Should I Log Food Raw or Cooked? (and Other Beginner Macro Questions)
If you have ever wondered whether you should log food raw or cooked, or felt confused about what your macro-counting app is telling you, you are not alone. In this episode, I am answering the most common questions I hear from women learning macros for beginners and trying to build confidence with beginner macros without overthinking every choice.I walk you through exactly how I teach clients to log food in a way that feels simple and accurate. You will learn how to use your macro counting app with less stress, how to understand your macro average, and how to make decisions that support your goals even when life gets busy. Whether you are completely new to macros for beginners or tightening up your current routine, these steps will help tracking feel easier.This episode breaks down raw versus cooked logging, how to track oils and dressings, what matters most for beginner macros, and why your macro average tells a much clearer story than chasing perfect numbers each day. You will also hear how to save time in your macro counting app, how to log food when you eat out, and how to build consistency without turning tracking into an all-consuming task.In this episode, I cover:How to log food the right way for macros for beginnersWhy beginner macros do not require perfectionHow to use your macro counting app without getting stuck in the detailsWhy your macro average matters more than any single daySimple systems that make beginner macros feel sustainableBy the end of this episode, you will know how to log food with confidence, how to read your macro average correctly, and how to use your macro counting app in a way that supports your real life. If you want more help with macros for beginners, check out my DIY Macros Guide, my Custom Macro Calculation service, or join Eat to Lean.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low-cost resources and services from this episode HERE!Listen to Episode 46 of Macros Made Easy HereBlog Post: Eating Healthy at Restaurants: Tips for Dining OutRead the full show notes for this episode HERE!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
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Why Your Macros Shouldn’t Be Generic: What AI Nutrition Apps and Macro Calculators Miss
Ever feel like those online calculators or AI nutrition apps just do not get it right? You are not alone. In this episode of Macros Made Easy, I explain why your macros should never be one size fits all and what happens when you finally get numbers that fit you.I dive deep into how macros technology can completely miss the mark for real women. I explain why counting macros for beginners is about understanding your story, not copying someone else’s plan. You will learn exactly how to count macros that reflect your goals, lifestyle, and metabolism so you can stop guessing and start progressing.When it comes to AI nutrition apps, I show how they often skip the personal details that actually matter, such as hormones, recovery, and stress. While macros technology can give you numbers, it cannot give you context. That is why counting macros for beginners requires guidance and why knowing how to count macros the right way changes everything.In this episode, you will learn:Why most AI nutrition apps and calculators get it wrongThe real difference between counting macros for beginners and building a personalized planHow macros technology can confuse rather than clarify your goalsSimple ways to start learning how to count macros that match your bodyWhat happens when you stop following the AI nutrition app and start following a real strategyBy the end, you will understand why macros technology is a helpful tool but never the full answer. I share practical steps for counting macros for beginners, how to know when it is time for a custom plan, and how to use AI nutrition apps in smarter ways that actually support progress.👉 Listen now to learn how to count macros in a way that finally works for you. To explore more resources, check out my DIY Macros Guide, Macro Mastery Quiz, or learn about my Custom Macro Calculation.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low-cost resources and services from this episode HERE!Free Macros TrainingRead the full show notes here
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Mastering Macros With AI: Make Macro Tracking Easy with AI Meal Planning and ChatGPT Meal Plan Prompts
