What is counting macros?
Counting macros means tracking how many grams of protein, carbs and fat you eat, not just calories. People usually set a daily target for each one.
Quick facts
| Tracks | Protein, carbs and fat in grams |
|---|---|
| Often called | IIFYM ("if it fits your macros") |
| Tools | A macro calculator and a tracking app |
Macro calculator
Get your daily protein, carbs and fat in grams.
Try a sample:
What does it mean?
The macro calculator turns your calorie target into grams of each macro. A tracking app then adds up what you eat against those targets.
Most people focus on protein first and let carbs and fat fill the rest.
How does it show up when you order food?
Eating out is the hard part of counting macros, because you have to find the numbers first. Chain nutrition guides and the restaurant directory list macros for every item.
Pleit is built for this: ask for "40g of protein under 600 calories" and every pick fits.