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).
I recently found you about 1 month ago and have been doing your exercises 5xs a week. You are so helpful and I just wanted to thank you. I’m a bit overwhelmed with all of the exercises trying to put them together into a weekly routine. Would you be willing to do a video on weekly routines that target all body muscles? Realistically a person who strength trains 3-4 times a week. There aren’t any videos on this. Just videos on individual exercises or muscle groups. This would be really helpful. You already have the ones for daily stretches which is great. It would just be helpful to have a full weekly routine of strength training and we can switch it up with some of the exercises you’ve already taught us from other videos you’ve made. Please consider this and thanks again for helping us become healthy!
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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
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!!
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!
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.
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.
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?
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!
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 ?
If you're just starting know that you can do it. Redefining Strength is correct when she recommends beginning by tracking your protein. Drink water because that will help you digest and absorb nutrients. When I started it took me a month to be able to comfortably eat my protein macros from food (not overly relying on protein powder or bars). I'm lifting heavy so am focused on muscle building. As others have commented, I thought I was eating well, enough protein etc. before, but my nutrition is much more satisfying and manageable now. I feel great and wish I had understood how to eat this way earlier. And do measure. I don't use "cups, teaspoons, tablespoons" anymore. I just go by weight. For me, tracking my macros was the main component that helped me to lose 8" off my waist as a woman over 40.
I totally agree that tracking macros can be frustrating, and it’s best to tweak a little at a time. I tried to jump right in to a 40% protein ratio and was completely unprepared for how hard it is to get protein up that high! In fact I still usually can only get to 20% even eating good protein sources in every meal. I pretty much think getting 40% of your macros from protein has to be a myth. No idea how anyone does it!
@@sandrahernandez6109 no, I gave up. I think it’s probably easier if you’re not trying to loose weight too. You basically can’t eat ANY fat, and all the images she shows of the grilled salmon with the rice and the broccoli are bogus. You can’t eat any rice or grains or your carbs will be too high. I did find that adding collagen powder to my coffee in the morning helped. Actually protein powder in general is really helpful, but forget trying to do it with natural/whole protein sources.
Egg whites are 100% protein and very low calorie and filling. 1.5 cups if scrambled egg whites with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese is super filling. You can even add in low carb veggies like mushrooms or zuchinni. It makes for a filling meal for me almost daily!!
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!
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.
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.
I have just started but whether it is Keto or something else, it is a much better idea to follow recipes which are already created. There are a million so the chance of you not finding something you like is next to zero. The advantage is, as you change your diet, it is likely the things that you are used to eating won't work, and online recipes not only provide you with great tasting meals that will help you towards your goals, they come with macros provided.
It's a pain but what I do is add up all the calories for all the ingredients that go into the recipe. Usually my family eats it all in similar portion sizes. So I take the meal calories (and macros) and divide by the number in my family.
I use the cronometer app (the free version), it has a recipe builder that gives you a nutrition label for your recipe. It's not 100 percent accurate, but it doesn't have to be in order to provide some benefits.
Love your technical info and attention to detail. The education you provide is always impactful and truly helpful for those of us that want to understand the why and how.
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.
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.
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 was going to write this verbatim and thought I would look to see if anyone else has the same question. My body is changing! I also wonder if she could address homemade meals that have lots of ingredients. This gets difficult to track.
Thank you! Love you're embracing those changes! So I use myfitnesspal with my clients in my programs and I have to admit have clients using a ton of different protein powders based on dietary preference and taste preference. I personally use this one - www.amazon.com/dp/B002N6F2UW?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzredefi00-20&creativeASIN=B002N6F2UW&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.14WVOZ54ZN4LT&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
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!
Excellent video both content and production quality. Agree that you can manage if you measure because there’s deception in perception. Thanks for sharing.
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.
I know that it is probably such a small detail, but I love you for using plant based and not vegan when talking about nutrition and macros. Because veganism isnt about what we eat - sure you just dont eat some foods, but it isnt for health or something that has something to do with you. Its for animals and about not causing harm. Plant base on the other hand talks only about food. So as I said - love ya for this little detail. Also for saying that we can have problems with protein intake not just on a plant based diet but even on carnivore diet. ❤️💕
Ok- when I start tracking o won’t eat because I don’t want to take time to track. Any suggestions? I think I get frustrated with having to log it in- could I just write it down?
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.
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’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!)
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.
