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Your Guide to Your First Week of Tracking
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Have you ever found yourself struggling to string together a couple of days of tracking, or simply starting over a lot once you do get going? You’re definitely not alone.
Getting started with macro tracking is often the hardest part, so today we are taking things back to the basics. In this episode, I've taken the complex topic of getting started tracking macros, and distilled it into an easy-to-understand guide.
I’ll break it all down by walking you through some things you should do before you start your first week, and then what your first week of tracking might look like. I also share some of my top tips for grocery shopping to help you maintain a macro-balanced diet. Plus, I talk about the tools of the trade – tracking apps and food scales – and how they can enhance the accuracy of your macro tracking efforts. If you’re ready to gain some traction on your macro tracking journey, tune in to hear about:
- (1:48) Steps to help you prepare for your first week of tracking
- (7:00) Walking you through the process and common stumbling blocks of your first week of tracking macros
- (13:00) What to do when meals are out of your control
- (17:45) Tips on grocery shopping with macros in mind
- (22:50) The importance of embracing macro tracking as a learning process
Remember, macro tracking isn't just about hitting your numbers perfectly; it's about understanding your body's needs and fueling it correctly. So, grab your food scale, download your favorite tracking app, and let's get started on this journey to a balanced diet and a healthier you!
Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to get more advice for reaching your health goals with a macros approach.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Episode 11: Crunching the Numbers: Navigating Macro Calculators and Dietitian Services
Episode 20: Mastering PFC: Your Guide to Balanced Meals and Easy Macro Tracking
DIY Macros Guide - Follow this free guide to set your own macros so you can start eating to your needs ASAP!
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