If you’ve ever wished macro tracking could be faster, simpler, and way less overwhelming, this episode is for you.I’m sharing exactly how I use AI meal planning, ChatGPT meal plan prompts, and how I use an AI macro calculator to take the guesswork out of my routine without letting technology take over.The truth is, weight loss AI tools can be an incredible tool for saving time and reducing decision fatigue. But only if you know how to use it correctly. I’ll walk you through the exact ways to make AI meal planning and ChatGPT meal plan prompts work for your real life, not against it, and how to use an AI macro calculator safely and effectively to support your goals.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why AI meal planning saves hours each week and helps you build consistent food routinesHow to use ChatGPT meal plan prompts to generate high-protein, quick-prep meals that fit your macrosThe smartest ways to use an AI macro calculator for your current goals, whether that’s maintenance, fat loss, or building muscleHow weight loss AI tools can help you plan grocery lists, prep templates, and even travel snacks with easeThe best way to track macros while staying accurate - including how to verify AI results like a coachRed flags to watch for when using AI meal planning tools so you stay in charge of the processWhy ChatGPT meal plan prompts only work when you provide context, constraints, and real-life detailsHow to pair the best way to track macros with repeatable habits that last beyond the algorithmIf you’re tired of guessing and ready to make macro tracking feel easier, this is your roadmap.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!30 ChatGPT Prompts to Make Macro Tracking Easier (and Faster!)Macros Made EasyEat to LeanCustom Macros CalculationCONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
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Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Reset Your Habits
Fall isn’t just about pumpkins and cooler weather - it’s the perfect time for a health reset. In this episode, I’ll share why fall beats January for building habits that actually stick and how you can use simple fall health tips to make your routines feel easier and more repeatable.If you’ve been feeling off track after summer, you’re not alone. I’ll walk you through exactly how to get back on track with weight loss and energy without guilt or extremes. I’ll also show you how to get back on track with diet in a way that’s simple, realistic, and built for midlife.Here’s what you’ll learn today:Why a health reset in fall is more effective than waiting until JanuarySimple fall health tips that actually work in busy midlife schedulesReal strategies for how to get back on track with weight loss before the holidaysThe Three Pillars framework: food, training, and recovery for a complete health resetStep-by-step guidance on how to get back on track with diet in a realistic wayIf you’ve been craving a seasonal health reset, these fall health tips are your roadmap. 👉 Ready for more support? Join Macros Made Easy to learn the repeatable system that helps you learn how to get back on track with diet when you’re feeling stuck, and feel confident in your body.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Macros Made EasyAccess free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
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What I Would Tell You If I Was YOUR Younger, Millennial Sister
Think of me as your younger millennial sister - giving you straight talk about nutrition for women over 40, empathy, and simple health tips for women who are navigating perimenopause and menopause.Here’s the truth: the strategies that worked in your 20s don't cut it for women in their 40’s. And that doesn’t mean you’re broken - it just means your body needs a new approach. In this episode, I’ll share what I’d tell you if we were really sisters about how to handle women’s health after 40 without frustration or confusion.What you’ll hear in this episode:(1:45) Why the old “eat less, move more” playbook doesn’t work for women in their 40’s - and what actually does.(3:15) The top myths about nutrition, exercise, and “broken metabolisms” that hold back women’s health after 40.(26:30) Sister-approved health tips for women that make workouts, sleep, and stress management feel doable again.(27:30) How millennials reframed fitness and what that means for smarter nutrition for women over 40 today.(29:00) Why you’re not failing - and how small shifts can completely transform life for women in their 40’s.This episode is about unlearning old diet rules, rebuilding strength, and fueling your body so you can feel confident and energized. Whether you’re looking for health tips for women, curious about nutrition for women over 40, or just ready to make peace with women’s health after 40, you’ll find something here that clicks.Listen now and start making midlife your strongest chapter yet.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
Welcome to Macros Made Easy, the podcast that simplifies the world of macros. If you're overwhelmed by the concept of tracking your macros, or wondering how you might use the approach in your full, busy life, you're not alone. This show is designed to make it easy for you to understand and implement a macro balanced eating pattern and put you in the driver's seat of how you look, feel and perform.
Your host, Emily Field is a Registered Dietitian with nearly a decade of experience using the macros approach with her clients. She knows the power that a macros approach can have - such as an improved metabolism, easy and painless fat loss and enhanced food freedom.
Join Emily for each episode as she makes macros easy while helping you reach your health goals with ease.
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