It’s so easy and no need to calculate anything yourself. The great thing about these apps is they are designed to do all the calculations for you! You simply scan bar-codes of the items you use in each meal or use the search tool to type the name of the item, tell it how much of that item you used, and it will work out your macros for you. Once you have calculated your macro targets with a keto calculator ( part 1), you will need to install a tracking app on your phone (or you can use the related website if you prefer using the computer) I prefer the phone app because I can carry the phone to the kitchen, scan bar-codes and adjust numbers while preparing the meals.

Part 3 will be about which foods to eat and then in Part 4 I’ll explain how to plan your meals using these tools so you take all the guesswork out of staying within your macro limits. In this second part, we will look at how you can easily track your macros on a daily basis using some very handy apps. In Part 1 of this series, we looked at setting goals and calculating your macros. If your goal with keto is to lose weight, then you could start losing in your first week, simply by switching to the keto approved food list! I would recommend, however, that if you’re aiming to treat ME/CFS or any other chronic illness, like I am, that you track from the start to make sure you become fat adapted as quickly as possible because that is where the ‘magic’ happens. It might just require more patience and it certainly depends on the results you’re after and the results you’re getting from your chosen method.

There are some great tools available that make the whole process so easy.Īlso, some people are not aware that you do not need to calculate your macros, you can just wing it and wait for ketosis and fat adaption to kick in. The thought of tracking macros scares many people into delaying their keto journey, but it’s really not as complicated at it might seem.

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