When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Counting macros is a tried and tested way to lose fat, build muscle, or ...

As the name suggests, counting macros revolves around keeping tabs on your macronutrients (macros): protein, carbohydrates, and fat. It can be beneficial for those who want to lose weight, as well as ...

If you’ve talked about changing up your diet to friends and family, chances are someone has given you the advice to “count ...

Have you noticed that more and more people — whether it’s your coworker who loves bodybuilding or your health-conscious neighbor — are talking about how they’re “counting macros”? Although the term is ...

If you find traditional dieting recommendations restrictive, the more flexible “If it fits your macros” diet may be more fitting. This article walks you through how to calculate your macros. IIFYM, or ...

Some diets out there (looking at you, lion diet and ice diet) are questionable at best, but there are a few eating approaches that can be healthy, effective, and sustainable. Case in point: counting ...

In years past, diet programs and personal trainers liked recommending that people track their nutrition by counting calories. We have a better way: counting macros. “Counting calories will ultimately ...