in this video? I am ready to begin tracking what I consume more consistently..and a few of the apps I've experimented seem inadequate. Thanks and be well.
Ok, what's that cool-neato app that you're using to scan the bar codes etc.?
What was that container that you showed that says “yours”?
You look great in swimming-suit! I honestly haven´t count macros, ever but I will start doing it since maybe that´s where my Achille´s tendon is in my battle against the bulge! I must ask: Will tracking everything eventually end? What I mean is if when I reach my target weight, will I still have to register everything I eat, forever?
I told chatGPT to tell me the total calories, protein, fat, and carbs from a recent meal. I told it the ingredients and grams of each.
It did it.
I then asked it if it was a good keto meal, and it suggested that there could be more fiber and that there was probably too much salt.
what app are you using for tracking?
I tracked my food intake rigorously for a couple of years. But I forgot too often about the simple 'protein first approach'. I remained lean as hell, but muscle mass-wise, progress was way better when I just stuffed myself with high protein food, while cutting myself a little slack here & there. 😉
All about finding that balance and prioritizing one focus!
Hi. I'm 52, male, and I truly want to shrink the subcutaneous belly fat, to fit comfortably in a size 36 pant. I was able to shrink down the visceral belly fat around my waist. I am active with housecleaning, trips to the supermarket, daily walks, and stretching. I use hills to walk on several days a week. I have abstained from any upper body exercises because of an injury and fatigue in my shoulders. Protein is my main source of food; however, I do not consume any protein calories from shakes or drinks. What portion of macros would you recommend? Thank you for your time.