I went vegan for 7 weeks and gained 6 lbs. My nutritionist said it was from lack of protein which slowed down my metabolism. I like your suggestion to track everything that you're eating and then make adjustments. It does seem tedious. But I need to know exactly what I'm eating so that I can make adjustments and corrections. Is there a certain app that you'd recommend? Btw, tell Kiwi and Sushi hi!🙂🐶
It is tedious to start. And annoying because it's new and there is a learning curve. But better to know what you're doing to adjust than not to know! And no matter your dietary preference, you can get sufficient protein to reach your goals. So make sure to do what makes you feel best! And the app shown most is My Fitness Pal. Ryan though likes LoseIt. And Kiwi and Sushi say HI!
I was really surprised to see 300+ calories each morning for milk in my coffee. No sugar or sweeteners, just milk. Tracking macros has been fun and easy!
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!
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!
How do we track foods that we do not know the nutrition info? Like foods that we don't make ourselves and those that do not come with nutrition info? Are we supposed to be super strict and decline foods offered to us if we dont know what's in them?
Thanks Cori for your wonderful videos. I’ve started tracking macros based on your suggestions and have been able to get 110g of protein with my vegetarian diet. I have recently noticed that if I hit my protein goals, I am not too hungry and can’t hit my daily calorie intake , time to redo my calorie and macros? I have been working on lower or balanced carbs too. Seeing some body comp changes (I hate the scale) and lifting more weights and hitting the punch bag harder. Any advice is helpful. Thanks 😊
So glad the videos help! Just make sure you are eating enough to build and not under fueling as you go. Sometimes we do have to retrain our body to eat more. But love you're tracking and slowly adjusting! Keep it up! Great job! It may be time to focus not only on protein but those full ratios and how you adjust them to your workouts, while working to increase calories even to keep promoting recomp!
Thank you again, retraining to eat has been a challenge especially since I’ve trained before to go hungry(intermittent fasting) BUT I do see a big difference even though it has been a couple weeks only. I tend to eat more fat , so I’m not worried about not fully hitting carbs, I also have been good with getting 125g of protein more of less. I’ve been making sure to hit my overall calories. Protein is so important, it helps me not crave for sugar. My weight has been stable for these few weeks which is a huge deal! Will keep working on my gains. 😀🏋️♀️ FYI, I only eat home made whole food stuff for 95% of the time (including bread made by my partner), on purpose. I love cooking 🧑🍳
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.
When the student is ready the teacher will appear. Thank you for all the knowledge you provide.🙏
I’m a Doctor; I just started following you and I’m impressed. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks!
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!
I recently found you about 1 month ago and have been doing your exercises 5xs a week. You are so helpful and I just wanted to thank you. I’m a bit overwhelmed with all of the exercises trying to put them together into a weekly routine. Would you be willing to do a video on weekly routines that target all body muscles? Realistically a person who strength trains 3-4 times a week. There aren’t any videos on this. Just videos on individual exercises or muscle groups. This would be really helpful. You already have the ones for daily stretches which is great. It would just be helpful to have a full weekly routine of strength training and we can switch it up with some of the exercises you’ve already taught us from other videos you’ve made. Please consider this and thanks again for helping us become healthy!
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 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 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 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?
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!
Your channel has everything anyone needs to get in shape. Period. Thank you!
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
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!!
‘What you measure, you can manage...’
Empowering!
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!
Great info! Tracking also helped me find tasty alternatives such as pickles, salsa, mustard etc. to make my tuned-in meals more tasty.
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.
Mistake 1: Not tweaking what you are currently doing 2:57
Mistake 2: Not putting protein first 4:11
Mistake 3: Not tracking everything 5:38
In the harvard healthy eating plate I don’t see protein first
@@starmanjesus5679 that Harvard healthy plate thing is BS
Thank you sooooo much for clarifying this info as I am just starting to "track it all".
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You’re a living example of positive results ❤️ Thank you for sharing ❤️
xx 🚒 Jesse 💪
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.
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?
This girl is speaking my language 😭😭😭 tweaking not restricting ♥️
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!
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 ?
Great video. Love the way you broke it down TY
If you're just starting know that you can do it. Redefining Strength is correct when she recommends beginning by tracking your protein. Drink water because that will help you digest and absorb nutrients. When I started it took me a month to be able to comfortably eat my protein macros from food (not overly relying on protein powder or bars). I'm lifting heavy so am focused on muscle building. As others have commented, I thought I was eating well, enough protein etc. before, but my nutrition is much more satisfying and manageable now. I feel great and wish I had understood how to eat this way earlier. And do measure. I don't use "cups, teaspoons, tablespoons" anymore. I just go by weight. For me, tracking my macros was the main component that helped me to lose 8" off my waist as a woman over 40.
