5 Tips for Tracking Macros Like a Pro (Without Losing Your Mind)

If you’ve ever felt like tracking macros is way harder than people make it out to be, you’re not alone. It can feel confusing, frustrating, and like no matter what you do, you’re still off somewhere. But once you actually get it, it really is a game changer for your results.

These 5 tips will help you track smarter (without wanting to throw your phone at the wall).

1. Plan Ahead Instead of Guessing

One of the biggest mistakes people make? Eating first, then logging after. This usually leads to hitting your fat goal by 2pm, or eating plain egg whites at 10 pm, to hit your protein, because you didn’t plan ahead.

Take 5 minutes in the morning (or the night before) to plan your meals. Literally just log them before the day begins so you know you’re set up to hit your targets. It takes the stress out of tracking and stops you from playing macro tetris at the end of the day.

2. Protein First, Always

If you’re serious about results - whether that’s fat loss, muscle growth, or just feeling BETTER - you need to prioritise protein.

Make it the first thing you track in every meal. Start with your protein source (chicken, beef, fish, Greek yogurt, whatever) and build the rest of your meal around it. This way, you don’t get to the end of the day with 100 calories and 40g of protein left and no idea how to hit it.

3. Weigh Your Food (Because Eyeballing Does Not Work)

I hate to break it to you but that “tablespoon” of peanut butter you’re eyeballing? It’s probably double what you think. And that’s the difference between 90 calories and nearly 200.

You must use a scale for accuracy. Weigh your food. Don’t use “cups and tablespoons”. It takes 2 extra seconds but saves you from wondering why your progress is slow.

4. Stop Trying to Be Perfect

The biggest reason people give up on tracking is because they get sooo caught up on trying to be perfect. For most people, tracking isn’t about hitting every macro exactly every day - it’s about getting close and staying consistent.

If you eat out, estimate and move on. If your protein is a little under one day, plan ahead better for the next and move on. The key is making it work long term, not obsessing over one meal or one day.

5. Use Your Data to Make Adjustments

Tracking macros isn’t just about hitting numbers, it’s about actually learning what works for your body.

If you’re hitting your macros but still not seeing progress, ask yourself:
✔️ Are you tracking licks, bites, oils, drinks?
✔️ Are you hitting protein consistently?
✔️ Are you eating mostly whole, nutrient dense foods?
✔️ Are you being honest with your tracking?

If you’re just logging random numbers and hoping for the best, it’s not tracking - it’s guessing. Pay attention to your patterns and use that data to make smarter decisions.

It might feel tedious at first, but over time it’ll become second nature. Tracking macros doesn’t have to be a headache. When you plan ahead, focus on protein, weigh your food and stop stressing about perfection, it gets 10x easier - and your results will show it.

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With love,

Coach Sandra x