Episode 34: How Strict Should You Be When Tracking Macros?

This Podcast Fits Your Macros

Coach Caileen and Coach Ry discuss the importance of tracking your food accurately. They cover everything from tracking greens, and the difference between cooked and uncooked measurements, to the impact of processed foods on progress, and the challenges of eating out at restaurants. They emphasize the need to prioritize goals and make choices that align with those goals.

Key Points:

• Track condiments, sauces, oils, and sneaky snacks to accurately count your macros.
• Don't neglect tracking greens and vegetables, as they do contribute to your overall calorie intake.
• Not tracking these items can hinder progress and prevent you from achieving optimal results.
• Being strict with tracking is essential for reaching your goals and staying on track. Tracking greens is important for overall health and progress towards nutrition goals.
• Understanding the difference between cooked and uncooked measurements can help with accurate tracking.
• Processed foods can hinder progress and should be minimized or avoided.
• Eating out at restaurants can be challenging, and it's important to prioritize goals and make choices that align with those goals.
• Tools like food scales and portable microwaves can be helpful for tracking and staying on track.

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction and Technical Difficulties

12:06 - Chapter 1: Don't Forget to Track Condiments and Sneaky Snacks

28:12 - The Importance of Tracking Greens

38:56 - Challenges of Eating Out at Restaurants

45:45 - Prioritizing Goals and Making Choices

56:54 - Tools for Tracking and Staying on Track