I totally agree that tracking macros can be frustrating, and it’s best to tweak a little at a time. I tried to jump right in to a 40% protein ratio and was completely unprepared for how hard it is to get protein up that high! In fact I still usually can only get to 20% even eating good protein sources in every meal. I pretty much think getting 40% of your macros from protein has to be a myth. No idea how anyone does it!
Really I thought I was the only one, I'm like how do I eat All these protein.. how you gotten any closer?
@@sandrahernandez6109 no, I gave up. I think it’s probably easier if you’re not trying to loose weight too. You basically can’t eat ANY fat, and all the images she shows of the grilled salmon with the rice and the broccoli are bogus. You can’t eat any rice or grains or your carbs will be too high. I did find that adding collagen powder to my coffee in the morning helped. Actually protein powder in general is really helpful, but forget trying to do it with natural/whole protein sources.
@@HeatherFonseca oh collagen powder thank you for that suggestion !! And keep going I'm sure you have come a long way!
Egg whites are 100% protein and very low calorie and filling. 1.5 cups if scrambled egg whites with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese is super filling. You can even add in low carb veggies like mushrooms or zuchinni. It makes for a filling meal for me almost daily!!
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
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!
Those abs 🤯😍
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!
This is fabulous! I'm saving this for my PT clients to watch, you nailed it 💪💜
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.
I have just started but whether it is Keto or something else, it is a much better idea to follow recipes which are already created. There are a million so the chance of you not finding something you like is next to zero. The advantage is, as you change your diet, it is likely the things that you are used to eating won't work, and online recipes not only provide you with great tasting meals that will help you towards your goals, they come with macros provided.
Thank you for this video. ☺️
Is pea protein isolate a good protein powder?
my only trouble with the tracking is that i cook homemade and its really hard to get the measurements exact once everything is mixed together.
It's a pain but what I do is add up all the calories for all the ingredients that go into the recipe. Usually my family eats it all in similar portion sizes. So I take the meal calories (and macros) and divide by the number in my family.
I use the cronometer app (the free version), it has a recipe builder that gives you a nutrition label for your recipe. It's not 100 percent accurate, but it doesn't have to be in order to provide some benefits.
On MyFitnessPal you can create recipes and plug in how many servings it creates. It makes things super easy.
Valuable advice as usual but I gotta say, I love the dramatizations! Cori! Funny.
Thanks for this Cori…can you suggest a tracker that you like? Any suggestions o Newhart to look for?
Love your technical info and attention to detail. The education you provide is always impactful and truly helpful for those of us that want to understand the why and how.
I can always count on you to give the important facts! Love your channel!
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.
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.
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 :-)
Love your videos. Been learning a lot from you and this is one topic I've been looking into further. Thanks for posting!
5 seconds into the video! And automatically subscribed! This was so informative
Would 40p, 30c, 30f work for someone that wants to lose fat at 40? Recommendations?
What app are you using to track in this video?
You mentioned menopause and macros.. where can I find info on that? I’m dealing with a totally different body now and want to target it right.
I was going to write this verbatim and thought I would look to see if anyone else has the same question. My body is changing!
I also wonder if she could address homemade meals that have lots of ingredients. This gets difficult to track.
What macro tracker, protein powder do you recommend. I'm 70 years young and learning to change up my life. Love your website.
Thank you! Love you're embracing those changes! So I use myfitnesspal with my clients in my programs and I have to admit have clients using a ton of different protein powders based on dietary preference and taste preference. I personally use this one - www.amazon.com/dp/B002N6F2UW?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzredefi00-20&creativeASIN=B002N6F2UW&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.14WVOZ54ZN4LT&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
What was that app you were using to track your macros?
I use My Fitness Pal personally and with my clients.
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thanks for the prompt reply.
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!
I am just learning about Macros. This information is really helpful! Thank you.
No dislikes squad! Great advice :)
Excellent video both content and production quality. Agree that you can manage if you measure because there’s deception in perception.
Thanks for sharing.
The ideas here are really helpful to a beginner - one thing at a time especially when coming from a WW mentality of tracking points.
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.
I know that it is probably such a small detail, but I love you for using plant based and not vegan when talking about nutrition and macros. Because veganism isnt about what we eat - sure you just dont eat some foods, but it isnt for health or something that has something to do with you. Its for animals and about not causing harm. Plant base on the other hand talks only about food. So as I said - love ya for this little detail. Also for saying that we can have problems with protein intake not just on a plant based diet but even on carnivore diet. ❤️💕
Ok- when I start tracking o won’t eat because I don’t want to take time to track. Any suggestions? I think I get frustrated with having to log it in- could I just write it down?
Great information with an easy approach for the average body. So glad to have found you.
