Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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Caleb#45
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Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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A lot of people are moving away from strict tracking and just focusing on whole foods Are you still counting everything or has eating clean been enough for consistent progress
Paloma perk§§
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Re: Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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I tracked macros strictly when I started but now I mostly just eat clean and eyeball portions Still making progress just less stress
Yusra!!ur2
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Re: Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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Honestly depends on your goal When I’m cutting I track everything When I’m just maintaining I don’t bother as much
Luke$78
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Re: Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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I tried the eat clean only approach and ended up under-eating protein Tracking helped me fix that
Quincyart
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Re: Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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For beginners I think tracking is super helpful Once you learn portion sizes you can get away without it
Albert€£3
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Re: Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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I don’t track daily but I’ll check my intake every few weeks just to make sure I’m not way off
Wille!45!
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Re: Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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Eating clean is good but calories still matter You can eat healthy and still not hit your goals
Bruceggrr
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Re: Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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I got tired of tracking everything so now I just focus on hitting protein and keeping meals consistent Works fine for me
Rayne yt
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Re: Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

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Tracking definitely gave me better results but it’s not sustainable for me long term I use it more like a tool when needed
Terry3jjrrtt
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Re: Is Tracking Macros Still Necessary or Can You Just Eat Clean

Post by Terry3jjrrtt »

I think people overcomplicate it Basic structure consistent meals works just as well as tracking for most people
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