Macro Resources

Chick-Fil-A has a long history, dating back to the 1940s when its founder, S. Truett Cathy opened the Dwarf House. It wasn’t until two decades later, Cathay opened the first Chick-fil-A in Atlanta GA in 1967. This was the first ever chicken-sandwich-based fast food restaurant.As the saying goes, “The rest is history.” Depending on your location in the US, chances are you have a Chick-fil-A nearby. And if you don’t, you probably wish you do because it’s easily one of the country’s most macro-friendly fast food chains.In this article, I’m going to break down my top choice for the best … Read more

When you’re ready to lose weight and change your body competition, figuring out where to start is often the largest hurdle. You’ve been bombarded with every diet under the sun and you’re constantly being pulled in different directions on social and mainstream media.You’ve heard that counting macros can help you lose weight, but what about just tracking good old-fashioned calories? What’s the difference? And, what are macros and why count them?Let’s clear up some confusion and uncomplicate an overcomplicated subject; calories vs. macros.In this article, we’ll give you the rundown on calories, macros, and which one provides you with the … Read more

There are over 40,000 McDonald’s locations worldwide, McDonald’s is easily one of the most accessible and popular fast food joints. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone that hasn’t been to McDonald’s!Personally, I don’t find myself frequenting McDonald’s because I don’t feel the greatest when I do, however, breezing through the drive-thru is sometimes a necessity. Especially with a busy family that travels most weekends for sporting events. The good news is that you can navigate the McDonald’s menu, get something to fuel yourself, and still hit your macros, but the key is knowing what to look for. In this article, I’m … Read more

Dunkin Donuts is my go-to spot for coffee on the go. Although I do enjoy Starbucks every now and then, if I had my choice between the two, I’m likely going to DD.Since I enjoy having a coffee and/or breakfast out every so often and I follow a macro-balanced approach to nutrition, I am always looking for the most macro-friendly Dunkin Donut options, which is exactly what I plan to share with you in this article.If you enjoy Dunkin coffee and food, save this article for the next time you want to hit up the drive-thru without maxing out your … Read more

Carb cycling has been discussed a lot lately in the health and fitness world, and for good reason, many people have seen great results by implementing this nutrition technique. But, like with any diet or lifestyle plan, it’s certainly not for everyone.I’m Tami, a Certified Macro Coach, Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer, and I’ve been counting macros for a few years!Those who swear by carb cycling believe that it can help you to achieve accelerated fat loss, avoid frustrating weight loss plateaus, and build muscle without building fat in the process. But do these claims work for everyone?The point of this … Read more

I’ll be honest, up until a couple of years ago, I thought Aldi was a crappy grocery store. Sounds snobby, I know, but I want to be honest with you.I remember going as a kid and being totally mystified at the fact that they made you “pay” for a cart and your grocery bags. I mean, what kind of crap is that? Fast forward to now and I can so clearly see the reasoning behind those business practices and actually applaud Aldi for being so consensus about the environment (less plastic bag waste) and the state of their parking lot … Read more

Whether I’m dieting or not, there are a handful of things that I just refuse to omit from my diet, and coffee is one of them. While most of the coffee I drink is done at home, I also enjoy a drink from a coffee shop or drive thru a couple of times per week, and Starbucks is usually a convenient and popular option for me.Before I started tracking macros a few years ago and really paying attention to what I was consuming, I never thought twice about ordering a coffee drink from the drive through. New speciality drink with … Read more

I started tracking macros back in late 2019/early 2020. We all know what went down around that time, and for many of us, we had more time on our hands to do things like focus on our fitness and nutrition goals.In addition to discovering and learning about macros during this time, I also broke out of my cardio comfort zone and started leaning more towards strength or resistance training, which goes hand in hand with macro tracking.Over the last few years, my knowledge has increased exponentially thanks to personal experience, education, certifications, and working with others, helping them to also … Read more

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in your fitness journey? You’re doing all the right things, including following your diet and working out, but your results are mediocre at best? Have you been dieting for a significant amount of time? If so, there’s a good chance that it might be time for a reverse diet. Even if you’re new to macros, wondering what macros are, don’t worry, this is often a great place to start!If you’ve been spinning your wheels and are ready to safely and effectively reverse diet and go back into a more sustainable maintenance phase to restore … Read more

Understanding macros can help you to make sure you are eating in a way that’s conducive to your body’s goals. The right ratio of macronutrients will help you to achieve your physique goals in a safe, comfortable, and sustainable way.But what are macros? Why should we count them? And how the heck does one get started tracking macros?I’m Tami, a Certified Macro Coach, Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer and I’ve been on a macro counting journey for a few years now!The purpose of this article is to break it all down for you, answer all your questions, and help you … Read more