My new favorite channel!!!
Cori
How do you feel about intermittent fasting and macros
Great video! Which app do you recommend for tracking? Thanks!
I use My Fitness Pal personally and with most of my clients.
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thanks!
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.
Thanks for this video. How can we find out what are the best macro ratios?
What's the tracking app you are using?
It looks like MyFitnessPal
Yes, it’s MyFitnessPal app.
Most shots are of my fitness pal. Ryan likes LoseIt though so one clip is of that.
THANK YOU for such excellent information!!!
I enjoy your videos and you speak the truth about many things, can you tell me what tracker you use? Thanks
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 😁).
what app are you using for tracking?
Just what i needed Thanks a lot my Dear , as usual you are the best
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!)
Great informative videos! Very helpful and motivating.
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.
I went vegan for 7 weeks and gained 6 lbs. My nutritionist said it was from lack of protein which slowed down my metabolism. I like your suggestion to track everything that you're eating and then make adjustments. It does seem tedious. But I need to know exactly what I'm eating so that I can make adjustments and corrections. Is there a certain app that you'd recommend? Btw, tell Kiwi and Sushi hi!🙂🐶
It is tedious to start. And annoying because it's new and there is a learning curve. But better to know what you're doing to adjust than not to know! And no matter your dietary preference, you can get sufficient protein to reach your goals. So make sure to do what makes you feel best! And the app shown most is My Fitness Pal. Ryan though likes LoseIt. And Kiwi and Sushi say HI!
Thanks so much for doing this. This makes understanding macros better.
Is it important to eat pre workout or can you workout fasted when your object is muscle development?
What tracking apps do you recommend?
What macro tracker do you recommend?
Do you recommend measuring raw ingredients (before cooking) or directly measuring after cooking works too?
How do you track a recipe in a book do you scan every item separately? thanks for the great content.
Hi.... my i ask what the macro break down is for losing fat (losing weight)
This is my best favourite youtube channel. can you make a video about biceps moves and chest moves and thanks 😊
Excellent video. Thanks
I see in your video you have a macro tracker app on your phone...just curious about what the app is called?
I don’t know how to log recipes! Not everything I eat is just meat and veggies! Any suggestions?
I would appreciate a recommendation for a good macro tracker.
But - *HOW* do we know what our macro ratios should be? What amount of calories? Do we just start with a 40/30/30 macro ratio no matter of goal?
Which app would you recommend using to track macros?
I like My Fitness Pal but partly because I've used it forever. Ryan likes LoseIt.
I was really surprised to see 300+ calories each morning for milk in my coffee. No sugar or sweeteners, just milk. Tracking macros has been fun and easy!
Hi, if you're carb macro is set too low and you're hitting your macros and daily calories, can this inhibit fat loss?
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 have a video on how to track?
Thank you for being so encouraging.
any tips for students?
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!
How do we track foods that we do not know the nutrition info? Like foods that we don't make ourselves and those that do not come with nutrition info? Are we supposed to be super strict and decline foods offered to us if we dont know what's in them?
Thanks Cori for your wonderful videos. I’ve started tracking macros based on your suggestions and have been able to get 110g of protein with my vegetarian diet. I have recently noticed that if I hit my protein goals, I am not too hungry and can’t hit my daily calorie intake , time to redo my calorie and macros? I have been working on lower or balanced carbs too. Seeing some body comp changes (I hate the scale) and lifting more weights and hitting the punch bag harder. Any advice is helpful. Thanks 😊
So glad the videos help! Just make sure you are eating enough to build and not under fueling as you go. Sometimes we do have to retrain our body to eat more. But love you're tracking and slowly adjusting! Keep it up! Great job! It may be time to focus not only on protein but those full ratios and how you adjust them to your workouts, while working to increase calories even to keep promoting recomp!
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you so much for your input. I’ll work on it 😅 and please keep up the great work. ❤️🙏🏽
Thank you again, retraining to eat has been a challenge especially since I’ve trained before to go hungry(intermittent fasting) BUT I do see a big difference even though it has been a couple weeks only. I tend to eat more fat , so I’m not worried about not fully hitting carbs, I also have been good with getting 125g of protein more of less. I’ve been making sure to hit my overall calories. Protein is so important, it helps me not crave for sugar. My weight has been stable for these few weeks which is a huge deal! Will keep working on my gains. 😀🏋️♀️
FYI, I only eat home made whole food stuff for 95% of the time (including bread made by my partner), on purpose. I love cooking 🧑🍳
Great info and appreciate your input a lot. Should I track my veggies and greens too? Please help
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.
Which tracking app do you use?