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Honest, occasionally opinionated writing about nutrition tracking, calories, macros, and the apps people use to count them.
Does Eating Fat Make You Fat? Macro Mythbusting
Does eating fat make you fat? No. Calories control weight gain, not fat itself. Learn which fats to eat, how much you need, and how to track your fat intake.
Read →Easiest Way to Track Macros
Tired of the effort you spend logging? Here are the easiest ways to track macros, from food journals to plain-language apps that do the work for you.
Read →High Protein Breakfast Sandwich (33g, 7 Min)
This open-faced high protein breakfast sandwich packs 33g protein and 517 calories in 7 minutes. Full macros, a step-by-step recipe, and easy swaps.
Read →Cronometer vs MacroFactor: Which Tracker Fits?
Cronometer tracks up to 95 nutrients. MacroFactor auto-adjusts your macros weekly. Here's a detailed comparison to help serious trackers pick the right app.
Read →How to Count Macros: A Practical Guide
Learn how to count macros without spreadsheets or food scales. A step-by-step guide to calculating protein, carbs, and fat targets and actually sticking with it.
Read →How to Gain Weight With a Fast Metabolism
Struggling to gain weight despite eating a lot? Learn practical strategies for hardgainers with fast metabolisms, from calorie-dense foods to sustainable tracking.
Read →MyFitnessPal vs MacroFactor: Which Macro Tracker?
MyFitnessPal has the bigger database and a free tier. MacroFactor has adaptive coaching and verified data. Here is where each app wins, and who should use what.
Read →Lose It vs MyFitnessPal: Which Calorie Tracker Is Better?
Lose It and MyFitnessPal compared on free tier, food database, barcode scanning, and pricing. Plus a simpler alternative that skips the database entirely.
Read →Best Fitbit Food Tracking Alternatives (2026)
Google Health broke Fitbit's food tracker. Here are the best alternatives for calorie and macro tracking, from plain-text logging to barcode scanners.
Read →MyFitnessPal vs Cronometer: Which Is Better?
MyFitnessPal has the bigger database. Cronometer has the more accurate one. Here's how they compare on logging, pricing, and accuracy in 2026.
Read →MyFitnessPal Alternatives
MyFitnessPal keeps hiking prices and paywalling features. Here are the 5 best calorie and macro trackers to switch to in 2026.
Read →Type what you ate
Step away from the database. Track your nutrition with plain language. 7-day free trial, then $9/month.
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