I've lost 80 + pounds of fat AND kept it off for the last 11 years.
And I did it by tracking my intake.
In the process, I learned a number of hacks and tips that will save you LOADS of time and energy when you're tracking your food.
Let's dive in, shall we? (A Thread...)
1. Start with 'single macro foods' to keep things simple
What are 'single macro foods'?
Foods that are over 90% one macro, with only a few trace macros of the other 2.
Here are some examples:
Protein:
- Chicken/turkey breast
- Shrimp/scallops/crab meat
- White fish/cod/tilapia
- LEAN pork chops (NOT shoulder)
- 96/4 ground beef
- Fat Free Cottage Cheese
- Fat Free Greek Yogurt
- Whey protein shakes
Carbs:
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Fruit
- Veggies
- Pasta
- Bread
- Low fat ice cream/sorbet
Fats:
- Butter
- Olive/Coconut oil
- Creamy dressings
All of these foods have (almost) ALL of one macro. There might be a few straggler macros/calories, but you can ignore them to keep things simple.
Need a meal?
Choose one of each category, and viola, you're good to go.
But single macro foods make life so much easier, especially when you start.
You simply choose some foods, weigh or measure them out, and you're good to go.